Once a senior vice president at a major investment firm, he was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering, where he learned a great deal more than he ever bargained for. He is the father of two and makes his home in southern. Jan 01, 2012 the reason, a story of supernatural suspense with a spiritual twist by debut author william sirls, asks readers to set reason aside and only believe when belief in anything seems impossible. Forgiveness, faith, family and friendsall are centered around a cross that was shattered by lightning. Thomas nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of christian content, with over 250 new, original books and bibles published each year. The reason, sirls first novel, was originally slated to release via westbow press, the self publishing arm of thomas nelson, before it caught the. The movie crew that converged on the health sciences campus of augusta university over the past several weeks has wrapped up filming for the project. William sirls will introduce his christian fiction title, the reason.
A very well made movie produced by seyi pedroadetola. I always appreciate it when christian fiction attempts to grapple realistically with the problem of evil. Braille biblies, despite what may have been portrayed in this book, and in the movie called the book of eli, are not in one volume, cannot be carried all at once, an. About the author born on april 3, 1964 in detroit, michigan, to a construction worker and a homemaker, william sirls grew up as the youngest of six children. Based on the acclaimed 2012 novel penned by william sirls, the film follows a group. This is a message that will challenge your reasoning about god.
A story about a god who loves, who desires a relationship with humanity. Last month marked the conclusion of principal photography for the filming of the independent drama the reason. Too often, this barrier to belief is overlooked or oversimplified, rather than confronted headon. Jan 22, 20 the reason is a milestone debut novel, opening with a thunderbolt and never letting up as it introduces us to everyday characters who are wrestling with the questions. Once a senior vice president at a major investment firm, william sirls was incarcerated in 2007 for wire fraud and money laundering, where he learned a great deal more than he ever bargained for. Author of the crown lord, the sinners garden, and the reason william sirls author author of the crown lord, the sinners garden, and the reason skip to content. Thousands of movies and tv shows to satisfy any movie buff. Movie the reason wraps up filming at childrens hospital. In 2011, william sirls signed up with westbow press, the selfpublishing arm of thomas nelson, to publish his first novel, the reason. His breath, his love, his gracehis presenceis felt on every page.
Written by william sirls, audiobook narrated by johnny heller. The reason, a story of supernatural suspense with a spiritual twist by debut author william sirls, asks readers to set reason aside and only believe when belief in anything seems impossible. Christian fiction this book is a very interesting book. Based on the acclaimed 2012 novel penned by william sirls, the film follows a group of interrelated individuals in a small town stricken with. Books go search buy again your store deals store gift. We talk to william sirls, author of the reason posted by james warwood be the first to comment we spoke to debut christian fiction author, william sirls, about his turbulent journey to faith and his passion for writing books that spark a. A video about author william sirls 70 views 0 people liked it.
William sirls ii celebrity profile check out the latest william sirls ii photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Written by william sirls, narrated by johnny heller. Broadstreet publishing will rerelease the reason in july. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. This is a contemporary fictional account, but the hope it offers is very real. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The film, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown. Jun 06, 2018 what is the reason why god allow his children to suffer. William sirls author author of the crown lord, the. Unfortunately, the book begins with a bang and builds to a.
William sirls over the course of his life, william sirls has experienced both great highs and tremendous lows some born of chance, some born of choice. The reason by william sirls overdrive rakuten overdrive. A novel kindle edition by william sirls author format. Louis gossett jr the reason casting hollywood reporter. What is the reason why god allow his children to suffer. Feb 23, 2016 academy awardwinning actor louis gossett jr. It can change people which is a lot to say about a book. Buy the crown lord by william sirls online at alibris. William sirls debut novel, the reason, to its credit, attempts to address this issue. William sirls author author of the crown lord, the sinners. The reason, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown. Phenomenal is one word im using to describe this absolutely stellar first novel by william sirls. Unfortunately, the book begins with a bang and builds to a commendable climax, but ends with a theologically dubious whimper. Because of that, today im excited to share thoughts about the reason, a debut novel by author william sirls.
I believe the concept could have been derived from the bookmovie. William sirls is the author of the reason, the sinners garden, and the crown lord. This movie was absolute stinking garbage, but youre all moronic wastes of flesh whos demise cant come soon enough so go see it. Jul 12, 2016 i highly recommend this book the reason. The movie trailer on facebook was the reason i wanted to read this book. The reason 2020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Prueba prime hola, identificate cuenta y listas identificate. Mar 17, 2016 william sirls helped cowrite the screen play and is an executive producer for the movie. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The movie filmed at the hospital for over a week, but you may have also seen them shooting around town. The reason by william sirls, 9781401687366, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. After going through the editorial and production process, he.
Sirls adapted his book for the screen, writing the screenplay with aviv rubinstein and richard clark jr. Author of the crown lord, the sinners garden, and the reason. The story is a beautifully woven mix of hopeless people finding the only true hope. Over the course of his life, william sirls has experienced both great highs and tremendous lows some born of chance, some born of choice. William sirls talks about his new book, the crown lord. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Jan 18, 2019 this movie was absolute stinking garbage, but youre all moronic wastes of flesh whos demise cant come soon enough so go see it.
William sirls books list of books by author william sirls. See all books authored by william sirls, including the reason, and the sinners garden, and more on. Its a courageous story of hope from viewpoints of a terminally ill child, a single mother without hope and the surrogate family they live with, a blind. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. Life lessons involving faith, grace, patience, and forgiveness are evident in his writing. The film, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown pastor, his wife and their sick child. The reason is a milestone debut novel, opening with a thunderbolt and never letting up as it introduces us to everyday characters who are wrestling with the questions. The faithbased movie is based on the reason, a book by author william sirls. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The reason by william sirls when facing the impossible, will you believe. The story is set in the small town of carlson, michigan.
William sirls helped cowrite the screen play and is an executive producer for the movie. An officer and a gentleman will star in the faithbased movie the reason, an adaptation of the bestselling novel by william sirls. Nov 23, 2012 william sirls debut novel, the reason, to its credit, attempts to address this issue. After a successful revolt in 1846 that reversed the roles of slaves and masters, modernday america is now dominated by a wealthy, black ruling class and whites are dealing with decades of oppression and prejudice. The film, based on the william sirls book, follows a smalltown pastor, his wife and their sick child as a mysterious man is sent to give them hope. The story is a beautifully woven mix of hopeless people finding the only.
We talk to william sirls, author of the reason posted by james warwood be the first to comment we spoke to debut christian fiction author, william sirls, about his turbulent journey to faith and his passion for writing books that spark a faith dialogue between christians and nonchristians. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about. Why new film the reason goes beyond faithbased cinema. But she only hears silence and wonders how she can possibly only believe. Over the course of his life, william sirls has experienced both great highs and tremendous lowssome born of chance, some born of choice. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Those who have experienced the novel are comparing it to the shack and the travelers gift, with its wide cast of characters experiencing god in an entirely new way.
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