Tilly: Amazon.ca: Smith Michael W. Smith , Smith Debbie Smith , Frank E. Peretti : Books

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Kathy looked at the little gravestone again. Now she could seeit clearly. It bore just that one name: Tilly. . . . She couldn'ttake her eyes away. She didn't want to. She stooped down tolook.Only one date. Only one. Nine years ago.

Kathy and Dan Ross are just like any other young couple. No onewould ever imagine what secrets lie buried in their souls untilKathy is captivated by that simple name on a tiny gravestone andtheir lives are changed forever. Originally presented as a radiodrama on Focus on the Family, Tilly is a deeplymoving novel-an unforgettable story of life, love, and Christ'sforgiveness.

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Kathy and Dan Ross are just like any other young couple. No one would ever imagine what secrets lie buried in their souls until Kathy is captivated by a simple name on a tiny gravestone that would change their lives forever. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 'Quick' Read ... Lasting Impact!, Dec 14 2004

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This review is from: Tilly: The Novel (Paperback)

A little over 2 years ago, I had an abortion. Since that time, I have struggled to 'let go' of the experience, and have found it close to impossible to move on. I wrestle with myself every night over my decision and what it has led me to now. Very few, if any, people have been able to console me during this time.

Recently, however, 'Tilly' was a novel that my therapist recommended I read. I did so having no knowledge of what the novel was about. After reading 'Tilly', I was touched in many ways. I found that Peretti did an excellent job in presenting the face of abortion, and its many after-effects. I was able to identify with the woman, not just for having had the same experience, but through the similarity we have in how we dealt with our feelings.

I highly recommend 'Tilly'. It is not a novel solely for those who have encountered abortion, whether it be first or second hand, but for everyone. It teaches the value of life, importance of love, and the repurcussions the intense way that our past affects our present. If you come across a copy of 'Tilly', be sure to read it. It is definately worth the small amount of time it requires to read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Jan 11 2004

By	Angry Sigh "I'm not nice, but I am honest." (Manassas, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This book isn't typical of Frank Peretti; it's thin enough to be mistaken for a children's book, when it's anything but. It was originally a radio drama, which accounts for the short version in print, but the fact that it's short and to the point doesn't diminish its beauty or its message. Most women who go through with an abortion live to regret it, maybe not right away, but sometime during their lives. It's too bad that unlike the woman in the story, not everyone gets a chance to meet that child and tell them they're sorry before finally meeting them in Heaven.

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1.0 out of 5 stars One Star is giving too much credit!, Aug 5 2003

By	"wapatterson" (Wichita KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tilly: The Novel (Paperback)

I read the book. That's about the only thing good I can say about it. Even if I let a 9 to 12 year old read it, I wouldn't wish them to. The entire story is lke a new coloring book: everything is well-defined and in black and white, but it is also empty of color, meaning, and anything resembling real life. The characters are simple and have defiine edges but lack a background or anything to fill them in and make them human. They are all tools to try to espouse the views of the extremely devout religios-right author.
I don't like abortion either, but there are other ways to get your views across. The one thing that went over the top was the talk with the funeral director - describing the codition of the body of the fetus. Do you want your children reading this?
I have read a number of young adult books and to say this is for 9 to 12 year olds not only insults their intelligence as it was written so poorly a 4 year old could read it. Also, the subject matter is too complex and too mature for readers of 9 to 12. Overall, I read the book, it took an hour and now the only thing I can say is I want that hour of my life back!
If you are adamant about pro-life then you might find some use for this, but if you are not then avoid the waste of time and money. As for all the tearful reviews here, I can't see how they got the poor writing and non-existant plot development to get anything out of it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book For a Teen
One day, I saw a pile of my dad's books on the dining table. In the pile, I saw: "Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You", "Tilly", and "Rites of War". Read more

Published on Jun 9 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars A Novella of Grace
A novel? To be more accurate, this a novella that requires no more than 75 minutes to read. 75 minutes that could bring hope and reconciliation. Read more

Published on Nov 5 2001 by Eric Wilson

2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to Perettis regular high standards.
Tilly is a short novel that will take little more than an hour of your time to read. In his usual style, Peretti combines a creative plot with real emotions and deep themes... Read more

Published on Oct 30 2001 by Godly Gadfly

5.0 out of 5 stars "more mature readers"??? I don't think so!
Just a quick note... I read this book when I was a teen, and my 11-year old daughter just finished reading it, and loved it, I might add... Read more

Published on Aug 9 2001 by momof2kidsand1cat