A touching novel that takes readers down memory lane and into the deep south of the 1970s. A Season of Miracles is a compelling story of a friendship characterized by differences and of grace despite flaws. At times hilarious and at times tearful, it will bring southern fiction fans back to the simpler days they’ve long forgotten—and will never let them go.
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Rusty Whitener (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Seminary) is a novelist, screenwriter, actor, and pastor. His first screenplay, Touched, won second place at the Los Angeles Movieguide Awards (2009 Kairos Prize) and first place at the Gideon Film Festival. A lifelong baseball enthusiast, Rusty and his wife Rebecca live in Pulaski, Virginia, where he writes a weekly column for The Pulaski County Patriot. Find out more at www.rustywhitener.com.
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Rusty Whitener's first novel "A Season of Miracles" (2010, Kregel) earned two Christy Award nominations and won the Gold Medal with Foreword Review's Book of the Year awards in Religious Fiction. Whitener's screenplay adaptation of his novel won the L.A. Movieguide Award, Kairos Prize (2nd Place) and was made into a movie starring John Schneider ("October Baby," "Dukes of Hazzard") and Grayson Russell ("Diary of a Wimpy Kid"). His second novel, "A Season of Mysteries," released in May 2013 (Kregel; Grand Rapids, MI). Whitener pastored a church for twelve years before venturing onto a new quest to touch people through his Writing and Acting. Having studied Acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, he has appeared in many movie roles, and television, and enjoys writing screenplays as well as novels. He holds a D.Min. and J.D., and graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. For more about Rusty, visit www.rustywhitener.com
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jennifer
Format:Paperback
I am not a baseball fan. I have not spent hours at the baseball field watching baseball. I didn't play Little League. I don't have a favorite baseball team. I can't name more than a handful of "the legends." And so, when I was given the opportunity to review A Season of Miracles by Rusty Whitener [Kregel Publications; Reprint edition (August 3, 2010)], I wasn't sure whether this was a book I wanted to read. I mean, this was a book about Little League... about baseball... and yet something drew me to the book, and so I agreed. I started the book one warm fall afternoon and quickly was lost in the nostalgia, in the memories of a simpler time, in hot summer days, and in the innocence of childhood days and friends.
Twelve-year-old Zack is looking forward to the start of his final season in Little League. He begins the summer dreaming of something more than the third place finish his team seems to be destined to attain, yet again... and then he sees Rafer, leaning up against a tree, watching, but not joining the game. Zach knows right away that Rafer is different, but sets out to befriend him anyway. When he finds out that Rafer has a champion swing that just might be the Robins' ticket to the Little League championship, he sets out to include Rafer on the team, leading the other boys to do the same!
A Season of Miracles is funny and sweet. It is a story of patience, of creativity, of second - and third- chances, of faith, and of searching: searching for friendship, for acceptance, for success, and for the Truth. A Season of Miracles will make you laugh out loud. A Season of Miracles will make you cry. A Season of Miracles will leave you wondering, thinking, and searching. This is a story truly worth reading - even if you don't know how many periods... um... quarters... um... innings there are in a baseball game! What began as a nostalgic look back at the Little League days turned into a touching story of friendship and faith that I just can't recommend enough!
Special thanks to Cat Hoort, Trade Marketing Manager, Kregel Publications for sending me a review copy. The opinions expressed in this review are my own!
Twelve-year-old Zack is looking forward to the start of his final season in Little League. He begins the summer dreaming of something more than the third place finish his team seems to be destined to attain, yet again... and then he sees Rafer, leaning up against a tree, watching, but not joining the game. Zach knows right away that Rafer is different, but sets out to befriend him anyway. When he finds out that Rafer has a champion swing that just might be the Robins' ticket to the Little League championship, he sets out to include Rafer on the team, leading the other boys to do the same!
A Season of Miracles is funny and sweet. It is a story of patience, of creativity, of second - and third- chances, of faith, and of searching: searching for friendship, for acceptance, for success, and for the Truth. A Season of Miracles will make you laugh out loud. A Season of Miracles will make you cry. A Season of Miracles will leave you wondering, thinking, and searching. This is a story truly worth reading - even if you don't know how many periods... um... quarters... um... innings there are in a baseball game! What began as a nostalgic look back at the Little League days turned into a touching story of friendship and faith that I just can't recommend enough!
Special thanks to Cat Hoort, Trade Marketing Manager, Kregel Publications for sending me a review copy. The opinions expressed in this review are my own!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Okay, so let me just say this. I am NOT a big baseball fan. But, that being said, I just HAD to give this book a try? Why? Because Rusty Whitener is a debut author and I LOVE reading debut novels just to see what they are like and,if they are good enough, sing their praises and recommend the books to everyone. So, what did I think of A Season of Miracles? Just one word. INCREDIBLE. Yep, that's right. INCREDIBLE. I overlooked the fact that I don't like baseball, opened up this novel, and read it one night. I was THAT hooked on this absolutely amazing novel.
Rusty Whitener tells the story of a Little League baseball play who thinks the world revolves around baseball and nothing else. Until he meets one incredible kid who helps him realize that there is more to this world and life than hitting and throwing a little white ball around. Through Zack and Rafer comes the story of an amazing bond of friendship and a love from God like no other love around. WOW!
This book is so worthy of more than 5 stars. I'm going to sing it's praises for a long time to come and recommend this book to all my friends and family. I fell in love with this story instantly and can't get over the feeling I have now. It really makes me realize that God's love, family and friendship are the most important things in life....not some material thing or some athletic ability. It's all about His Will. Thank you, Rusty Whitener for an INCREDIBLE story!
*This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review*
Rusty Whitener tells the story of a Little League baseball play who thinks the world revolves around baseball and nothing else. Until he meets one incredible kid who helps him realize that there is more to this world and life than hitting and throwing a little white ball around. Through Zack and Rafer comes the story of an amazing bond of friendship and a love from God like no other love around. WOW!
This book is so worthy of more than 5 stars. I'm going to sing it's praises for a long time to come and recommend this book to all my friends and family. I fell in love with this story instantly and can't get over the feeling I have now. It really makes me realize that God's love, family and friendship are the most important things in life....not some material thing or some athletic ability. It's all about His Will. Thank you, Rusty Whitener for an INCREDIBLE story!
*This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review*
By Cindi
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book was for my book club and I really enjoyed it. The book was well written and I was lost in the story.
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Season of Miracles
What a great story. I read this book because they are making a movie of it and my daughter's dog is in the movie. It was a great book and I can't wait to see the movie.
Published 8 months ago by Darla Huddleston
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet and touching
This book doesn't require you to be a baseball fan or even a sports fan. It is about the act of friendship and loyalty and children questioning why everything happens and how they... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Nancyvans
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heart-warming about true friendship.
I fell in love with the characters in this book. Reading this book warmed my heart and wanted to know the characters personally. Rusty is a very gifted author. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sure to be a classic.
Whether speaking of a classic in regard to nostalgia, baseball or the Christian faith, this book is tops in all three categories. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Dr. Fred
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good down home read
Really enjoyed the book even though I'm not into little league baseball. It was an endearing story of friendship & I enjoyed the references to places & names that I grew up with.
Published on January 18, 2011 by Ann
4.0 out of 5 stars
Happy Baseball
Written in the first-person narrative from the perspective of Zack, a twelve-year-old baseball-loving boy, this Christian fiction is a pleasurable read. Read more
Published on November 15, 2010 by Sally
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Grand Slam!
Written as a memoir, this is a book of fiction, and I wish it was a true story. I wish Zack was out there somewhere, coaching Little League as an adult. I loved his character. Read more
Published on October 31, 2010 by Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Best I've Read This Year!
Reading this book I think I expected a "typical" baseball or sports book about how young boys learn life lessons through sports. Read more
Published on October 29, 2010 by Elizabeth Herman
4.0 out of 5 stars
a sweet story
Middle aged Zack Ross looks back on his time as a 12 year old little leaguer, and the pivotal year that changed his life. Read more
Published on October 27, 2010 by Pamela Barrett
5.0 out of 5 stars
All Heart!!!
When I saw the cover of this book, it was one of those I just had to have! Never mind that Rusty Whitener was making his debut as an author. This was baseball, and I wanted it. Read more
Published on October 27, 2010 by Wolfe Moffat
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