The God Box
by Alex Sanchez
by Alex Sanchez
THE GOD BOX by Alex Sanchez
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 10/9/07
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Reviewed by: Jeremey
Rating: 5 Stars
Paul is a boy who is highly religious, goes to a Christian school, lives in a very small town, and loves God and his
girlfriend of several years. Living in such a small town and going to a small school, everyone knows the new kids.
The knew person, Manuel, is weird. Everyone talks about him, especially when he joins Paul and his friends at their lunch
table. Manuel proceeds to tell them that he is both gay and Christian, two things that don't mix well.
The girls love Manuel, but the boys want to stay far away from him -- except for Paul. Manuel is trying to be Pauls friend
and all the guys start talking about the both of them.
As Paul and Manuel hang out, a friendship is formed and Paul challenges Manuel about God, the Bible, and being gay.
Every answer Manuel gives makes Paul think differently about his religion and what it says. Is being gay okay, and can
you still go to Heaven?
While examining his feelings, Paul wonders about his own sexuality and if his friendship for Manuel is just that -- a
friendship. When a series of events happens, Paul finds his true feelings, his true identity, and, most importantly, love.
Alex Sanchez's latest novel is amazing. It gives a new interpretation of "the Bible says that being gay is a sin," an excuse
that many use. Very thought-provoking, this book will keep a smile on your face until the end.
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 10/9/07
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Reviewed by: Jeremey
Rating: 5 Stars
Paul is a boy who is highly religious, goes to a Christian school, lives in a very small town, and loves God and his
girlfriend of several years. Living in such a small town and going to a small school, everyone knows the new kids.
The knew person, Manuel, is weird. Everyone talks about him, especially when he joins Paul and his friends at their lunch
table. Manuel proceeds to tell them that he is both gay and Christian, two things that don't mix well.
The girls love Manuel, but the boys want to stay far away from him -- except for Paul. Manuel is trying to be Pauls friend
and all the guys start talking about the both of them.
As Paul and Manuel hang out, a friendship is formed and Paul challenges Manuel about God, the Bible, and being gay.
Every answer Manuel gives makes Paul think differently about his religion and what it says. Is being gay okay, and can
you still go to Heaven?
While examining his feelings, Paul wonders about his own sexuality and if his friendship for Manuel is just that -- a
friendship. When a series of events happens, Paul finds his true feelings, his true identity, and, most importantly, love.
Alex Sanchez's latest novel is amazing. It gives a new interpretation of "the Bible says that being gay is a sin," an excuse
that many use. Very thought-provoking, this book will keep a smile on your face until the end.