Flywheel, paperback

Jay Austin has all his ducks in a row, and thinks he's got it all together. A beautiful wife, a young son, and another one on the way. His own business at a used car lot, employees that follow his example to a tee, and he even tithes on Sunday. Nothing can stop him from becoming the greatest husband and father a family can ever want or have.

But then little details about his life start to seep out. His empty tithe envelope in church. His dishonest dealings with his business. His short fuse with the people he loves the most, Judy and Todd. And suddenly, his life isn't so put-together and worthy of envy. When Jay is forced to look at the man in the mirror, will he rescue the man he's become and become the man he knows he can be? Or is he in too deep?

This story was very intriguing to me, with a title of Flywheel. I got the connection between him and cars, obviously, but the final triumph comes when you realize for yourself what it really means. This novel comes full circle, and will teach you that the true meaning of love and family is in the One who gave them to us in the first place.

Jay Austin has all his ducks in a row, and thinks he's got it all together. A beautiful wife, a young son, and another one on the way. His own business at a used car lot, employees that follow his example to a tee, and he even tithes on Sunday. Nothing can stop him from becoming the greatest husband and father a family can ever want or have.

But then little details about his life start to seep out. His empty tithe envelope in church. His dishonest dealings with his business. His short fuse with the people he loves the most, Judy and Todd. And suddenly, his life isn't so put-together and worthy of envy. When Jay is forced to look at the man in the mirror, will he rescue the man he's become and become the man he knows he can be? Or is he in too deep?

This story was very intriguing to me, with a title of Flywheel. I got the connection between him and cars, obviously, but the final triumph comes when you realize for yourself what it really means. This novel comes full circle, and will teach you that the true meaning of love and family is in the One who gave them to us in the first place.

I would recommend this story especially for men. This story is a powerful reminder of how God can and does work in our lives when we give our entire lives to him. He wants to work in EVERY facet of our lives, not just the big issues or decisions!

I never saw the movie "Flywheel" until after I had seen "Facing the Giants". Frankly, I was surprised at how great both the movie and this book are. If possible, I would suggest people read the entire series in order (Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous" since you can gain so much in your Christian walk with each book. Regardless of what order you read them, they all are great.

Did not enjoy at all. It would be so nice if life could be as perfect and easy as this book suggests. People just aren't like the characters in the book. I know it was fiction, but it should be classed under fairytale. I like my fiction a little more realistic.