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Saturday, July 16, 2011

The Blessed by Ann H. Gabhart

Blessed, The: A Novel




Blessed, The: A Novel

My Review:


This is one of those books where I kept saying "Really?"  The whole story highlighted the Shaker faith, a very interesting group of people. 

Their obligations made the main character of the book, Lacey, have hard questions for them.  It was good to see a Christian question - why they did certain things. 

This book was a love story.  I truly liked the way the author presented the entire book.

I would recommend this book in a heartbeat.  Due to the serious issues presented, I would use extreme caution for younger eyes. 

I'd love for this book to become a movie or a series.  It presents a very interesting way of life or culture.

From the publisher:


It is 1844. In her twenty years, Lacey Bishop has endured hard times including the death of her mother and her father’s remarriage to a woman with no love for his children. When she was thirteen, Lacey went to live with the preacher and his wife. Upon the sudden death of the preacher’s wife, difficult times return for Lacey. The preacher convinces Lacey to marry him so she can continue to act as a mother to the little girl who was left on the preacher’s doorstop. But Lacey never expected he would decide to take all of them to a Shaker village. At the village her marriage is still legal to the outside world but living in a Shaker community, they believed marriage is a sin. Lacey finds herself drawn to Isaac Kingston, a man who came to the Shakers after his young bride died. Confused and her heart torn between right and wrong, Lacey must choose what to do. Discover how the Shakers lived in The Blessed and if truth, love and forgiveness become reality for Lacey.



Blessings to you!  You are loved!

Note: I was sent complimentary copy for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated. The review was my honest opinion and views and not influenced by the sponsor in any way.

“Available July 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Martha by Diana Wallis Taylor Book Review

Martha: A Novel

Martha: A Novel


This is one of those books that I didn't want to end.  It tells the story of Martha, the sister of Lazarus, in the Bible.

I don't usually like to read fiction that is based on non-fiction, it tends to confuse me.  But, the writer truly does a wonderful job of explaining the story according to the Bible and I didn't get my facts messed up.  I grew a greater understanding of Martha and fell more in love with Jesus. 

I also had to go back to the Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and re-read the chapter about the resurrection and Crucifixion of Jesus.  She points out some facts that I had read before but had forgotten.  Truly, it was perfect timing for me.

Again, I loved this book!

Blessings to you!  You are loved!

Note: I was sent complimentary copy for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated. The review was my honest opinion and views and not influenced by the sponsor in any way.