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| View Larger Image | Fireflies
by David Morrell
| | List Price: | $12.99 |  | | 13 Used starting at: | $5.86 | | | | | Sales Rank: | 986772 | | Studio: | Warner Books | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 256 | | Publication Date: | September 01, 1999 | | Publisher: | Warner Books |
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Product Description
In the bestselling novels of suspense master David Morrell, fear is the main subject. But Morrell himself had never known genuine terror until he watched his 15-year-old son wage a heroic but doomed struggle with cancer. This is one fathers powerful and unforgettable story of fierce love, impenetrable loss, and an unexpected, breathtaking encounter with the miraculous. Ultimately, Fireflies is a tribute to the undying human spirit that has already given new hope to enthralled and grateful readers around the world. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 12 reviews)
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Inspiring Beyond Words 
Fireflies is, by far, the most amazing book I have ever read. I have never been so moved by words on a page as I was when I read Fireflies for the first time. Upon re-reading it, I was again moved in a way that no other book has ever been able to do. Never forget Matthew Morrell or his extraordinary family... and never stop looking for fireflies in the night.
June 30, 2008 | |
A great read
This is one of the best books I have ever read. I have found myself reading it several different times over the last couple of years. When I feel that I have lost all spirituality, I read this book and feel whole again. This book elegantly combines love, anger, and sorrow. The reader is able to feel the emotions that David is struggling with.
October 31, 2005 | |
Understanding
I was having a difficult time accepting the death of my son to bacterial meningitis. It was so sudden I never had a chance to say "Goodbye". I was so tired of all the people who kept telling me that I had to "get on with life". I knew this! But inside was that feeling of helplessness that you can't explain to anyone, that feeling of guilt that as a parent I had not been able to stop what had happened to him. I read this book and was so comforted because here was someone who not only understood, but put into words the "want" of every parent who loses a child. In the end you had the same results...but in your heart you keep hoping that it will change. Mr. Morrell's sharing of his sorrow gave me a sense of peace and hope...he understood how I felt. I love to watch for fireflies in the summer now and I think of my son Jason, and I think of David Morrell and thank him for allowing me to know I was not alone in wanting to turn back time and change the inevitable. I also wish him peace. Any parent who has ever lost a child will identify with the pain, but find peace, comfort, and even an occassional smile, in Mr. Morrell's story. This is a wonderful book.
September 20, 2005 | |
A Book of Love and Compassion
David Morrell is known for writing about strong characters being placed into incredible and life threatening situations. Imagine finding yourself there...imagine what it must be like to know that your son, a boy not yet 16 years old, is dying and that there is absolutely nothing you can do but watch it happen and pray that things will turn out okay. Imagine the torment, the despair, the pain. Morrell brings all of these powerful human feelings to the forefront and provides us with a breath of hope that we CAN endure such agony...his eloquent writing and deeply expressed feelings shine through like fireflies in a night sky. You don't have to be religious or spiritual to recognize what true, unconditional love is. David Morrell shows us this side of himself. Fireflies is a completely unflinching and heart-rending story of love, loss and acceptance. It will touch your heart and make you cry. By book's end, you will be in awe of this family's strength, courage and commitment to one another. READ THIS BOOK! It will remind you of what it really means to be human...it'll provide hope...it will give you reason to believe. Thank you, Mr. Morrell. You are an inspiration.
May 28, 2003 | |
Remarkable
...David Morrell's book, Fireflies, does a remarkable job of providing a little window into the lives of families dealing with such unimaginable fear...It's not an easy read. It will tear at your heart. However difficult it was to read this book, I found every page worthwhile. I strongly recommend it for anyone who is facing the loss of a child. I thank Mr. Morrell for this beautiful piece of work. I hope that it brings him some healing and comfort to know that by recording his ordeal, he has touched the lives of many others suffering from similar battles...
September 09, 2002 | |
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