“An Afternoon With Cody” by Rex Forrest Johnson
Disclaimer: As an Active Christian Media book reviewer, I received a complimentary copy of “An Afternoon With Cody” from Pine Hill Press, for the purpose of this review. I have received no further compensation for writing this review. To become a reviewer for ACM, click here.
Its August 2020 and terrorism is commonplace in America. God is being removed from virtually everthing and houses of worship are almost non existent.
Walter Withers is a 22 year old sports columnist and a product of this post modern generation. He has been raised with out God in his life and taught that Christians are weak do gooders who live in a fantasy world ruled by an invisible God.
When his plane is detoured from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls airport due to a terrorist threat, Walter finds himself meeting up with 72 year old Cody Brill. A retired pasor and martial arts master, Cody takes the arrogant, self absorbed Walter on a journey back in time that changes his life forever.
When I read the back cover of this book, I knew it was going to be inspiring, to say the least. The author, Rex Forrest Johnson, has written a genuine, heartfelt, masterpiece. The character development in this book was key to making the plot work, and Mr. Johnson did a wonderful job of slowly developing the characters along with the story, and that kept me interested page after page.
I am not a church leader nor am I a student of the gospel, but I have a clear, and probably different, understanding of Christian beliefs and the Bible. Mr. Johnson ignored the normal school of thought in many parts of the book, and I think this departure will appeal to a very large audience. By taking a less formal approach to the Trinity, and referring to “Buddy Jesus”, Mr. Johnson will get the message across to many non-believers because they wont feel as though they are being preached to.
I found the book to be a refreshing change from the norm. In a world where people are becoming more and more the same, telling a “different” story is key. From the moment Walter walked into the airport to the end with his notebook conclusion, I felt as though I knew him. I felt as thought I was him. That hasn’t happened in a very long time.
I highly recommend this five-star book!
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