Title: LIFE’S JOURNEY: A Search for the Purpose of Life with an Argument for the New Revelations
Author: Marlenne Schilperoord
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing
ISBN: 1685361056
Pages: 559
Genre: Self Help / Religion
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
Pacific Book Review
Reading Marlenne Schilperoord’s book will make you appreciate history, look deeper at the present, and think of the future. In her book LIFE’S JOURNEY: A Search for the Purpose of Life with an Argument for the New Revelations, Marlenne Schilperoord extensively writes about religion, iconic historical figures, leadership, and life in general. This book will make you have a different perspective on life and what humanity offers. As a reader, you get enlightened on many subjects which many were not previously familiar with, all while the author uses a gentle and modest tone. Life’s Journey is the genre you read when you are looking for deeper meaning, the purpose of life, and knowing God is the creator of all.
The author starts the book by introducing herself, giving a little background of her life and writing about her beliefs. Reading about Marlenne Schilperoord was a delight as one gets to see life through her lenses and gets to understand her personal journey. Marlenne Schilperoord is articulate in her writing as one can virtually walk through her experiences as she tells her story. I also appreciate the author for being candid and for being open. Reading about her most intimate details was fascinating. Marlenne Schilperoord is straightforward which is a great element in her writing. The author gives the reader the impression of having a one-on-one discussion.
For religious history lovers, the author covers a variety of topics such as the beginning of the Catholic Church, first missionaries, Calvin II, Calvin III, and Calvin IV, Catholic Popes, and church reformers among many engaging topics. By talking about history, the author hopes the reader will use the knowledge they have to shape their future and do good by others. I especially enjoyed reading about historical figures like world leaders and popes and other religious figures, as one could compare and enjoy lessons from the lives they have lived. Life’s Journey will help you face your challenges bravely. The author’s words are powerful and will help you find inner healing as you take a righteous path in life.
I must commend the author for doing a thorough research and compiling data from different sources to write this enlightening book. Marlenne Schilperoord’s words will give you strength to move on. You will have power to challenge norms and to curve your path. By learning about the effect Christian history has on human behavior, you get to understand why people move the way they do. You learn to accommodate people from different backgrounds in your life and get to understand why diversity is a crucial factor in various societies. By the end of the reading, you get to know more about Jesus, how to fight evil, spirituality, the power of love and revelations about the end of time among other subjects. This book is educational. The author writes from a point of information and does not force her beliefs on readers.