Title: Lonely Candles
By: Cline Lyle as told by T.F. Lyle
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Lonely Candles, as told by T.F. Lyle, shares the power of redemption, restoration of family, and God’s hand in the lives of the Lyle family. This is a powerful presentation of the life and spiritual memoir of Cline Lyle that will bring tears to your eyes.
Readers will love this story of a young boy, Cline, growing up in the 70’s in a somewhat normal household. However normal life was, it was Cline’s mother who was the glue that held the family together. Unfortunately, Cline’s father was an alcoholic that affected the family in many different ways, as one will see unfold in the book. Themes of redemption and forgiveness shed light that finding God is not a concept, but a powerful, life-changing event that brings love, peace, and hope into one’s life. This is a story of God’s hand upon this man’s life and family. ~ Lonely Candles brings such a wonderful story of redemption.
Cline showcases his life as one who loved adventure but eventually found emptiness at the young age of 18. A transformation awaits Cline, as he seeks God wholeheartedly and a life-altering transformation comes to Cline that affects his life for the good after God broke through in an amazing way through hearing His voice and a vivid vision. Cline’s experience of becoming a new creation in Christ is one for the record books, and quite honestly, his life story would make a wonderful movie that highlights how God can change someone from the inside out. Once known as “The Wild Man” and coming from an abusive alcoholic father reminds all that ~ Forgiveness is key.
Intertwined is the story that reveals the transforming power of love and romance in Lonely Candles ~ An inspirational story of God breaking into the life of one young boy to not only save him from sin, but something much worse ~ death without Him. Heart-warming, Cline finds true love, satisfaction, peace, and new life from a dead life of partying, alcoholism, and lack of purpose.
The story starts off on Thanksgiving Day, and begins with a “Freezer Burnt Cake,” as the author takes you back to times past. I have to say after the first chapter I was hooked to find out what comes next! As I read, the author shares pictures of his parents and new true love. Scenes throughout the book made me feel that I was right there with the author “seeing” what the book was describing that included the beauty of the lake, a humorous “Dave” incident, and much more that I had to read on how “The Wild Man” Cline’s life came together through the strides and chapters of his life.
A movie in the making and a memorable read ~ Lonely Candles reminds us all of the blessings of love, God’s mercy, and hand in our lives. I sincerely hope this becomes a Netflix and Pure Flix film!
Lonely Candles comes highly recommended for those seeking healing and restoration in their own lives, and those of their families through the reading of this story of God’s redemption that is available to all, shedding insight into God’s faithfulness through true stories of others.
You may get your copy of Lonely Candles at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.
