Dear God 2-book Set

I wanted to read, Dear God, I Don't Get It, because of it's nostalgic summary, having had something very similar happen to me at age twelve. Patti transported me back, with her descriptive moments of fear and flight, apprehension and anger, and prayer and faith to exactly how it felt to make a new life in a new place as a kid. This is an inspiring book that guides the reader to the blessings that God delivers when we walk with Him through hard times and abide in truth in our decision making. Absolutely a refreshing read!

This was an enjoyable novel about a 6th-grade boy who moves to a new area and tries to understand why sometimes prayers are not answered in quite the way we want them. On top of that, he wants to become a hero so he'll be able to make friends. Aaron has to learn what being a real hero is all about. While the central character is a 6th-grader, I'd recommend this book to students a little younger than that. It would make an excellent read-aloud for third- or fourth-graders to enjoy as a class or with their parents.

Dear God, I Don't Get It is an entertaining book that helps kids understand why God isn't answering their prayers. This is an issue all kids struggle with at some point and this book is written at a child's level in a fun way to help them explore their feelings around this issue. Children will be able to relate to the different characters, who each have different personalities and enjoy the story line, which is entertaining beyond the lesson it imparts.

Dear God, I Just Don't Get It arrived in my mail on Monday. I read it the same day. Couldn't put it down, actually. It's a wonderful story about sixth-grader, Aaron Ajax, who, when life seems to be going his way, realizes that he's taken his relationship with God for granted. Where is God when parents can't find jobs? Where is God when we have to leave our best friends? How easy it is to have a comfortable relationship with God when things are going smooth. This book teaches that God is in the details, and He is in charge. And sometimes, his answers to our prayers aren't what we expected. A wonderful story for 3rd through 6th grade Catholic kids, it even ties Catholic teaching right into the story. There are questions and activities at the end of the book if you'd like to make it a study. (Great retreat for Lent or Advent!) If you Catholic school has an accelerated-reader type program, talk to your principal about making it a must-read. Use it for a night-activity with your own children (my friend has my copy now, she's reading it daily to her kids), then put it in your parish or school library. This book is a wonderful example of a religious book that's actually quite fun to read - even for adults.

As the father of three boys (Ephraim, Eli, and Ezra) - who have an uncanny resemblance to Aaron, Luke, and Tyler in this story I love the way Patti Armstrong used the themes of redemptive suffering, dying to self, and forgiveness and weaved them into a heartwarming story any young adult would enjoy and relate to. My ten year old learned valuable lessons on honesty, intent, and how heroic sacrifice is what brings true peace to one's conscience and joy to one's life. Even in the most unexpected circumstances. A must read for any young adult and a helpful way for parents to point to theological truths that can be difficult for teenagers to embrace and understand. Reading this book with your child is a great way to introduce them to the deeper beauty of the Catholic faith on their individual journey.