Stephanie’s Ninth Suitcase’s review of The Fear Protocol > Likes and Comments

The Fear ProtocolThank you for the thoughtful review, Stephanie!
I'm glad the philosophical arguments resonated with you. Some of those passages were the true inspiration for the book.

I know the BLM and environmental topics were somewhat controversial for you, but I might just offer this:

Parts of the BLM mission statement used to include language like this:

"We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement"

and it still contains language about abolishing Police and Prisons.

That is not a movement I can stand behind ultimately.



I believe THE FAMILY is an idea under attack in our society today.
I think we should expect less of government and more from individuals, families, and churches.



RE: the ending and the bleakness:
You're right! Its quite dark. I've read enough history to know that sometimes things get that bad, and sometimes a little "shock value" helps to make a point.

I think of how children have been called upon in times of great trouble to do adult things, and I am chilled.

I think of shocks and horrors from history and wonder when our generation will face such things.

I see the world as a dark place, and the ONLY light that shines is the truth of Jesus Christ. I did try and show that light shining through in the final pages of the novel, but admittedly only to a small degree.

There are, after all, sequels to write!

Thanks again for your thoughtful review!

best,
Brad

Brad wrote: "The Fear ProtocolThank you for the thoughtful review, Stephanie!
I'm glad the philosophical arguments resonated with you. Some of those passages were the true inspiration for the b..."



Hi, Brad!

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond thoughtfully to my review. I appreciate you doing so, and I’m glad to get a bit more of a “behind the scenes” perspective on your process.

Thanks for sharing that quote from the BLM mission statement. I knew I didn’t agree with everything the organization stood for (i.e., abortion/LGBT), but the specific quote you shared is VERY informative.

I absolutely agree with what you said about family being under attack, in our society.

And, I can also appreciate where you’re coming from in terms of the bleak ending, the “shock value,” and your desire to represent some very harsh, but real, atrocities.

I do see where you’re coming from, in terms of the fact that this is book 1 in the series. I also recognize that Christian fiction is often critiqued as almost flippant, with solutions that feel too easy, or else little resemblance to reality (which can be very harsh).

I would like to add that, while I was craving more hope, I do find your book to be encouraging. It doesn’t leave me feeling light, but it does offer comfort to me as a reader in our crazy world… even in California, there is indeed a remnant.

Thanks, Brad.

Brad wrote: "The Fear ProtocolThank you for the thoughtful review, Stephanie!
I'm glad the philosophical arguments resonated with you. Some of those passages were the true inspiration for the b..."

Thanks again for this social commentary! In 2006 I was required to go to a staff meeting about bullying only to find that it was only a rationale for why teachers had to teach the LGBTQ couple as an alternative parent/ family style. Upon completion of the meeting all of us required to sign a paper which stated we would comply. I could not in good faith lie to the very children my Heavenly Father has entrusted to me as students. I did not sign the paper. I was fired.

Kimberly wrote: "Brad wrote: "The Fear ProtocolThank you for the thoughtful review, Stephanie!
I'm glad the philosophical arguments resonated with you. Some of those passages were the true inspirat..."

Thank you for commenting, Mom! And for taking care of the children entrusted to you (including me!! 😉) ❤️❤️❤️