Before sharing my review, here's a bit of information from Chris.
A Word from Chris…
Richard Ramsey wrote a screenplay that was made into a film. They had Bible studies created and resources for small groups. But they didn't have a novel, so they asked me to create one. I took the screenplay and the film and with that skeleton wrote around the story, asking questions, filling in information that the film couldn't include. I had a blast doing this. Richard told me early on that he was open to my creative abilities and he let me "sling the cat," as he called it, around the room. So I did. I think the book really adds to the film but doesn't take away from the story.
For example, we are able to go into the backstory of Rose's mother, a relationship she has with a girlfriend, the inner-workings of her home life, and much more. I usually come up with all the plot points and create the "world" of my fiction, but this was a different discipline. I was able to get into someone else's world and play in the world already created.
This book/film is really a response to the whole "50 Shades of Grey" phenomenon. One of the main questions dealt with is romance and sexuality in the context of a Christian marriage. I know that was at the forefront of the sermon series crafted by Pastor Kyle Idleman.
My Review…
THE SONG By Chris
Fabry: Jed King grew up in the shadow of his
famous father and hopes to follow in his father’s musical footsteps. His
father’s mistakes influenced his life. On his deathbed, Jed’s father encouraged
his love of music, as well as following God. He wanted Jed to learn from the mistakes
he had made and have a better life for himself. Jed struggles to get his career
off the ground, so he accepts a gig at a local festival. There, he has a chance
meeting with Rose Jordan. His career soars from the song he pens about Rose. It
was love at first sight. Rose is a simple, hard-working girl, not equipped for
life on the road. Rose wants to stay in her hometown. Wild child Shelby Bale
joins Jed on his tour and sets her sights on him, no matter the cost. As fame
builds, Jed is spending more and more time away from home and his family. He
has a strong faith, but the road and Shelby cause him to lose himself along the
way. Will he be able to keep his promises to Rose as temptation builds? There
is so much to love about “The Song,” which is written in two parts and based on
“The Song of Songs.” Fabry uses the words of Solomon to demonstrate love, as
intended by God. The prose is expressive and engaging, and song lyrics are
integrated to advance the story. Detailed descriptions make the reader a part
of the story. Biblically based marital advice reminds the reader that
temptations will arise, but love is a commitment. Heart-wrenching and emotional
scenes abound in this tale of fame, fortune, loss, and redemption.
To Connect with Chris…
Chris Fabry is an award-winning author and radio personality who
hosts the daily program Chris
Fabry Live! on Moody Radio. He is also heard on Love Worth
Finding, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, and other radio
programs. A 1982 graduate of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism at Marshall
University and a native of West Virginia, Chris and his wife, Andrea, now live
in Arizona and are the parents of nine children.
Chris' novels, which include Dogwwood,
June Bug, Almost Heaven, Not in the Heart, Borders of the Heart, and his latest release, Every
Waking Moment, have won three Christy Awards and an ECPA Christian
Book Award, but it's his lyrical prose and tales of redemption that keep
readers returning for more.
He has also published more than 65 other books, including
nonfiction and novels for children and young adults. He co-authored the Left Behind: The Kids series
with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, as well as the Red Rock
Mysteries and The
Wormling series with Jerry B. Jenkins. RPM is his latest series
for kids and explores the exciting world of NASCAR.
You can find Chris online at http://chrisfabry.com
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