--- product_id: 11010391 title: "The God Box Paperback – May 5, 2009" brand: "alex sanchez" price: "3773 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/11010391-the-god-box-paperback-may-5-2009 store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # The God Box Paperback – May 5, 2009 **Brand:** alex sanchez **Price:** 3773 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The God Box Paperback – May 5, 2009 by alex sanchez - **How much does it cost?** 3773 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/11010391-the-god-box-paperback-may-5-2009) ## Best For - alex sanchez enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alex sanchez brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The God Box Paperback – May 5, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xykQjU3gL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing writing, heartfelt *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023* To me, this is a story of the abuse raising a child in a fundamentalist religion. The programming to make children hate themselves. 10% off makes and 4% of males are queer.These religious people are causing real harm.They spend hours debating text in poorly at best or maliciously translated texts of dubious origins.How much better would they be served by discussing at, literature, creating music, math or any thing useful.Alex is an amazing writer. Read everything he writes. I love this book but it is depressing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Coming From an Outsider *by K***G on Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2009* "The God Box" was about Paul (Pablo) and coming to terms with whether or not he's actually gay. The Christian belief (atleast in that small town) is that being gay is sinful, yet how can it be sinful if it's just a matter of falling in love?"The God Box" is loaded with challenges- Can you test god? Can you test your faith? Can you test what's in your heart and learn to be honest with yourself- regardless of what others think?Now, I titled this "coming from an outsider" because I'm just an avid reader. I am not gay, I'm not a teenager, and I'm not a believer in a god of any kind. However, because I love to read, I've read the Bible and I can respect it very much- as well as respect the faiths of those who are able to hold tight to their own personal beliefs. Religion is personal- reading books... not so much.So, now that you have a bit of a background on me- I hope that it will colour what I have to say next.WHAT I LOVED:-Paul and Manuel's characters were VERY well developed. Angie, Pa and Abuelita's were also VERY strong characters. I could picture them in my head, even though I don't think they actually were physically described in much detail in the book.-The journey that Paul was taken on through Manuel. The inner turmoil that Paul was going through while deciding if he wanted to take action or not-The dialogue with Paul and his Abuelita. I think she is my favorite character.-The descriptions and the arguments during Bible study classes. Fair to see BOTH sides of the story- and to keep true to each of the characters' opinions (didn't waver)-The discussions between Manuel and Paul about if it was sinful to be gay and Christian. I love religious debates and love hearing BOTH sides and many different viewpoints.-The ending. Very good. Brought a tear to my eye!WHAT I COULDN'T GET OVER:-The story jumped RIGHT in. Page one, there was already the inner turmoil. I think it would have been better if we got to know Paul and Angie at least a little bit before he started to "change". This book was about learning to accept- but it seemed like we "met" Paul when he was already learning to accept. Maybe a little more background would have been helpful?-The instant reaction to Manuel. Is it really like that? I know that when I see someone for the first time, no matter how handsome or energetic he is, I don't necessarily feel a "pull" toward him immediately. My mind doesn't instantly go to what it would feel like to touch his skin.-The reactions from the anti-gay guys. (turned out in the end, there was a sob story there too- I hated learning that part) It was just so dramatic. Maybe it's because it was such a small town? I know many gay guys and girls in my area and nothing like that EVER happened. Not since, like, the 80s.Even though it is technically a teen book, "The God Box" can be enjoyed by any age group and any sexuality. It's about attraction and acceptance. About romance and honesty. About faith and truth. Even if you're not religious, like me, it is still interesting to read what people choose to hold so dear to their hearts. It is intense to see inside their minds and try to understand and to feel what they do.I think everyone can relate to this story- regardless of your own life choices. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sensitive and Smart *by W***K on Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2007* I like Alex Sanchez's writings, and this latest one is probably one of the best because it handles a difficult subject sensitively and yet with a great deal of knowledge but also with some great humor ("did I miss the small print" in reference to John 3:16). Using the "proof-texters" own weapons, Sanchez defeats them at every turn (not that they would ever admit defeat--the Pharisees never did, and the modern ones don't either). I think the story deals with issues that adults need to face as well--if you're a person of any faith, do you have to be literal-minded and closed to any other point of view? Sanchez says "No." From the youth's point of view, it was very well done, and reminded me of so many people whom I have met (as well I myself) who ran into these personal confrontations. The young man who told me: God Loves you. When I replied, "That's not the question; I know God loves me," he responded, "What is the question?" I said, "The question is do YOU love me?" He immediately left. This is the reality these people reflected in the rigidity of Elizabeth & Cliff never deal with--they might be 110 years old with minds cast in stone, but this is what one meets in the world--the sadness of it is underscored. I would like to tell these people they (can't or don't) read Jesus' comments about them: You stand in the gates to hell and make converts twice the sons of hell as you yourselves (not an exact quote, but the meaning is the same). And the obvious results are not always as nice as given in this book--i.e., Matthew Shepherd and the boys in Alabama, etc. Sanchez does a very good job of tying this together in bringing these two very sincere (and devout) boys into a sense of what it really means to have faith and to love. I highly recommend it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/11010391-the-god-box-paperback-may-5-2009](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/11010391-the-god-box-paperback-may-5-2009) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*