The people of the world are being given one last chance to right the wrongs of the world. Enter David Ponder, originally introduced in the book "The Travelers Gift". He is given the opportunity to work with others to find the answer. The solution is 2 words, and he gets only 5 tries. He is allowed to ask others for help on this journey...and they are the brightest minds from history.
I love to read, and I have enjoyed other books by Andy Andrews. This book, however, was difficult for me. I had a hard time getting interested but I did enjoy parts of the story. David Ponder is reminiscing about his life and is overcome with grief at the loss of his wife a few months prior. He is lost and no longer knows what to do. Suddenly the angel Gabriel is in the room with him. His conversation with the angel leads him to understand that he must take another journey and join a group called "Travellers", men and women from history such as Winston Churchill and Lief Erickson.
Although I had a hard time reading this, there were some quotes that really stuck with me. For example, a quote engraved on George Washington Carter's monument: " He could have added fortune to fame, but caring for neither, he found happiness and honor in being helpful to the world." There are many quotes that I can use as life quotes. A lot of the dialog is a sermon in itself.
The author takes liberty with the conversations between the characters, but he also weaves fact into the story. It was very interesting to read the factual information, and I was impressed by the research that must have gone into this book. If you are a history buff, you will definitely enjoy this book.
Perhaps at another time in my life I will find this book to be just the balm I need. For this reason, I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
This book was a complimentary copy from the publisher through Booksneeze.
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