Tilly

"Tilly" is a well-written, highly enjoyable read. Gray Smith takes the reader on a journey following a lost girl who eventually finds herself with the help of many "teachers" on her path. This book is full of memorable characters, who offer wisdom and take away lessons for all of us who want to live an authentic life full of love, hope and compassion.

Tilly: a Story of Hope and Resilience

This book, if nothing else, scared some sense into me. My adoptive mother handed it to me when I was young, pre-high school, and needless to say, the powerful words Peretti uses to invoke powerful feelings in the reader have stayed with me for well over a decade. Despite being a Christian author, Peretti touches on a subject that touches all of us, no matter what our spirituality. This book took me less than two hours to read, and even at a tender teen age, I was crying for the emotions it invoked within me. I was brought up to believe that I was almost aborted. This powerful book helped me to understand that every action has a consequence and that life is precious.

The author talks primarily about a woman who has a abortion and a nurse that cares for the child afterward until it dies. It talks about the power of God's healing love. A must read for anyone who has had an abortion or is thinking about having one.

I love Frank Peretti, I love his mystery novels. It was nice to see him in this light, after reading this book you can see that he has a heart for unborn babies, and the mothers who morn them. This is a moving story about love and forgiveness, of others, but also, forgiveness of yourself.

I LOVED this book from start to finish. This should be part of every English/History program in Canadian schools. Tilly is a touching story and teaches about the strength, wisdom and hope of First Nations People. I am very grateful for the author, Monique Gray Smith, who shared this story with the world. I look forward to reading the sequel one day.

This book should be read by anyone that is experiencing the lost of a loved one or has had an abortion. The author puts you right there with the characters as the plot unfolds. You are there and learn through the eyes of the main characters how much God loves you and wants tocare for you! The audio casette was given to me by my friends husband right after my friends death. It was the single most thing, tool, to help me through the grieving process . I would highly recommend the novel & audio book to anyone that is hurting. It should be a tool that everyone has on their shelf! Donna

One of the most incredibale stories on the subject I have ever read. First heard it on Focas on the family back in the mid 80's. that was the audio version. Its the best one. Then read the book. Also have the movie that was made. I highly recomend all three.

I came to this book looking for something I might offer to people going through this particular turmoil, and was disappointed. I read the many reviews of the solace to be found here, and frankly don't see it. While the character found release, I think a more realistic reaction might be a greater sense of pain. I applaud the effort to approach a subject many steer away from, but I found this to be a much too simplistic approach to a complex subject.

One of the most incredibale stories on the subject I have ever read. First heard it on Focas on the family back in the mid 80's. that was the audio version. Its the best one. Then read the book. Also have the movie that was made. I highly recomend all three.

I came to this book looking for something I might offer to people going through this particular turmoil, and was disappointed. I read the many reviews of the solace to be found here, and frankly don't see it. While the character found release, I think a more realistic reaction might be a greater sense of pain. I applaud the effort to approach a subject many steer away from, but I found this to be a much too simplistic approach to a complex subject.

After miscarrying in March 2004, I was devastated. I wanted to be a mother more than anything. I was having a hard time dealing with the loss and my pastor told me to get Tilly and read it. He was right it was just what I needed. Tilly finally gave me the closure I needed!! If you are going through this you will definitely want to read this book. I loved it!!

Tilly is a short novel that will take little more than an hour of your time to read. In his usual style, Peretti combines a creative plot with real emotions and deep themes. Without giving away the twists of the story-line for new readers, it can be said that the chronicle of events is fascinating and moving. As always, Peretti crafts a suspenseful and successful story.

What is not so successful however is Peretti's treatment of the theme of abortion. Admittedly there are some redeeming qualities: Peretti makes abundantly clear the Scriptural truth that an aborted fetus is a real baby. The idea that there is an after-life for all aborted babies (though the implicit assertion that all aborted babies go to heaven is questionable) is also Biblical. He also is sensitive to the post-abortion anguish and distress experienced by many mothers, a reality many pro-abortionists frequently diminish.

But it is doubtful that he is sufficiently harsh on the sin of abortion, as evidenced by the fact that some pro-abortionists have remarked that this book is not overly pro-life, and have even found comfort in it! Rather than expose the seriousness of a sin which is nothing but murder, `Tilly' suggests that those guilty of abortion can find comfort in the fact that their aborted children are alive in heaven and have forgiven them. But is it true that the path to healing lies in the knowledge that all aborted babies are happy in heaven and that parents can be reconciled with them? Scripture suggests something different, as David confesses in Psalm 51: sin is first of all sin against God - `against you, you only have I sinned.' The true path to healing is to confess sin to God and find reconciliation and forgiveness from Him. Peretti implicitly advocates a different approach, where reconciliation and healing is sought in the wrong place - with the aborted child instead of with God.

The danger with this approach is that it encourages a form of reconciliation without repentance. Rather than shock people guilty of abortion with the reality of their sin, it softens the blow. It may not be his intention, but the result is that Peretti implicitly suggests that there is a path to God's forgiveness independent of confession and repentance. Ultimately Peretti fails to come to grips sufficiently with abortion as a sin and so also doesn't sufficiently uncover the real solution for those guilty of this sin: confession to God and forgiveness from God through Christ. Peretti has made some brilliant contributions to contemporary Christian fiction. Unfortunately, because of its fundamental flaws, this isn't one of them. - GODLY GADFLY

I first heard this story over a radio broadcast. It was just beautiful. Every scene was breathtaking. It haunted me for years. As an adult now, I recently ran across the book and read it. Although, it was good, it didnt quite capture the beauty that the radio broadcast had. I was a bit disappointed but it was a good story.

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