The Seventeen Second Miracle by Jason F. Wright
Before I begin my review on Jason F. Wright’s amazing novel, The Seventeen Second Miracle, let me just share with you what the novel is actually about.
This novel is simply just about how Seventeen seconds can change a life—forever. This is what Rex Connor learned on a summer afternoon in 1970 when, as a lifeguard, his gaze was diverted for seventeen seconds and tragedy occurred. Forty years later the waves of that day still ripple through the lives of countless people, including Rex’s son, Cole.
Cole Connor is a patient teacher, and he has long shared his father’s story with those in need. This fall, Cole has invited three struggling teenagers to visit him to learn about Rex Connor—and the Seventeen Second Miracle.
The teens will hear how Rex remade his life—seventeen seconds at a time—by performing small acts of kindness that sometimes had life-altering consequences. As Cole’s students learn, miracles can happen—with a little help from you. When this knowledge is put to a surprising test, what the students discover may transform your world, as it did theirs. A seventeen second miracle can change your life—if you let it.
The plot is as simple as it is. But the after-effects of it, is mind-blowing. This book took me on an amazing roller coaster of emotions. This novel opened up my eyes to how ignorant and self-obsessed some of us can really be. Though we may not know it, we actually are. Jason’s ability to draw the reader’s attention to the main purpose of his intention of writing this book is absolutely brilliant. It would be a real shock to me if anyone were to tell me that they do not feel any remorse or guilt after reading this tear-jerking novel.
After reading this novel, I am truly inspired to start on my very own seventeen second miracle journal. It’s amazing how the simplest act of smiling or helping someone up can actually make someone’s bad day/even your own bad day turn good. It’s also wonderful to know how these seventeen second miracles can actually save someone’s life, save someone’s marriage, salvage someone’s relationship or even save yourself.
This novel is such a joy to read and I would definitely urge everyone to go to library and borrow this book. If it’s not available, go to the book store and purchase it! Trust me, it is worth every penny! It is definitely a book everyone should borrow, read and learn from! This is Jason F. Wright at his very best. To me, it’s the best inspirational novel you can ever ask for.
