Review: Daniel's Story Is Captivating and Unconventional!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 24, 2011
You've read about Esther in Hadassah's One Night With the King by Tommy Tenney.  You've read about the disciples in The Jesus Chronicles by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.  Now it's time to read about Daniel from the Old Testament with Babylon's Falling by William G. Collins.  Collins successfully brings to life the persecution and miracles that Daniel experienced along with his friends and fellow advisors Hananiah who becomes Shadrach; Mishael who becomes Meshach; and Azariah who becomes Abednego.  This fictional account realistically illustrates the favor Daniel receives from God while he bravely interprets dreams and later gets thrown into the den of lions.  This story gives a closer look at how Daniel and his three friends triumphed under a foreign king while having the freedom to faithfully serve El Shaddai.  An inspiring read that will encourage readers to trust God in all situations no matter how hopeless things seem and also create a hunger to read more of the Bible.Daniel and his friends are placed into exile and must travel to Babylon on a journey that takes months under the control of a foreign ruler.  Daniel is a young man when this journey begins and yet his wisdom and the grace of God are evident in every choice he makes.  It's quite inspiring to read about this man who never faltered in his faith or in his devotion to God despite the dangers he comes across.  It's amazing to learn how God uses Daniel to help the foreign king he is forced to live under and at the same time blesses his fellow Judeans along the way.Once Daniel and his friends have reached Babylon they are immediately put into positions that serve the foreign king and yet they are constantly shown God's mercy.  Detailed examples of this are shown in the way they live, how they marry, and how the kingdom relies on them for answers for different conflicts that come up.  Collins states that this story covers the first six chapters of Daniel and that his goal was to help readers understand Daniel's charismatic character and his faith.Reading this story was a joyful experience for me not only because of how well written it is, but because it's Biblical.  In an age where so many fictional books bring to life the stories of supernatural beings such as vampires and angels, it's so refreshing to read a story that accurately depicts a loving God who is real and has inspired men like Daniel throughout history.  I also loved reading the Psalms which are quoted constantly in this book as well as references to other Biblical characters (Abraham and Solomon among others).  I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys stories of faith and adventure.  There is violence and battles in this story, but they are not bloody or graphic.  I felt like I was able to get to know Daniel in this story and experiencing God through his eyes.  You will laugh, you will cry, and you will run to the nearest Bible wanting to know more about these extraordinary men and the adventures they lived through.  I also came to the conclusion while reading this book that the signs and wonders Daniel witnessed are not limited to stories in the Bible, that Christians today have access to the same miracles now in 2011 and beyond.This review refers to the eBook format of Babylon's Falling.  I want to thank WestBow Press and Booksneeze.com for the free copy they provided.  Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from WestBow Press through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."