A Knock at the Door, by Rob Parsons is a quite remarkable story.

My attention to the book was drawn to it via a review in The UK Telegraph.

It is a remarkable story of a couple taking an almost stranger into their house a day or so before Christmas and his never leaving.

It is a story of faith, charity, kindness and selflessness. As I read (listened to) the book, there were occasions where I wanted to cry and laugh, sometimes in the same sentence!

I listened to the book as an audiobook, via Sotify,, while walking through town, at the gym, driving the car or just sitting listening to it. The book is narrated by the author Robert Parsons which significantly adds to its enjoyment.

While the book commences shortly after Rob and Dianne’s wedding, the book covers Rob’s early life, his connection with the church,  education, and mentors that led him to his professional career. However, the main focus is on this family’s  selfless decision of taking a man they hardly knew into their home a couple days before Christmas and having him live with them for 45 years. Yes, 45 years;through the early stages of their marriage, the birth of their 2 children, and how Ronnie  Lockwood fitted in and contributed to their family and their community. It’s a relationship of love and caring. For the Parsons family to have been so generous is a true act of selflessness, kindness and Christian charity.

It is a story of success not just of Rob Parsons but also Ronnie. Continue reading →