Wonderful and powerful story!
931612
This book is an amazing story of an untold hero!  Beautifully brought to life by the author it shows us the courage and sacrifice Pino demonstrated during that time. What a hero!
428054
This is such a wonderful book. True story: we were fortunate enough to have the birth mom of one of our kids read this story at bedtime to both of our children when she visited. Very powerful. Thank you for writing this story!
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What a great family story!  A. K. Driggs is a detailed writer who shares her story with ease and great poise. I was captivated from the first few pages and couldn't put it down.  It is a great story to share and I was enriched from reading this book.  Having had children in my own family that have joined us in unconventional ways, I was really touched by this book.

A. K. Driggs tells her uplifting and profound story in such a thoughtful, clear way.  Through sharing, she shows how resilient the human spirit is and how we all have a history to share.  This is a book that I will share with my family and other loved ones.  I believe that there is something wonderful that can be found within its pages by readers of all ages.  It touched my heart!

I think this book would be a great read for teens and adults.  It has great perspective that needs to be shared and I am so glad that read this book.  I will be keeping this book on my shelf, to share with my family.
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There have been just a few books that made me feel emotional and this one made me feel it twice, why? Because I had to read it twice. I just loved this story and I think I have no words to describe it properly, there are for sure some words that cross my mind when I think of this book, they are; beautiful, love, history and war. I found this story fascinating and so powerful, the way it was written made me feel like it was me the one living that tale, it really made me feel, or at least, think how the characters would feel about each other at the very moment they were living in. I definitely believe that the author did a great job while writing it, because even when the book shows you how the story goes at the very beginning, the author found out a way to make you feel that you want more about those two main characters, and thats what I loved the most about it. I strongly recommend this book to everybody! I am pretty sure it won't let you down, and Im also 100% sure that it deserves to be read more than just once!
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A wonderful uplifting story. Wow! Intensely emotional and inspiring. Well written with great characters and story, just make sure you grab some tissue before reading.  This story captures your attention along with your heartstrings.  I volunteered to leave a review after reading an Advanced Reader Copy.
531378
What a beautiful story of the power of faith and the spirit of giving!  I absolutely loved the story, and the illustrations are amazing!
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I loved this book!  We took two days to read and discuss the book as we read.  It was one of the most powerful discussions I have every had with third graders!  Their ability to understand, make connections, show compassion and care, and desire to "help solve the problem" in the story were amazing.

Once we had completely read the story and discussed the areas in the book that they found interesting or concerning, I shared that this was a true story and that I knew the author.  They were very excited to know that someone has written a story for kids.

I highly recommend this book to all elementary school teachers as part of their social studies and health programs.  Through this most wonderful written book, students are able to share their stories and begin to become change agents in their room and in their school. It give them the courage to "stand up and say "I don't like what you are doing. You need to stop."  Thank you Kevin for having the courage to share so children can feel they CAN make a difference.
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This book had me enthralled from the first page! It was such a moving and powerful story and had me in tears several times.
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This story is so incredibly inspiring! My 11 year old son and I just couldn't put it down!! It demonstrates the power of love and kindness has to change a child's life, to overcome the past. And in this story, you see God's hand moving in each individual's story as he weaves their complete stories together demonstrating that God has been in their stories from the beginning.  And embodies the truth that love and kindness truly changes lives.
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This true story is very powerful. Both to adults and children. My church buses children in from the nearby communities. We count it a joy to teach all the children of God's love and forgiveness. Many of the children come from very broken homes. I taught this story during vbs last year. As I taught each age group they sat silently, spell bound by this story. That any of them sat still is amazing much less all of them. Towards the end of the week a girl came who enjoys stirring up trouble. The other children immediately told her to stop because they didn't want to miss any of the story. Parents who accompanied their children listened intently. This story was one many of them could relate to. The power of God in changing even the most broken of lives is truly amazing.
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What an amazing story! My emotions were pulled in every direction; I laughed out loud, I cried, and yes, I even experienced frustrations! Rebecca's story is incredible, and for her to have found love and devotion in Ray is a true blessing. Ray did a great job recording their journey. I recommend reading their story and become inspired by their love and will to live! (the picture on the cover speaks louder than words, and chokes me up whenever I see it!) I have recommended this book to my book club!
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A beautifully written story with a deep life impact. Brandon has carefully crafted a tale of his life and so many others, which most can easily relate to. Words are powerful. Words carry lies that can damage and distort reality. Words can heal and bring life. As a mother, grandmother, social worker, teacher, and counselor, I have have had to help myself and others unravel and dislodge lies. This story brings life and hope to many that words of life can be tended and will produce great fruit, while hurtful words can be dislodged and replaced! Am excited to receive my own copy soon!
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Emilie Richards has again written a story that held me enthralled all the way through. I read it slowly because I wanted to linger and be with the characters in their struggles  to sort through their lives and see what they truly valued and wanted. It is a powerful story, with complex characters - with two women, while meeting in the foster care system are truly sisters. The only part I hated was the end. No the ending of the story was fine - I just wanted it to go on and on!

I loved the main characters and the minor ones. Each had their part to play and enriched the experience. I think especially of Hayley, a young girl in the foster care system, Roscoe a dog in need of rescue, Robin and Kris' children, well just about each one of them - good or bad - made this novel what it is.

Secrets, lies, guilt, hard heartedness, cruelty and deep hurt on one hand, - revelation, love, forgiveness, standing for self, owning the real self and trust in the other.  And very importantly - the rights of children to safety, care and love. The kind of book I totally love, placing it on my Keeper's Shelf!
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This book was incredible! Erin, the survivor, meets the one person who can rescue her from the darkness. I cried, laughed and screamed during this book.  I got so frustrated with the story at one point I almost through my kindle (then I remembered that I was not reading a hardcopy but an eBook). I was that invested in this story.  Thank you Kathy Coopmans for such a beautiful story with awe inspiring characters!
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What a wonderful story!!! The story was about the epic struggle to survive amidst great adversity and the strength of the human spirit that helps us to experience joy in the end.

Bryony was a young woman who had lost both of her parents and was grandmother and was now living with her grandfather and two younger sisters on a tenant farm in Arkansas in 1930.  World War I was over and the Great Depression was just beginning.  Their area was in the midst of a great drought and times were beginning to look very bleak.  Bryony, wanting to take care of her family, goes to the landowner's mansion to beg for leniency and ends up being offered a job as a housemaid to work off her grandfather's debt.

Michael, is the landowners only son.  Michael served in the Great War in France and was sprayed with mustard gas.  A decade has gone by and he is still struggling with the loss he experienced, both emotional and physical.  He has shut himself off from the rest of the world.  The only thing of joy that he has is his art.  He had discovered a love of sketching and drawing intricate and detailed botanicals.  It provides solace to his soul and helps him escape the censure of his father who only wants him to take his place as the heir of the plantation.

There is so much depth to this story and so much adversity and challenge to overcome.  There are secrets that destroy if they ever are discovered.  This story is about the journey of so many and the relief they experience when the sweetest rain finally comes.

I was given this book in exchange for an  honest review.
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I met Jason and purchased the newly released 10th Anniversary Edition of The James Miracle at a book signing in Las Vegas in late September. I started reading it that night and could not put it down! The James Miracle is a short but very powerful story of love, family, and faith and is definitely a worthwhile read! If you are looking for a great story with a meaningful message put The James Miracle at the top of your reading list! Oh, and make sure you have a box of tissue close by.
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What exquisite writing and what a wonderful, griping and powerful story. I couldn't put it down. I have already read the second  book and am waiting for number three. Seraph is a multifaceted and emotionally rich character and I was right there with her every moment. Bravo!!