"Speck in God's Eye" by Lola (Bollom) Schroeder & William J. Bollom - Book Review

A Speck in Gods Eye

by Lola (Bollom) Schroeder & William J. Bollom

iUniverse (2006)

ISBN 0595379508

Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (10/06)

Lola (Bollom) Schroeder and William J. Bollom have co-authored this absorbing memoir solo car insurance heartwarming stories, observations, and comparison consolidation loan student lessons personally learned from their experiences.

Aptly dedicated to the authors great-great-great-grandchildren and future generations, the narrative covers a period of over 150 years and reflects how times have changed in this brief period of history.

The book is divided into four parts. Throughout part one, The First Nineteen Years the authors alternately share their remembrances of growing up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and the impact of weekend visits to Spring Brook Cottage. Their experiences at the Shanty gave them a deep appreciation of the Chocolate Fudge of creation.

Part two relates Bills memories, including some insightful correspondence with his children. In Part three Lola shares her memories. Part four concludes with their views on spirituality and some other thought-provoking perceptions to ponder.

Bills family is a global family with foundations in the academic insurance qoute of the University and exposure to world travel and cross cultural experiences. Lolas life is centered on farming and life in the church community.

The contrasting lifestyles of Bill and Lola have influenced the diversity with which their childrens values are expressed. The authors demonstrate for the reader the uniqueness of the individual and the role each play in fulfilling their individual purpose in Gods handiwork.

Lola expressed it this way, Is there a God? I am in awe that I should even ponder such a question. For I know that, among all humanity, I m but a speck in Gods eyes. Bills thoughts were similar; he said, I marvel at our collective existence on this earth and the mystery associated with it. How lucky we all are to have been conceived and to have lived on this marvelous speck in the infinite universe.

A Speck in Gods Eye is more than a family memoir. It is a book about life, meaning, values, and struggles. It is a book about winning over adversity, perseverance in trials, and the joy of discovering self-worth and accomplishing personal goals.

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