Archive for December, 2009

As indicated by its title, Unconventional, by J.J. Hebert, is certainly not the average novel.  In fact, rather than merely being entertained by a good story, Hebert managed to locate every belief and vulnerability I possess and then challenge it. The result is a heart-stirring journey the reader takes right along with an unforgettable protagonist who eventually develops an indomitable spirit.

Unconventional is the story of James Frost, an aspiring novelist who earns his living as a school custodian. A product of a broken home and stuck in a job he hates, James is plagued by self-doubt and subject to the criticism of others as he works to follow his dream of becoming a published author–a feat that is much easier said than done.  In fact, the only thing going for him is Leigh, whose kind and gentle spirit provides a spark of light in his bleak world.  After suffering rejection after rejection, loss after loss, James is on the brink of giving up hope. However, after a near-death experience, James is  finally shaken by an epiphany–one that guides him through a spiritual journey that proves to be the most unconventional path of all. …» more