“I was deeply moved by The River. I found myself captured by the beauty of the story and fully immersed in the characters and their lives. I believe there’s a little Gabriel Clarke in all of us. This book is a must read for any stage of life.”
— Bruce Koblish, President/CEO The Worship Network
“The story of The River is inspiring and uplifting! Reaching deep into your heart from the opening pages, The River and its cast of characters takes you on a life‐changing journey. Everyone needs to read it. I believe this story will impact the world!”
— Dr. Tom Mullins, Founding Pastor Christ Fellowship Church, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
“I’ve heard Michael Neale tell stories for years. I’ve been encouraged, uplifted, made to laugh, and brought to tears by them. The River does this and so much more. This story got a hold of me and wouldn’t let go. I believe this novel will inspire many to conquer their fears, and really live!”
— Dr. J. Todd Mullins, Lead Pastor Christ Fellowship Church, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
“Page by page, the characters drew me in and would not let me go. The River awakened the adventurer inside of me. Entertaining, thought provoking, challenging, and compelling . . . You can’t read The River and not be impacted . . . I certainly was.”
— Jordan Rubin, New York Times Bestselling Author, The Maker’s Diet
“Neale’s novel is filled with likeable characters, and The River itself is one of them, suffused with mystery and power. This is a gentle, nostalgic story that should draw in many readers with its heartwarming tone.”
— CBA Retailers + Resources
“I’ve never experienced this kind of response to a story. Literally everyone who reads The River is transformed by it.”
— Daisy Blackwell Hutton, Vice President and Publisher, Fiction
”Beauty, sacrifice, forgiveness, redemption, a son’s love for his father…the themes in this novel moved me to tears. ‘The River’ will inspire your soul!”
– Rebecca St. James, Grammy Award-winning artist
“I read it cover to cover and loved it. Adventure, romance, suspense, hope and triumph. People will see themselves and their own lives in this story. Face your fears and have the courage to find the life that has been planned for you.”
— Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO, Thomas Nelson, Inc.
“The River is a story that will transform how you see yourself and the world.”
—Andy Andrews, New York Times Best-Selling author
“The River is a beautifully crafted novel by a gifted communicator. Michael Neale has successfully parlayed his ability to inspire from the performing platform to the written page. The story of The River will inspire its readers to live a life they were destined for!”
— John C. Maxwell , Founder of EQUIP and The John Maxwell Company
