"The Song"

by Chris Fabry

4.0 out of 5 stars Song of Songs

Description

Jed King's life has been shaped and scarred by the songs and mistakes of his famous father. He wants to sing his own song, but the words and melody are elusive. Jed's dreams of a successful music career seem out of reach . . . until he meets Rose.

Inspired by his love for the vineyard owner's daughter, Jed pens a new song—a song with such emotional power and longing that it catapults him into stardom. But with this life of fame comes temptation, the same temptation that lured his father so many years ago and now threatens to unravel his marriage.

The pull of "The Song" takes Jed and Rose on a journey that will force them to deal with failure, the pain of loss, and the desire to be who God created them to be. Together they will test the limits of the promise that love is the power that heals.

Lyrical and deeply honest, The Song asks hard questions of love and forgiveness. When even the wisest of men is a fool for love, can true love persevere?

Based on the motion picture screenplay by Richard L. Ramsey.

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Biography

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 Dogwood, 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 coauthored 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.

He can be found at http://chrisfabry.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris-Fabry/148580635211003

My Thoughts ~

"The Song" is a biblically based fictional story inspired by King Solomon's "Song of Songs." 

Jed King is an aspiring musician who wants more from his life than his father personified. He longs to compose music with heart and soul, and his dream is to send a message of hope and Christian love through his songs. Rose needs a last-minute musician for their annual fall festival held at her father's vineyard, and as luck would have it Jed was available. Rose becomes the inspiration for Jed's music, poetic, passionate and inspired by God. Thus begins the love story between Jed and Rose.

Chris Fabry has written a passionate, inspiring story that is unforgettable. The creativity and poetry that spoke through this book is outstanding, and filled with emotion. As I began to read "The Song" I discovered it to be a beautiful revelation of new love and the resultant passion that comes from a strong sense of emotional bonding between two people. 

The characters are very well defined and represent realistic and humanistic traits. Rose's father is a very strong character who is presented with a very gruff exterior but an inner gentility is revealed. Rose and Jed represent a credible portrait of 21st century young adults, their dreams and their failures. 

Unfortunately the book was predictable which isn't unusual, but the reading became very difficult for me. My instincts affected how I reacted to the story, and although the writing was exceptional my personal reactions dampened my enthusiasm. This is my personal opinion, which is the sole reason for reviewing books. Read it for the beauty contained within. Don't base your opinion on mine. The writing itself is passionate and memorable!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.