The Prodigy

by Alton Gansky

Book Overview

Undeniable miracles are following a rusty station wagon on its journey West. But the person behind them is no charismatic religious figure. He's the six-year-old son of a poor single mother and the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310235561
• ISBN13: 9780310235569
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful

I REALLY enjoyed Toby's story. Theologically I kept wondering what Gansky would do with this subject, with Toby and THomas. Awesome. It was gripping AND intellectually stimulating. Rock on!

Great Book!

I have read all of Alton Gansky's books and enjoyed them all. My two favorites have been Ship Possessed and The Prodigy. Whenever I want to turn someone on to Mr. Gansky's books, I let them borrow The Prodigy. It is well written and grabs the reader from the first page. I usually read his books in 1 or 2 days because I can't put them down! I may be a little biased, as I know Al Gansky personally. I attended his church for 2 years and he officiated at my son's wedding. When my husband and I moved 2 years ago, Al presented me with a typed manuscript of The Prodigy. I was privileged to be one of the first to read this terrific book (typed pages in a 3 ring binder) and purchased myself a copy as soon as it was published. 5 stars to the book and it's author!!

Wonderful

I enjoy this book very much. It does show how a person with a talent that God has given them can be exploited and used. But is also shows love and humanity.

Great Mystery

I loved this book. It kept me on edge from begining to end. My heart went out to the little boy and his mother. The suspense kept building right to end.

A Paradigm Expander

What struck me about The Prodigy were the three difficult questions Gansky posed. 1) Does God still work through "healers?" And I'm not talking Marcus Welby, MD. and 2) Would God use a non-believing little boy to heal? The Prodigy displays our preconceived notions, our quick answers, and then asks-- 3) Well why ever not? Fast paced and thrilling, yes, but The Prodigy doesn't deliver yet another plot filled with pat, easy theology. For this reason, I give it five stars. We need more books willing to ask hard questions and unwilling to give easy answers.