review of When There Is No Miracle by Robert L Wise

When There Is No Miracle: Finding Hope in Pain and Suffering by Robert L Wise

Having read and been taught by many such books as this one, I was eager to read When There is No Miracle. This book is full of stories and accounts remembered and gathered by the author, Robert Wise. I was touched by the different incidents and tragedies. My life, which I've always viewed as blessed, looks even more luxurious in light of these hard stories. I like how the author pointed everything in the right direction, never (as far as I could tell) blaming God. This was a good book despite the fact that, unbeknownst to me when I first ordered it, the author is an Episcopal pastor. Thus, there are some things which I couldn't agree with. I didn't care for the included ''conversations between Mr. Wise and Jesus'' although the author seemed to have a fairly good idea of Jesus' power. I also could not agree with the final chapter on miraculous healing, laying on of hands etc.
In short, this is a good book but I would not recommend it to non Episcopalians seeing as there are many other good books in this genre for us to read which are written by theologically-correct authors.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.


You don't always need a miracle to find light in times of darkness
Heartbreak is impartial. Tragedies--global and personal--strike every day. Destruction, anxiety, and catastrophe have become our daily companions.

Over his long career, Robert Wise has been on the front lines of disaster. From the Oklahoma City bombing to 9/11's ground zero to the bedsides of lost loved ones, Wise has stood on tragic ground and ministered to those who have lost seemingly everything. Each of those hurting people asked the same questions: Why do the innocent suffer? Why doesn't God deliver the light of miracles in the darkest times?

In the midst of his own questioning, Wise has discovered some surprising and encouraging answers. In this book, he shares those lessons, encouraging all those who struggle. You'll learn some unexpected positive benefits of pain and suffering, and see how God is always behind the scenes working for the ultimate good--even when you can't see or imagine how.