When I first saw the cover of Sins of Fathers I almost thought it was a self-published book due to its simplicity. I am not a big fan of the font that has been used. That being said I think it does mirror the style of writing inside.
The blurb did mention the Alpha course (indeed the book is published by HarperInspire Christian publishing) which did catch my eye. I have been known to attend an HTB (the church group that created the Alpha course) church and so felt a little affinity to the book from the start.
Sins of Fathers is definitely Michael's story and, of course, there is a religious element to this book. However, I did not feel at all that this overshadowed his own personal life journey. I found this to be an easy to read book written with an authentic voice. Whilst an emotionally moving story the writing is not overly emotional; indeed, if anything, some passages reflect the harsh reality of Michael's life.
This book is definitely worth reading. I am concerned that it will have limited mass audience appeal which will deprive potential readers of an interesting read. Sadly, without some imaginative marketing input, I can imagine this book ending up on the shelves of The Works (a UK discount retailer that sells lots of books a highly reduced prices) and not reaching the sales potential it deserves.
The blurb did mention the Alpha course (indeed the book is published by HarperInspire Christian publishing) which did catch my eye. I have been known to attend an HTB (the church group that created the Alpha course) church and so felt a little affinity to the book from the start.
Sins of Fathers is definitely Michael's story and, of course, there is a religious element to this book. However, I did not feel at all that this overshadowed his own personal life journey. I found this to be an easy to read book written with an authentic voice. Whilst an emotionally moving story the writing is not overly emotional; indeed, if anything, some passages reflect the harsh reality of Michael's life.
This book is definitely worth reading. I am concerned that it will have limited mass audience appeal which will deprive potential readers of an interesting read. Sadly, without some imaginative marketing input, I can imagine this book ending up on the shelves of The Works (a UK discount retailer that sells lots of books a highly reduced prices) and not reaching the sales potential it deserves.