Facing the Giants

I received this book Saturday and read it all the way through today, after watching the movie again yesterday. I think the book and the movie make a great combination. I had seen the movie several times, and I think the book added some details that are not seen in the movie. While I was reading the book, I was able to visualize what took place in the movie. Eric Wilson did a wonderful job of putting the movie on paper. I will often return to the book, when I need encouragement, and probably later on watch the movie again.I think it is important to understand the whole plot before jumping to conclusions. It's easy to think this is nothing more than a feel good Christian book/movie, but after a couple times, you start to get the message. I found myself actually identifying the emotions where I was hyped up at times (especially the game for the state title), but the extra details in the book really helped; for example when Larry Childers wheeled himself to the end zone and stood for his son when David was about to kick a field goal to win the state championship. From the book, I could see the encouragement a father provided for his son, and that gave David the encouragement to give it his best. I could say much more, but I was very happy to see this in print.

If you've watch the movie, there aren't a lot of plot surprises in the book. However, Wilson did add quite a bit of depth to the characters and developed some plots that really flesh out the story. While movies can give a good visual of actions, books can provide the motivation behind the actions. Given the small budget of this movie, many scenes that could have been added to enhance the story that I feel sure were not affordable. Well, those are in the book. Here are a few things of interested that were added, but by no means a complete list: more background on David and Larry, behind the scenes with Coach Duke, a greater understanding of Mr. Bridges and his dedication, background on Grant and Brooke, and a greater understanding of the interaction between the players and their motivations. Oh, and a little Georgia football history (loved that little part). Wilson did a great job of more clearly presenting some of the points of the movie. Again, I would guess budget constraints kinda kept these from coming out in the movie, but there really are some great Biblical truths presented. It's also easier to let those sink in when you're reading rather than watching it go by on the screen. Personally, I liked the book better because things were more broadly portrayed and characters more fully developed. If you liked the movie, you'll want to read the book as well.

I love the books from this author and would recommend them to anyone. They are Christian-based, but have a very "real" story line. All books from this author are so interesting, that I don't want to put them down and finish the book wanting more of the story line. Perfect for adult or teens. No bad language and the story lines are wholesome and about things that are going on in today's society.

I am a teen so I can totally identify with the teens in this book/movie. I have read the book and seen the movie and they are both totally lit! I think it is so awesome that they can listen in on God's will to make these movies and the result is peoples lives being changed and touched. I'm soooo excited to read and watch more by the Kendrick brothers. (btw, the absolute BEST scene is when Brock does the death crawl and starts to believe in himself. So kewl!!)

Alex Kendrick, his family, and his church know how to create a drama. You do not have to be a Christian to enjoy this book (or the video). I don't care for football (don't judge me...lol), but I LOVED this book/video. I've watched the video several times and cried each time. I've learned to watch the video version before I go up against something stressful...seems to give me encouragement when I really need it.I absolutely love the stories and the life changing lessons revealed through all of the books and videos created by Alex and his crew. They spend one whole season praying about the next subject of their book/video before discussing ideas. Hollywood would love to have Alex Kendrick join them...his last movie made approximately 35 million.

If you liked the movie you will be very pleased with Eric Wilson's novelization. It even has a few surprises and twists while adhering closely to the movie.

I've seen the movie a couple of times but the book exposed more of the feelings and thoughts of the characters. Great read.

This book I bought for my grandson, it is a beautiful story of how to overcome adversity, bias, tradgedy and let God work in your life to make you a better person and have a more fullfilling life. It centers around football, a team of boys all pulling in different directions, and a christian coach who is praying and obeying God, and asking for a blessing. I love happy endings. And I love football. Geat read.

Absolutley fantastic book. Very inspiring, funny at parts, and very emotional. I hope Alex and Stephen Kendrick continue to makes movies and have books written as well. NEVER Back Down, NEVER Give Up, NEVER Lose Faith.

I first found the movie, Fireproof and then, upon viewing the previews, got hooked into looking for the movie version of this. I was absolutely delighted to find the movie Facing the Giants in a regular movie store and absolutely fell in love with the story!From their first (Flywheel), to their most recent (Courageous) this church puts out increasingly incredible movies! They honestly just keep getting better!In regards to the books - they are all, what I like to term, reverse-written (the books are all based on the movies rather than the other way around). This one was very well done, expanded on some themes but stayed completely true to the movie. I enjoyed it just as much!

Dieser Film ist den Kendrick's wirklich sehr gelungen, weil er jeden anspricht, egal in welcher Lebenslage und Lebensalter man sich befindet, jeder kann etwas von dem Film mitnehmen, selbst wenn man keine Ahnung und Interesse an Football hat, so wie ich. Beide Daumen hoch!

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