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Awareness: (The Hero Within) Kindle Edition

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Have you ever wondered about the power we possess as Christians? Do you enjoy reading about superheroes and their powers? From The Hero Within Series - Awareness A Story that will excite your imagination, and inspire you to ask yourself "Who am I"... A Christian fiction book through spiritual warfare fighting demons.

Most of times we are not aware of the spiritual reality behind us, because we cannot see it.

Awareness is an incredible story of Spiritual warfare for every Christian. It will remind you that the gifts of the Spirit manifest in spiritual warfare and through the battles, we face each day. Let it unveil the reality behind our daily lives and show you how God's calling can bring wonder to you and those around you.

You will discover a spiritual warfare fiction story that will reveal to you spiritual battles in Christian fiction church. Do you want to see how the power of God moves in our lives? Walk beside our hero through the challenges he will face each day that will test his resolve and strengthen your spirit. Discover the Gifts of Revelation, Power and Inspiration in and through the Spirit in our Hero.

Learn how these gifts are used by our Heroes with the help of God. Grow in strength and knowledge alongside our heroes and embrace the growing process of the Holy Spirit.

Awareness will show you how people after nearly losing their lives are called by God to glorify His name through spiritual battle and fighting for other people’s souls.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01D95AKY8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christian Translation LLC (20 March 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Yeral E. Ogando was born on May 18th, 1977 in Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic. Yeral is polyglot or a multilingual person.

He has been able to learn Spanish, English, French, Italian, Haitian Creole, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Modern & Biblical Greek and Biblical Hebrew.

Yeral E. Ogando has earned several degrees

Associate degree in Education English Mention, Associate of science Degree in Business management, Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Bachelor in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language), Master in Languages and Linguistics among others.

He has been a Bible professor for many years and teacher for several languages locally and internationally, such as Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.

He has also been able to write the following books:

* Teach Yourself Italian by Yeral E. Ogando.

* Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation by Yeral E. Ogando.

* Teach Yourself Haitian Creole by Yeral E. Ogando.

* The Hero within - Awareness (a Christian fiction Hero series of three volumes)

* Cosmic: A Rise into Greatness (His personal life experience through cosmic battles and warfare - Coming up soon)

His hobbies are reading and listening to music. He is passionate for teaching, learning and starting new ministries and businesses.

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Erin Thompson

Inspiring & Inspirational

Reviewed in the United States on 12 December 2017

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Within the first words of this story, I was drawn in. It begins with a relatable scene that I’m sure most readers have experienced a version of in their own life, or they’ve witnessed something similar in the life of someone close to them. The familiarity the reader sees in the main character, the hero, is all the more reason to cheer him on as he begins to seek the Lord, and dives into his calling without hesitation. You see the parts of him that you identify with, and you see the parts of him you desire to imitate.

Once he places his life in God’s hands, he is determined and zealous. True to real life, we also see his humanity when he isn’t there for his wife, or is a little to bossy with his sister, and finally, when he leads his team somewhere that he didn’t receive specific instructions to go. These instances remind us of where any and all power comes from, the Holy Spirit. The author never fails to steer the reader in that direction, reminding us that the glory is God’s alone.

Personally, I loved the team’s dynamic. I have worked in ministry alongside some of God’s finest servants. I have experienced being part of a ministry team, and it was amazing! I think this story motivates Christians to be a part of God’s team! We may not be called to serve in the capacity of these fictional characters, but our passion and motivation should be no less. Even though this is a fictional story, we can see the parallels with our own spiritual journey. We do face battles daily, but as the author is faithful to remind us, the battle is the Lord’s and He will never leave us or forsake us.

This book was suspenseful, encouraging, motivating, fun and relatable. I couldn’t put it down! Two of my favorite things about this book were, first, that the Gospel is presented! If anyone reading this doesn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus, there are several examples of simple prayers you can repeat to ask Him into your heart! The second thing I love is how the author captures the reality of how God works. Things may not happen in the most conventional ways, but God uses our circumstances to draw us to Him and uses us to draw others to Him. This book perfectly depicts that!

I have read a lot of Christian fiction, and this book ranks at the top. The author covered all the aspects I look for in a “good book.” I can’t wait to start the second book!

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Inspirational Novel about Spiritual Warfare

Reviewed in the United States on 19 December 2017

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The plot of this book was fantastic. To describe it in short, it’s about a team of ordinary humans who were chosen by God to save others from demons that are plaguing them. These demons are born of negative emotions such as anger, hate, and lust, and Yeral Ogando put a lot of creativity into the design of these, such as lust being a moth who wraps her wings around you and smothers you. The idea that this team helps others overcome their demons is an important concept since it truly is difficult in real life for a person to overcome negative emotions without the help of other people who care about them.

This book made me a better person as I read it since I started analyzing my own negative traits, and if I imagine them as demons, it does truly make me want to work on getting rid of them. I obviously don’t have a special elite team sent by God to fix me, but in a way, this book is that team since it guides you to identifying these feelings and getting rid of them accordingly, all well providing an entertaining story.

One of the worst experiences of this novel is just how many characters you have to learn and that many of them fall flat. I feel that multiple characters could have been eliminated from the plot, and then the remaining characters would have had time and space to grow and have meaningful story arcs of their own. As mentioned, there is a good overarching story plot, but I think Ogando must have felt rushed to get his story completed since very few of the characters had development aside from a conversion to God and Christianity. I don’t think conversion automatically makes you a better person: there are sure to be a few struggles afterwards because it’s nearly impossible to change the habits built over entire years in one night.

I, personally, would have also enjoyed if it had been edited a bit better. It was edited (I checked in the acknowledgements), but specifically towards the middle of the novel, there were multiple mistakes that I couldn’t help but notice, such as an occasional lack of a period at the end of a sentence or a quotation mark when no one had said anything”
If you know what I mean.

Still, this is certainly a book worth reading if you’re a Christian who loves fantasy novels that take place in a real-life setting. Even if you’re not a Christian (I’m not, for example), it’s still a pleasant and entertaining read if you’re looking for something light and wholesome since so many books nowadays make you feel filthy after reading them.

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The Hero Within” by Yeral Ogando is a great read that deals clearly

Reviewed in the United States on 15 December 2017

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“Awareness: The Hero Within” by Yeral Ogando is a great read that deals clearly, but simply, with realities of spiritual warfare. It is a story of how a great God uses every day men and women in His army. It is a story that reveals the change redemption bring into the life of a person who simply believes. Is every aspect of this story theologically correct doctrine? The answer to that could be up for debate, but that is the function and joy of fiction - the writer can weave his understanding of a complex doctrine into a simpler fashion that makes it readable to every person who picks up his novel. And this is true for this fictional novel: Anthony and his counterparts experience new life as believers and engage in the realities of spiritual warfare. While I don’t agree with the picture presented that every person accepts salvation and engages in spiritual warfare somewhat easily and without struggle, I do agree that demons are very real and our fight as believers is not against men of earth, but against Satan and his minions. “Awareness: The Hero Within” brings this fight into a story that is easy to read yet is deep in truth. The characters are easy to relate to, the storyline is easy to follow, and the author leaves you wanting for more. Yeral Ogando did a great job with drawing me into his story so that I felt I was right there with them – not just reading a fictional story in a book. His writing is engaging and his thoughts are clear so that the reader is drawn into the situations with each individual character. And the ending leaves you longing for more. What happens to Anthony and Becky? Does Big Jax win the fight? How does Janet fit into the overall picture? And is all really well at the New Horizon Church? Will demons present themselves as humans? Will angels be in the picture by name? And what is God’s plan for these people and the fight they find themselves in? As I said, as drawn into this story as I was, I am ready to read more. I expect volume 2 to be as engaging as volume 1 – and I hope to get some answers!

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Cheri Roan

Scripture Comes Alive! Powerfully Engaging, Awe-Inspiring, Life-Changing Exceptional Novel!!!

Reviewed in the United States on 12 December 2017

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“I’ve held a sword in my hand, seen a demon, and I’ve recognized the reality of what really goes on behind the scenes. My life is never going to be the same again.”

The Elite Commander is calling up an army. Not just any army, an army of those who may be considered unworthy. But God calls the unworthy and makes them worthy. Anthony, who faced the end of a gun before answering the call. His sister, Janet, always served the Lord, but lacked courage and boldness. Michael is facing prison for drunk driving and killing 3 people. His wife, Deborah who loves God, but whose life has been shattered by Michael’s drinking and rage. However, all now stand ready to face the demons of darkness with sword and armor, ready to take on the call God has placed on them. Warriors in God’s army. The question is who will be called next will it be Anthony’s wife Becky and young son Ben? Who else will be called to Ohio to join the team? What demons will they encounter –fear, hostility, despair and sorrow or others? Only time will tell…

What an amazing book! Spiritual warfare with the demons of darkness, humans called out from the pit of despair, God’s grace and forgiveness, the authority of God’s name, the power of the Holy Spirit, everyday people becoming superheroes and there is even more to this book to even list! I’ve always felt Christian novels needed to be more than a sweet, clean story. They need to cause us to ponder and think- walking away changed and Yeral does not fail, In fact he more than exceeded my expectations. Christian readers will be inspired, encouraged and captivated by this outstanding book. The characters are real and engaging, the writing superb. Scripture came alive before my very eyes. “Left Behind”, “The Screwtape Letters”, “The Shack” and “This Present Darkness” rolled into one epic novel that I couldn’t put down. I wasn’t the same after reading “Awareness” (and this is only book one!) and I guarantee no one else will be either. Pondering the question, are we ready to answer the call? Remarkable must read for all Christians and those seeking.

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Alex P

A fresh take on old tropes

Reviewed in the United States on 29 December 2017

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The first volume of The Hero Within series, Awareness, is a classic work of Christian fiction. It is built around a world that is oblivious to the spiritual forces engaged in warfare and battle for the human heart. In the tradition of the Left Behind series, Ted Dekker, and Frank Peretti, the author, Yeral Ogando, brings to mind all the best qualities of a Christian fiction story. Bringing all sorts of characters into play, some of the book plays out like “slices of life,” but with an overshadowing conflict of how people need to choose to be better and choose God and cling to virtue. Overall, it is an inspirational work of fiction that would be enjoyable to any individual who loves Christian fiction.

Awareness reads slightly different from regular Christian works, on the basis that Ogando writes with a little more literary flair. For the regular reader of the genre this may be off-putting, but for those who don’t frequent Christian fiction, this may allow for an easier avenue to enjoy the story. The spiritual elements of the book are the most engaging and for the Christian believer, they will be the most edifying. I found Ogando’s use of the faith and virtue to be the best parts of this book. The way these all interact with our protagonists in the book; Anthony, a man waiting for the end, Janet, who is so timid even with faith, Michael, a drunk, and Deborah, who deals with doubt. I think all of their struggles reflect our own in most ways and thereby help bring us further into the story.

Ogando’s strength lies in applying the themes from scripture and making them real in our modern world. In a culture that continually seeks to sap the spiritual sphere of any power, Ogando seeks to replenish and establish that piece that has been missing from our lives for so long. Christian fiction isn’t known for this, and usually only flirts with such robust spiritual narratives and conflicts, but Awareness goes a step further and truly lives up to its title.

The only words of criticism I have towards the book is the pacing considering that it falls into the usual literary trope of milling around at first before it gets its legs. Ogando uses too many characters as well, which weigh the narrative down and makes the reader have to keep a running tally of whom we are talking about in the book. And also not sold on the gimmicky cliffhanger.

All in all, a good first entry to a series.

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