This is the story of the thief on the cross by Colin S Smith. It is a short book based on part of Luke’s account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The book opens at 6 am on the day the thief was to be executed by crucifixion. Each short chapter is based on a period of time – one gripping chapter is about a single minute – during Good Friday.
The author imagines the thief’s background and childhood, explores how the condemned man might have felt on execution day, and his changing reaction to Jesus. As the thief’s eyes were opened and realisation dawned as to who Jesus really was, the reader can follow his thought process. Colin S Smith explains the gospel simply and clearly, cleverly woven as the thief’s own thoughts.
I enjoyed reading this book. I find well-researched fiction based on an event or person from the Bible brings the account to life, particularly if it stays true to the culture of the time. Heaven, How I Got Here did that for me.
It would be a blessing to any follower of Jesus this Easter, but it would also make a perfect read for someone exploring what Easter is all about.
I have given this book **** on Amazon and am grateful to Cross Focused Reviews for providing me with a free copy to review.
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