Review: Eye opener!! Must Read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 19, 2013
After reading this book there is one resounding word that keeps pressing my mind.  Refreshing.  Mr. DuRocher lays out a clear and complete blue print of what the bible represents and the various interpretations that are in constant discussion throughout the years.  DuRocher describes a God who has intended for all souls to enter the Kingdom of God or Heaven.  This is a view point that I have always fantasized about and could only hope was close to reality, and in this book , DuRocher not only states his opinion quite clearly and understandably for any person , Christian or not, but uses various parables to substantiate his statements.  DuRocher takes the risk of pulling out scripture and consistently and strategically captures meaning to his interpretations and illustrates at the same time his open-mindedness.  We are not overwhelmed with a sledgehammer of accusations and scripture lacerations, which tends to be the case in some religious/theology books that may challenge Orthodox Christian teachings.  Instead we are treated with respect and class which DuRocher eloquently demonstrates throughout the book.  DuRocher opens up discussion on what the term born again means.  How a soul is defined and prepared when ready to enter the kingdom of heaven.  He also opens up discussion on who god is, and Jesus, and their relationship is to one another.  He also covers the age old question of who are we, where did we come from, and when did our universe begin.  There is no mistaking DuRocher’s main point, which is bringing hope to all people on earth, and stating there is a clear passage to heaven.  Not for the few but for all souls.One of the many things that I enjoyed about this book was the references.  Too many times a writer will spat out opinionated statements with no backing, and DuRocher took the responsibility very seriously on making his statements concrete.  He is very well versed on the Christian Gospels and it radiates through his writing.  My favorite discussions were his view on the two types of baptisms, one through water and one through fire.  It gave me a different view point on the end of days that we are expected to endure.  It takes a talented writer to bring forth topics that actually makes a reader challenge their own way of thought and upbringing when it comes to the interpretation of the bible.I also appreciated him following a consistent flow in each chapter.  He would site new and old testament followed by his commentary.  It makes it easy for the reader to follow and sets expectations as well.I have only one criticism of the book.  There are some chapters where the references outweighed his commentary.  I almost felt like those chapters could have been omitted without having a detrimental effect on the book.Overall I was very pleased with the book.  I believe anyone who wants an alternative view on the bible should give this book a try.  It is always inspiring to read books of writers who are not afraid to go against the grain.Michelle Hunter