- Robert Clark "After I finished "Breakthrough" at 11pm in bed I immediately bought his next book; "Amid The Shadows" without even reading the synopsis or the reviews. Refresh and try again. Based on Joyce Smith’s book The Impossible, Breakthrough dramatizes the real-life story of 14-year-old John Smith, told from the perspective of his mother, Joyce Smith. I love sci-fi, but I haven't read it for a long time. As the third book in the Breakthrough book series, the Catalyst tied up the loose ends and was much more realistic considering the fact that not everyone survives in the story. Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story of a Mother's Faith and Her Child's Resurrection (9781546010609) by Joyce Smith, Ginger Kolbaba It had been a long time since I'd indulged in the junk food of the reading world. I don't know. The plot concept may be creative, but the prose is awkward and amateurish, and the "science" is laughable. Definitely not for atheists or the hardcore who don't understand or scoff at middle America. Jon Queijo is a medical journalist, and has the ability to take complex medical and scientific information and make it accessible to the general reader, rather than just 'dumbing it down.' The head of the USGS will have a PHD, will not be called "Ms." and will not lead an expedition into the field. I probably would have read any dumb story if it just had dolphins, submarines, and a principled Navy officer. I read mostly books in my genre that I write in crime/thrillers. I am 72 years old and I have been reading science fiction since I discovered the genre 68 years ago. This book reminded me a lot of The Swarm. Given that it has a number of sequels, I thought it might be good. I'm not saying this is derivative, or suggesting plagiarism. First, the positives. Similar in style and format to her Everybody Paints! WHy didn't you add in your story something that the aliens should have done---that is they didn't ask o In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. Not outstanding, but decent, especially by 1948 standards. To create our... ONE OF THE GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS IN HUMAN HISTORY. Perhaps this is something that one day may even be possible. If I could figure out to go 5-1/2, this series would get that. The head of the USGS will have a PHD, will not be called "Ms." and will not lead an expedition into the field. Breakthrough is the debut novel from Michael Grumley. Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2017. I read a lot!!! It is not loose-lead, paperback, or skimpy. And if you are this is a pretty good read. Fairly soon there are far more than three words! Even though it is sci-fi, none of the explanations that involve math and/or science are too complicated for even a math/science dummy like me to understa. I love the idea of figuring out a way to talk with dolphins and then learning from them. Thank you, Michael Crumley. A friend of mine sent me a text and told me to get my kindle and order Breakthrough. Swayed by the large number of 5-star reviews, I downloaded this book last night. Atlantic senior writer Coates (The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, Two Sons, and an Unlikely Road to Manhood, 2008) offers this eloquent memoir as a letter to his teenage son, bearing witness to his own experiences and conveying passionate hopes for his son’s life.“I am wounded,” he writes. Or how 12 submarines can be destroyed in their own crossfire when avoiding crossfire is tactics 101. Mr. Grumley has done a halfhearted job of both research and thinking, and written a badly flawed book. Welcome back. One of the world’s most celebrated creators of civic architecture is profiled in this accessible, engaging biography. Well & smoothly written. The Catalyst is the third book in the Breakthrough book series by Michael C Grumley. There's too much going on, talking dolphins that start as the main focus and are gone for the rest of the book. Using a computer and a program specially designed, they used it to video and track their two in house dolphins extraordinaire... DIRK and SALLY . I suspected this going in, but like rewarding yourself with a rare Big Mac, you know what you're doing is wrong, you know it's best not to look too closely at what you're holding. I've been a fan of action/adventure since Alistair MacLean and Desmond Bagley, on through Clive Cussler and so on. The powerful story of a father’s past and a son’s future. I am going to buy the next book now to see how the story continues. Given that it has a number of sequels, I thought it might be good. Breakthrough of the Year, top online news, and science book highlights By Sarah Crespi , David Grimm , Catherine Matacic , Valerie Thompson Dec. 17, 2020 , 2:00 PM Science Podcast How could they even respect humans that keep them as prisoners? Title: Breakthrough Author: Michael C. Grumley Pages: 322 My rating: ☆☆☆☆½ Release date: March 6, 2013 on Amazon I have a break in my schedule, so I’m reviewing a number of suspense novels that I’ve been reading over the past year. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. I downloaded this to my Kindle from the lender's library before a trip, not expecting much. A lovely premise, but the story degenerates into military-junkie shootemup that is repetitive, unoriginal, and boring, and violates most of the known standards for good writing. I will certainly follow this series. It will be as quickly forgotten as consumed, leaving you to seek out a heartier, more substantive bibliographic experience. Breakthrough is a true story that has been made into a movie, and shows the miracle and power of prayer. Like its lead character, Breakthrough is fiercely focused on faith -- but its less subtle elements are balanced by strong performances and an uplifting story. The author did absolutely no work at all in getting anything right in nearly all aspects of the story. I really liked this book, everything seemed to flow well and it really captured my imagination and at some points I never wanted to put it down as I wanted to see what would happen next. Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017. Struggled to get halfway through and gave up on it. The author did absolutely no work at all in getting anything right in nearly all aspects of the story. Why would anyone think that "Our Country" must be asked before anyone does anything, even on the other side of the planet. I had an exciting live session with Megha where we discussed about the writing process, what made her write this book, what she learned and a lot more. the idiot one that kept calling the dolphins fish!). I especially loved the interaction between the dolphins and the humans. The Breakthrough in Two Acts: Breaking the Spells of Painful Emotions and Finding the Calm in the Present Moment by Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D. is an insightful and thought-provoking book that gives practical suggestions and techniques on how to work through our consciousness to achieve a peaceful and calm state of mind. I guess this speaks volumes to the vast majority of reader's ignorance on basic Earth Science in particular, but in so so many other aspects this book falls flat. Calling the team in they are all very excited! Sadly I bought the trilogy based on the reviews. Even though it is sci-fi, none of the explanations that involve math and/or science are too complicated for even a math/science dummy like me to understand. It’s heartbreaking, as John struggles with his identity and self-worth. Smart, patriot, and tough but not superhuman like some novels. Picked this up free from the Kindle Owners Lending Library. WRONG!! For example, the bottom of the ocean does not contain "soil", it is "sediment". This page works best with JavaScript. The book is narrated by Scott Brick and he did a fabulous job! I just think if you enjoyed reading one, you'd probably enjoy the other. The information about Breakthrough shown above was first featured in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's online-magazine that keeps our members abreast of notable and high-profile books publishing in the coming weeks. Suffice to say that from here on out there is oodles of action, dolphin talking to humans, shocking discoveries, immense politics, political backstabbing, and immense worry for the safety of the planet. In 1944 a German sergeant gets involved in an anti-Hitler conspiracy, and saves the … There were some technical details, particularly in the action scenes, that weren't right. Not saying that the story is bad. Previously published as The Impossible. Reviews Breakthrough Mark Dujsik April 19, 2019. The Resilience Breakthrough opens with a very powerful story that nearly had me in tears on the train. Everything goes quickly from there. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Don't reccomend. Breakthrough by Michael C. Grumley is a good sci-fi book where you can cheer for the dolphins, talk with the dolphins, meet with aliens, and hate on the corrupt government (esp. Will it be the end of the world? Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of. However, the book is plagued with bad writing, forgettable characters, implausible situations, and plot holes large enough to prompt this reader to say: "That's not how any of this works." But this delivered much more. But when I read the first paragraph, I thought, "Uh-oh. This is an excellent finale and addition to an exceedingly great science fiction story. As I read through the first few chapters, my suspicions were confirmed: This book is awful. I did enjoy this book quite a bit, but it left me with a lot of questions. This does not look promising." Alison goes in early the next day to retrieve her notebook...about to leave, something catches her eye. I couldn't put it down!!!! Read something else instead. But this book had 8,000 reviews, as you may have guessed I am a sucker for a book with a lot of reviews. I found it altogether an engaging read. Considered a joke in her scientific community thanks to a past resesrch trial thst the Navy stole and delayed her getting back data for so long that nobody in her circles believed her...she has every right NOT to trust the Navy again. I received this book from the publisher. I did enjoy this book quite a bit, but it left me with a lot of questions. Christian Moore writes movingly about his personal academic triumph despite his learning difficulties and being told he would never make much of his life. The narrator did an excellent job with the pacing and voicing. ANYTHING else. After 45 minutes of unsuccessful CPR, Smith mustered her faith and cried aloud to God to save him. I will certainly follow this series. Clive Custler channels Jaques Cousteau through Arthur C. Clark! A great read with lots of interesting and thought provoking events. [ These were the most unbelievable (as in "not" believable) aliens I've ever read about. Book Review: How a Wartime Disaster Led to a Cancer Breakthrough Republish In “The Great Secret,” Jennet Conant shows how a World War II … Picked this up free from the Kindle Owners Lending Library. This commercially successful book is poorly constructed and nutritionally deficient in almost every meaningful way. Or the weird and unexplained deus et machina that resolves things at the end---like how the dolphin survives a nuclear blast. Will not be following this series further. Or how a special forces team can storm a facility, yet somehow fail to cover the back entrance, allowing the civilian targets to escape. I picked it up as one of the freebies from Amazon. In her desperation, Joyce loudly prays over her son's body -- and, against all odds, his pulse begins again. - though these become more interesting in the following books in the series. After some of the disparate character threads are united, we learn that two individuals held in isolation for their entire lives can count into the thousands. You had me at talking dolphins and submarines. That book forever changed the way I looked at sand. Luckily there are a few more books in this series to get to read! 360 pages and 30 chapters of material make for a solid and impressive work. Title: Breakthrough Author: Michael C. Grumley Pages: 322 My rating: ☆☆☆☆½ Release date: March 6, 2013 on Amazon I have a break in my schedule, so I’m reviewing a number of suspense novels that I’ve been reading over the past year. cooperation vs. dominance - and various results likely to accrue from different approaches, also some ruminations upon the definition of "progress." This book starts off following a team of researchers who are trying to unlock speech communication between humans and dolphins. ... Just a year earlier, Mr. O’Keefe pulled off an undercover-journalist sting for the record books. No doubt the couple knows a lot about wave interference too, unfortunately knowledge not imparted to the author (who must never have learned anything by throwing rocks into a pond), as the biggest idiocy of the book wouldn't have been written else wise. Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018. I finally got to Michael C. Grumley’s first entry in his four-part “Breakthrough” series. There's never any doubt that things will work out just fine in "Breakthrough," and not only because Roxann Dawson's movie is based on a true story. Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016. They are in my kindle and I'm starting Book 2 - Leap, as soon as I finish this review. [Spoiler alerts] Or how a presidential staffer can somehow order a nuclear attack without the knowledge of the president. This book uses the work 116 times.]. But the science seemed well-researched, at least to my layman's eyes. This book will not ensure that you have success with your digital marketing efforts. [tangent: I had a writing teacher who told us that we could use the word 'suddenly' only once in our writing career, and that we should choose wisely. Breakthrough is a fast-paced, action-oriented story peppered with interesting science details and fun science fiction. 10,306 global ratings | 9,499 global reviews, Horrible writing -- apparent in the first paragraph, Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018. BOOK REVIEW: 'Breakthrough' Follow Us Search Search Keyword: Recommended. Breakthrough! I liked the dolphins but the technical errors are inexcusable. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. I just ordered the 3 remaining books in the series. The physical aspect was briefly explained, but the rest of it was assumed. There's a problem loading this menu right now. I was not required to write a positive review. I suspected this going in, but like rewarding yourself with a rare Big Mac, you know what you're doing is wrong, you know it's best not to look too closely at what you're holding, but sometimes you just want to have some fun. Breakthrough is a unashamedly Christian movie about the power of faith and prayer. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. For example, underlings who can walk in, unscheduled, to an Admiral's office, when Admiral's time is scheduled in five-minute increments and appointments often have to be scheduled weeks and months ahead.) They looked and acted just like us. Of course I have my favorite authors. I can set aside disbelief as well as anyone, which is what one often has to do especially for science fiction writing, but this was just horrible. John Clay and his friend Steve immediately know she seems to have an aversion to either the government, Navy, or both...they just dont know why. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018. The government turning a blind eue to geophraphical issues, earthquakes, aliens stealing Earths water. I also liked that even though there was just a hint of a possible romance, it didn't take over the plot of the book. It isn't and it wasn't. anyone who likes oceanic fantasy sci-fi stories. Today’s book review by 13 year old Pooja. Talking to dolphins was a fun fantasy, time/space travel through vortexes was not. is an absolute top-notch, high quality hardbound book. I finally got to Michael C. Grumley’s first entry in his four-part “Breakthrough” series. Breakthrough by Michael C. Grumley is a good sci-fi book where you can cheer for the dolphins, talk with the dolphins, meet with aliens, and hate on the corrupt government (esp. They remind me of James Rollins Sigma Force characters. I didn't truly know quite what to expect with this book as I'd not read anything by this author before. This book grabs you right from the beginning and it is tough to put down. The book stands alone. It will, however, give you a great blueprint on what to do to give yourself the best chance at success. Yet in this not-well-thought-out setting the dolphins are portrayed as happy go lucky individuals who love their jailers. Its one virtue is a decent amount of character development. The book is filled with moments of joy and grief and one can feel it all. Suspense. Most of the current SciFi, seems ridiculous and does not expand the mind. It will give you the tools to BREAKTHROUGH the barriers and become a success story. This is a review of the audible version. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018 The book has an interesting premise and a few promising subplots. This was a great book to finish as my first read of 2019. They're all workaholics, but after a very long day they force themselves to leave. Conveniently, they are entirely human and speak excellent English. Later we got the "keep enhancing the video" thing seen on every lame detective show, but I stuck with it. There is a lot of action. I sort of liked this book up until the people came out of the space time portal. I am just the average computer user, so I can't comment on the accuracy of the technical information flying around in the first few chapters. Michael C. Grumley’s. I'm now looking forward to reading the second book in the series. the idiot one that kept calling the dolphins fish!). I started to get suspicious that I wasn't going to like this "hard sf" when the Ultra-Low Frequency transmission from the UUV was able to support video. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Don't waste your time or money. Persepolis Book Review: The Personal Is Always Political By Navya Khanna 19th August, 2020 Persepolis narrates the story of the political and cultural evolution of Iran through the eyes of a young girl. Persepolis narrates the story of the political and cultural evolution of Iran through the eyes of a young girl. If you can speak with dolphins as sentient being, then how then do you deal with them being prisoners in a tank? In BREAKTHROUGH, after their 14-year-old son John (Marcel Ruiz) falls through a frozen lake, rescuers and doctors tell Joyce (Chrissy Metz) and Brian Smith (Josh Lucas) that his heart has stopped, and there's nothing they can do. Breakthrough Review: A Misled Plot Overshadows A Stunning Performance. This book reminded me a lot of The Swarm. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? You still have to do the work and have a little luck. So take the ride...meet Dirk, Sally and an amazing cast of characters. The story is engaging, the plot multi-layered and fairly credible, the characters well drawn (including the dolphins). Why would anyone think that "Our, Thanks Patrick - I suppose M. Guerra also thinks that "Our Country" was singe handedly responsible for winning WWII. our. Their bosses wqnt to borrow her beloved dolphins to retrieve a lost rover on the ocean floor. The saving grace of Breakthrough comes in the form of its star Chrissy … This commercially successful book is poorly constructed and nutritionally deficient in almost every meaningful way. Yet they have a job to do. There isn't a time when I don't have a book going. When an anomaly on the floor of the Caribbean causes a US nuclear sub to abort its mission, naval technical investigator John Clay is assigned to the case. S from Chennai is of the book ‘The Breakthrough,’ sharing the stories and lives of a diverse group of amazing, successful and smart people. So imagine her shock and disdain when two Navy men come calling. Tweet. The Resilience Breakthrough [Book review] Last Updated on 1 July, 2020 by Elizabeth Harrin. This story is so many things. Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2019. Too child fantasy like, I tried to finished dragging it out...but bought something else instead. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. (Shame on all those human societies that never got past a couple handfuls.) That's the point where I could go no further, though there wasn't much left. It would be nice to think the author is accurate and his inter-species translation cyber=suggestions feasible. Book Review of The Breakthrough: Politics And Race In The Age Of Obama: the Nonfiction, Hardcover by Gwen Ifill (Knopf, Jan 20, 2009) Later we got the "keep enhancing the video" thing seen on every lame detective show, but I stuck with it. If the year was 1948 and this book was serialized in Astounding, it would be great. Loved the plot, characters, dolphins, and the aliens! The story has the standard sci-fi elements, including a wormhole technology that transports members of an alien race to the bottom of the ocean. This book grabs you right from the beginning and it is tough to put down. If you c. Seriously one of the worst books I have ever read. Directed by Roxann Dawson. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. The book has an interesting premise and a few promising subplots. Breakthrough is the story of…. It was a little different than the books I usually read But I was NOT disappointed. To authors willing to write science fiction: Please, Pretty please, do consult with scientists when building your plots. Breakthrough Critics Consensus. Leaving out huge logical mistakes will take out all the fun of reading your books. What can happen when science, nature, survival and abject terror collide with a taut and high-powered science fiction tale? Two of my most favorite things in the world. Too much exposure to too many Stallone films, eh. There is also a lot of thought about different cultural paradigms - e.g. :The Lives and Art of the Wyeth Family (2014) and Wideness and Wonder: The Life and Art of Georgia O’Keeffe (2011), Rubin’s well-researched profile examines the career, creative processes, and career milestones of … I'm now THRILLED I got this amazing book. I for one got to the last page and just knew i had to read more. This could have been a decent book with some research and explanation of the settings and Earth processes but instead it was just horrendous in its errors and complete ignorance. BREAKTHROUGH Book Review. Well done!" The alien we had most contact with might as well have been a paper doll for all the personality he had. about the miraculous power of faith. Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2017, I just ordered the 4th book in the "Breakthrough" series - you, one could even say "I loved it!" ??? Review: The Breakthrough by Megha Bajaj published by Rupa Publications is a book that will change your perspective towards life. However, the book is plagued with bad writing, forgettable characters, implausible situations, and plot holes large enough to prompt this reader to say: "That's not how any of this works." In 1994, leading trainer, speaker, and author Steve Finkel wrote the first version of the book Breakthrough! I started to get suspicious that I wasn't going to like this "hard sf" when the Ultra-Low Frequency transmission from the UUV was able to support video. - but I hate to give 5 stars to anything. This new voice brings back food for thought and it is well written. Who would think two dolphins could be the ones to possibly save the day? The first part of the first book did have my eyes glazing over a bit, due to "geek-speak" dealing with the computer technicalities for the IMIS - a system designed to facilitate inter-species communication (in this book: human with dolphin). Wow! Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018. Allison and her team of misfit scientists and a wonderful computer "white hat" hacker have done the impossible. They called themselves human and spoke Englis. The teams hope is this computer will help translate the dolohin language and make communication possible. For example, the bottom of the ocean does not contain "soil", it is "sediment". Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. OMG!!! I'm not saying this is derivative, or suggesting plagiarism. Three words are translated already! They called themselves human and spoke English in spite of being from a different planet. With Richard Burton, Rod Steiger, Helmut Griem, Klaus Löwitsch. Posing as … With Marcel Ruiz, Topher Grace, Sarah Constible, Dennis Haysbert. After some of the disparate character threads are united, we learn that two individuals held in isolation for thei. Seriously one of the worst books I have ever read. EUREKA!! I was completely and utterly hooked within the first chapter. To see what your friends thought of this book, Thanks Patrick - I suppose M. Guerra also thinks that "Our Country" was singe handedly responsible for winning WWII. Book Review: “Breakthrough” by John C. Robinson by Fred Plumer on January 20, 2016 | John Robinson takes on a challenge that befuddles most of us in this interesting and even challenging book, Breakthrough. Until 2 days ago I hadn't heard of Michael Grumley. I actually just took a ten minute break after I wrote that so that I could try to sort the story out enough to put it into a brief description. Breakthrough is appropriate for all ages over 12. anyone who knows that a good adventure doesn't need constant cursing and gruesome deaths. Popular Science Fiction on GoodReads with between 10000 and 24999 ratings. How to Explode Production of Experienced Consultants, an attractive hardbound book written not only for rookies but especially for the under-producing veterans who, even today, overpopulate the recruiting and placement profession. I just think if you enjoyed reading one, you'd probably enjoy the other. The book is narrated by Scott Brick and he did a fabulous job! I was excited to read this book because I was very inspired by the story of Joyce Smith son falling through the ice when his heart has stopped and she asked God to save him and heal his body. A very enjoyable read for Men, Women, and Dolphins - get it! “The Breakthrough” is the story of this desperate war waged on a cellular level. country for permission to take the water. (I'm retired). Same old same old right? Pooja is a classical dancer, she love’s to read motivational quotes of Buddha, she loves growing plants. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. There is something down there, and they need to get it. Breakthrough is also a major motion picture although I have not seen the movie to know how the book compares. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Amazing how good a book can be without profanity and sex. Michael C. Grumley is the author of the best-selling BREAKTHROUGH series, with over one million books sold to date. Navy SEALS - and political action, some violence, science, speculation, credibly introduced science fiction content. He encounters a team of marine biologists, under the leadership of Alison Shaw, who, with the aid of a powerful computer are on the verge of a scientific breakthrough; they have developed the ability to conduct two-way communication with earth’s second most intelligent species, dolphins. 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