The Lion Within

By Angela L. Gold

Description:

Life under the oppressive United World Order is the only life twenty-one-year-old Rory Rydell has known. Her family proves that poverty is alive and well, despite the Order’s claims. The Order considers citizens—like her younger sister—to be a drain on society and therefore disposable. Her family can no longer afford the medication her sister desperately needs. But it may not matter. The medication isn’t relieving her symptoms. Without a miracle, she will die. But according to the Order, miracles don’t exist.

Any mention of a higher power is punishable by execution. So, when a near-death experience brings Rory more questions than answers, she is too scared to ask them. Then, a comatose patient regains consciousness to recruit her to lead a rebellion against the Order. She believes she has lost her mind, but could the strange things happening to her be real? Rory must decide what’s true and take a stand on something worth dying for. Can she sacrifice her life and the lives of those she loves to pay the price of freedom?

Book Takeaway:

I pray that The Lion Within reminds readers how the unconditional love of Jesus transforms the hearts of those who surrender their lives to Him. As they become more like Him, they are able to love the unlovable. In addition, may it remind them that Christ never gives up on His children even after they have abandoned Him. He continues to call to them and welcomes them home with open arms. I also hope the story helps readers cherish their freedoms.

Why the author wrote this book:

Freedoms are often taken for granted by individuals who live in a country that protects the rights of its citizens. The Lion Within reminds readers that living in a nation where these freedoms are guaranteed is an enormous blessing, but if we don’t defend them, they could easily be lost.