This book was a book to help you look inside you and see what things can be healed without even realizing it. It shows that we have to go thru trouble times to heal as well. A family bond can over come even the past that haunts while bringing that family bond stronger. As you read this book there it will take twists and turns that are not expected with a learning lesson around every page. I recommend this book for an eye opening, exciting, loving, book. "Healing Waters" is a Christian general fiction novel that deals with God's role when it comes to suffering. The characters were complex, varied, and dealt with realistic relationship problems and faith challenges. The suspense mainly came from relationship tensions--Lucia and her husband, Lucia and her sister, etc.--but there was also a mystery as to who was trying to harm Sonia. I was somewhat surprised that the authorities weren't more suspicious of the person who turned out to be "whodunit," so I wasn't surprised by the whodunit.While the book wasn't "preachy" (except when pointing out the flaws in the "if you just had enough faith...." and "suffering is God's punishment for a sin in your life" belief system), there was a lot of God Talk ("God's going to heal me. I'm expecting a miracle.").I would agree with Crisp's briefly-stated points about why and how Sonia's belief system wasn't correct (and neither was Lucia's view of God). However, his own stated beliefs about suffering, while sounding profound, left me uncertain as to what he actually believed. Perhaps this will become more clear in the next books in the series since this book makes the point that he's in the process of working through his own questions about suffering.There were no sex scenes (or anything more intimate than a hug by a husband). There was a minor amount of explicit bad language and some fake bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this well-written, interesting novel.
What do You think about Sporen In Het Zand (2010)?
Just really started and loving it. I read the first Sullivan Crisp book and wanted more!
—mamypokoa
I am really enjoying this book so far. It's about relationships, tragedy, and courage.
—tanu_nag
Pretty intense book but once I got through it I really enjoyed it.
—Jill
Outstanding novel. I couldn't say anymore!!
—Gothic_Girl
