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The Broken Miracle #2
The Broken Miracle Part 2
"Sometimes distance is the best thing to heal a wound. We get so used to hurting and being hurt that we forget what it truly means to be loved..."
A beating heart gives life to a body-in Paul's case, a stranger's gave life to his. His long-awaited miracle and second chance at life, thought to bring peace to over three decades of turmoil, was an adversity in disguise. One he will now struggle to overcome.
Caught between the excitement of new life and the chaos of grief, Paul finds himself at odds with the stranger residing in his chest. Though his inspiration to write music has been fully restored, the will to carry on is shattered by a flood of thoughts and feelings that were foreign to him until his transplant. Faith is still ever-present, but Paul begins to realize that he'll soon have to make a choice that will yet again change the course of his life forever.
The Broken Miracle novels are a true testament of faith, hope, and love. Inspired by true events, these books will pave the way for readers to believe the impossible, even when all odds are stacked against them.
A beating heart gives life to a body-in Paul's case, a stranger's gave life to his. His long-awaited miracle and second chance at life, thought to bring peace to over three decades of turmoil, was an adversity in disguise. One he will now struggle to overcome.
Caught between the excitement of new life and the chaos of grief, Paul finds himself at odds with the stranger residing in his chest. Though his inspiration to write music has been fully restored, the will to carry on is shattered by a flood of thoughts and feelings that were foreign to him until his transplant. Faith is still ever-present, but Paul begins to realize that he'll soon have to make a choice that will yet again change the course of his life forever.
The Broken Miracle novels are a true testament of faith, hope, and love. Inspired by true events, these books will pave the way for readers to believe the impossible, even when all odds are stacked against them.
280 pages, Paperback
First published April 5, 2022
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About the author
J.D. Netto
19 books540 followersJ.D. Netto is a multi-genre bestselling author whose debut fantasy series, The Whispers of the Fallen, became an underground sensation upon its release. He is the founder of Saved by the Page, a movement that encourages readers to share how books have impacted their lives, with select stories compiled into an anthology published in 2018.
J.D. is also known for Henderbell: The Shadow of Saint Nicholas, a speculative fiction novel that explores the cursed bloodline of Father Christmas. His The Broken Miracle duology inspired an album featuring Paul Cardall, David Archuleta, and Tyler Glenn.
In 2022, he released The Echoes of Fallen Stars, a fallen angel fantasy centered on Lucifer’s lost gay son and the secret romance between Lucifer and the Creator. USA Today hailed the series as “a creation that every fantasy lover must have in their collection.”
Beyond fiction, J.D. has compiled his expertise in branding, storytelling, and design into You Are Not for Everybody: An Honest Conversation About Branding, Storytelling, and Narrative. Continuing to push creative boundaries, he is set to release The Other Side of the Ocean, a YA novel inspired by real events, tackling contemporary U.S. immigration issues.
In addition to writing, J.D. is the founder of J.D. Netto Creative, a boutique agency specializing in brand strategy, graphic design, and web design. His work has been featured in OK! Magazine and ABC News. He is represented by Susan Velazquez at JABberwocky Literary.
J.D. is also known for Henderbell: The Shadow of Saint Nicholas, a speculative fiction novel that explores the cursed bloodline of Father Christmas. His The Broken Miracle duology inspired an album featuring Paul Cardall, David Archuleta, and Tyler Glenn.
In 2022, he released The Echoes of Fallen Stars, a fallen angel fantasy centered on Lucifer’s lost gay son and the secret romance between Lucifer and the Creator. USA Today hailed the series as “a creation that every fantasy lover must have in their collection.”
Beyond fiction, J.D. has compiled his expertise in branding, storytelling, and design into You Are Not for Everybody: An Honest Conversation About Branding, Storytelling, and Narrative. Continuing to push creative boundaries, he is set to release The Other Side of the Ocean, a YA novel inspired by real events, tackling contemporary U.S. immigration issues.
In addition to writing, J.D. is the founder of J.D. Netto Creative, a boutique agency specializing in brand strategy, graphic design, and web design. His work has been featured in OK! Magazine and ABC News. He is represented by Susan Velazquez at JABberwocky Literary.
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February 13, 2022
I have no words to describe how beautiful this book is.
It got me sobbing so bad but at the same time it filled me with so many emotions. Paul story it's incredible, J.D made an amazing job by putting it into this books, this books it's literally one of the best that i read so far this year, it's just so beautiful.
It got me sobbing so bad but at the same time it filled me with so many emotions. Paul story it's incredible, J.D made an amazing job by putting it into this books, this books it's literally one of the best that i read so far this year, it's just so beautiful.
September 9, 2022
must red!
This book is a must read for those who seek inspiration and healing from the wounds of this world. We are all “broken” but God loves to mend broken things and Paul’s story is a life line of hope to those who are struggling. Thank you Paul for being brave enough to share and thank you JD for the thoughtful way you wrote this book!
This book is a must read for those who seek inspiration and healing from the wounds of this world. We are all “broken” but God loves to mend broken things and Paul’s story is a life line of hope to those who are struggling. Thank you Paul for being brave enough to share and thank you JD for the thoughtful way you wrote this book!
September 12, 2022
These books on the life of Paul Cardall were very informative on his life. I follow Paul and listen to most of his music. I love his strong example of Christlike love for everyone. His life has been full of death and trials and love. This story shows that all of us can strive to overcome our trials and weaknesses.
February 15, 2023
The life of Paul Cardall. We are all broken someway or another. The book is truly an inspiration. It shows the story of hope and suffering.
December 15, 2022
I enjoyed part one of this two volume set, and was more than disappointed when I realized there was a part two that had not even been written yet. I tried to find out when it would be published, but couldn’t even find a reference to a second part. So I forgot about it until I saw it advertised somewhere, and bought it as fast as I could.
But the more I read, the more I couldn’t understand why it seemed to be going around in circles. It dragged on for several chapters, and then became full of vagaries. I hope that Paul’s real life was not quite this crazy, because I became so mixed up in this one I almost didn’t finish it. I did finish it but not sure why.
Here is my biggest question. A guy who is seeking answers goes to the Holy land, but nothing is said about anything he saw or learned there, except that he met a girl who went with him to some of the sights. That was the most disconcerting thing I ever heard! This guy who plays all these spiritual songs isn’t moved enough by the Holy Land to even comment on it???
Another thing that bothered me a lot was the fact that he compared a bishop to a trained professional therapist. That’s like saying why isn’t this apple more like a steak dinner? And this book gave the worst reason for a divorce I ever heard. “I’m divorcing you because it will be good for the kids” is never a good reason. The children always pay the price even in divorces that really need to happen.
I think everything good about this book could have been put in a last chapter of the first book. I just kept thinking words were being written here just to make the book long enough to be a book.
Sorry. Let’s just say I’m glad to have finished it and I hope they all live happily ever after. This is not an aspersion on the people in this book, but rather the way the book was written. I was hoping for so much more.
But the more I read, the more I couldn’t understand why it seemed to be going around in circles. It dragged on for several chapters, and then became full of vagaries. I hope that Paul’s real life was not quite this crazy, because I became so mixed up in this one I almost didn’t finish it. I did finish it but not sure why.
Here is my biggest question. A guy who is seeking answers goes to the Holy land, but nothing is said about anything he saw or learned there, except that he met a girl who went with him to some of the sights. That was the most disconcerting thing I ever heard! This guy who plays all these spiritual songs isn’t moved enough by the Holy Land to even comment on it???
Another thing that bothered me a lot was the fact that he compared a bishop to a trained professional therapist. That’s like saying why isn’t this apple more like a steak dinner? And this book gave the worst reason for a divorce I ever heard. “I’m divorcing you because it will be good for the kids” is never a good reason. The children always pay the price even in divorces that really need to happen.
I think everything good about this book could have been put in a last chapter of the first book. I just kept thinking words were being written here just to make the book long enough to be a book.
Sorry. Let’s just say I’m glad to have finished it and I hope they all live happily ever after. This is not an aspersion on the people in this book, but rather the way the book was written. I was hoping for so much more.
November 13, 2024
So disappointed. I enjoyed the first half. I pretty much hated it. I was very wrapped up in the music and spiritual and physical journey of Paul, so much heart ache, and that is just not how I wanted his story to end. My feelings about this book are probably more of a fault in me than this book, but regardless I yelled out loud "no!!", many times.
**Spoiler Alert***
I want to rewrite this story. An alone trip to the Holy Land could have been perfect, but a pretty woman gave him an intriguing smirk and he got distracted. I said out loud "no, don't do it Paul, that's not why you're there". But he did it.
And then it ended.
I'm supposed to be happy for him
I realize this is based upon a true story. I'm not sure gow much is true and how much is not. If the real Paul is married to that woman from the cruise I'm a little apologetic about calling her a distraction and I do wish them well. But the whole second half of the book just felt like it l ss than what he deserved and couldnhave had and it made me sad.
**Spoiler Alert***
I want to rewrite this story. An alone trip to the Holy Land could have been perfect, but a pretty woman gave him an intriguing smirk and he got distracted. I said out loud "no, don't do it Paul, that's not why you're there". But he did it.
And then it ended.
I'm supposed to be happy for him
I realize this is based upon a true story. I'm not sure gow much is true and how much is not. If the real Paul is married to that woman from the cruise I'm a little apologetic about calling her a distraction and I do wish them well. But the whole second half of the book just felt like it l ss than what he deserved and couldnhave had and it made me sad.
August 13, 2025
First of all, I have no idea why this book was split into 2 parts. The first part was so emotional and felt like such a good story. This part not so much, I felt like everything just went wrong and the whole story changed from the first book. I know this based on the real life of Paul Cardall but because it was fiction I was hoping for a bit more picturesque second half to the book. The first book built up a likeable character but I just felt like the this one destroyed it. Not what I wanted to read as a part two to the nearly perfect part one.
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