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Intercessions By Tom Hobbins THIS almost 600-page book is certainly one that will illicit discussion about our Australian war history, the power of prayer, and more particularly, the existence of miracles. Queensland author Tom Hobbins certainly has stamped his own style on this exhaustively-researched and learned book which draws an association between Australia?s only Saint, Sister Mary MacKillop, and the safe return of soldiers from two war battle fronts ? Gallipoli and the Kokoda Track. ?Could Mary MacKillop, from her position on-high, have requested Our Lord in Intercession, to answer the prayers of the Australian Nation at times of great danger, in relation to both precarious situations for the Australians at war ?? This is Hobbins? basic proposition throughout this book, but the reader is provided with a wealth of historic, religious and social information to substantiate this theory. Australia?s infantry war history, the ground-breaking work of Sister Mary MacKillop, our nation?s social history and future ? and the worldwide war frontier and religious cornerstones are topics thoroughly discussed. The author also offers detailed information about the process of writing and researching a book such as this. Hobbins? work puts an educated spin on our country?s history and the power of miracles at work. Is our nation?s first Saint still working to protect us? Do miracles really exist? Is there really a time when ?your time is up?? This is a one-of-a-kind book, the kind that makes you think, the kind that makes you bristle, the kind that opens your mind further to new possibilities ? just the kind of thing that true writers do. Hobbins? work is rich in fact and a very compelling read. The novel may be 600-pages but it is well worth the time and is not an effort to read. You never know, you may believe in miracles after Hobbins? Intercessions. - Click ? a cultural connection
