Beautiful Story of Hope
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Lovely story of hope, forgiveness and Gods redemption! I recommend this book to others as I could hardly stop reading until I had finished it.
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Delia has done a wonderful job of bring forth a beautiful story of faith,love,and growing. A woman who had lost both family and hope of having a family of husband and children,due to her age and looks,finds all that she has been praying for. The hardships she and her new family goes through,the building of their faith,and overcoming the scandals and those who would try tearing them apart,is a truly awesome story. Heart warming. True to the area of time.well worth visiting.
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What a beautiful story of relationships, reconciliation and love. Hope Springs is a story of reconciliation as a family that was torn apart is slowly pieced back together.
As a broken relationship and the loss of a husband lead to a budding new relationship a call to follow God is given, and a difficult decision must be made.
A seperation by color of skin is taking place in the town of Hope Springs, North Carolina and the pastors of the churches are faced with the problem of reconciling it.
As a young woman runs from man to man because she fears commitment, she is faced with the fact that she is really running from God.
As a grandmother struggles with a dibilitating lung cancer she is able to see her family drawn together in a new and magnifacent way.
All of these stories are housed within this one book Hope Springs. I would reccomend this book to people who enjoy reading about lives coming back together, grace, reconciliation and building new realtinoships. This book had just the right amount of romance mixed with faith as well as real life situations. I would give this book a 4 out of  5. It would be 5 out of 5 but I struggled with sompe of the writing style, so it was not my favorite book ever. A great read and I would highly recommend it.
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Again we are drawn back into Belinda's story of all the people that were touched by her tragic lose.  Dewy, her son struggles to overcome all the hurt he rightly feels.  It takes some hard lessons for Dewy to understand that he is not the only one who needs healing.  As you read on, all the ones involved are each dealing with their own struggle.  The story  carefully weaves each person's part to gather,  leaving no loose theads behind.  This is a book that shows that hope is possible, it is up to each of us to use the wonderful tool.  This is an uplifting book that will leave you with a smile on your face and hope in your heart.
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What a beautifully imaginative story, told from the perspective of a little boy who learns he has cancer. I can't imagine how a child must feel upon receiving that kind of news, but I can imagine this little book being an encouraging story and helpful guide for both children and their parents.

The illustrations are wonderful and add such warmth and personality to the story.

This story simply must be told, as it brings forth very clearly the message that the love and support of this young boy's family brings him the courage and hope he needs to win. And even though the stars may seem dim for a season, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

What a gift or even a get-well message this would be for any child suffering from illness.
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A lovely story full of hope for all of us who have traveled from a place of darkness at some time in our lives to the light and freedom that forgiveness and understanding bring.
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Kregel Publicatons offered me the opportunity to review a newly released picture book for children. Since I happen to collect children's picture books, I thought this was a perfect partnership.

The Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale, isn't a new story. Neither to me, or to literature in general. I have read other versions, and yet this one resonated with me the most. The story is beautiful, illustrating how the dreams and desires we have can be fulfilled in the most surprising and beautiful ways. It's a story of Hope and Redemption as it shares the message of Jesus's birth, life and Resurrection from the viewpoint of three trees.

Part of what makes this telling so well done is the simplicity. It's easily read by younger readers and for those not at that reading level yet, it's easy to comprehend as it's read to them. The artwork is beautiful, with muted, lovely colors in a traditional folk art style. At first, seeing the characters dressed in more modern clothing felt a little surprising since it's telling a Biblical era story, but the style suits the tale. It also gives the viewer an opportunity to connect a little more with the story, by allowing us to see ourselves in the pictures. Children should find this style of art easy to identify with, yet intricate enough for them to spend many hours looking at all the details hidden in the pages.

I received this book for free from Kregel Publications for this review.
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I would recommend this story to anyone seeking to read a story of God's love. While some of the subject matter is sobering and sad, the author sends a very uplifting message of God's love for each of us. The story confirms and reminds us that God has a plan for each of us.
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Nora Flite, you never cease to amaze me! This was a beautiful story about redemption, hope, and another chance to fulfill one's dreams. This is not a roses, fortune, and smiles story, especially at the beginning of it. There is darkness, hell, pain, envy, but moreover, there is the willingness to embrace and endure to what we believe in, grabbing and not letting go to the one positive thing we have in life. I absolutely loved it!
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What a beautiful story! Mabry impresses as a storyteller, delivering depth to her characters in a way that draws the reader into the lives of each one. This is a story of survival, happiness, despair, hope, hopelessness, and a multitude of other emotions. Once I started this book, I read it straight through. Beautifully done.
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Hope Harbor
By Irene Hannon

Hope Harbor was suppose to offer him a chance to regroup and refocus his life, a chance to heal from his loss.  But Hope Harbor has some surprises in store for Michael Hunter, starting with his lack of accommodations.  And then there is a near accident with Tracy Campbell, who is dealing with her own losses.

But these seemingly random unfortunate events are about to bring unexpected blessing to not only Michael and Tracy but Hope Harbor itself.  And second chances are not only a possibility but about to become a reality in this small Oregon community.  And with second chances comes healing and forgiveness.

When you take one hurting CEO, a struggling cranberry farmer, and a hurting recluse you get a story that will touch your heart.  Hope Harbor is a story of hope - hope of healing, hope of love, hope of reconciliation, and hope of starting over.  This is a stand-alone book that if you are unfamiliar with Irene Hannon's work would be a perfect introduction to her books.

This is a delightful and touching story that leaves you with an uplifted frame of mind and spirit. From the opening line you will be drawn to Hope Harbor and its residents and their hopes, dreams, and struggles.  I have to admit I wouldn't mind a second trip to Hope Harbor with a chance to meet and learn more about the residents of this Oregon community.

I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher Revell through their blogger program in exchange for my honest review.
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Blackberry Winter is a beautiful story of love and loss, hope and redemption. The past is intricately woven with the present to discover the mystery of the missing boy, Daniel Ray, from 1933's blackberry winter. I think the book description provides a great synopsis so I will not go too in-depth describing the story and just start with my experience...

I really enjoyed Jio's writing style and her ability to create a connection with the characters. Not to mention, I absolutely love Seattle and enjoy reading stories set in the area. Some of the Amazon reviewers claim that the story is too predictable, which I somewhat disagree. I felt as though many of the aspects of the story that came to light were easily predicted because I speculate the author wanted the reader to know. Also, some reviewers claim it was too easy for Claire to find all the clues to the mystery. I agree with their criticism of this aspect of the book and felt the author could have made it more believable to the reader (maybe by having one of the main characters secretly give Claire the story initially). I realize that my review may seem a little vague but I do not want to provide too much detail that would spoil the story for others. Overall I felt it was a lovely story and very enjoyable read. I look forward to reading more of Jio's books, potentially Violets of March next.
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A beautiful story of inspiration and hope!  This book is such a great triumph on the human spirit and the Will to carry on!  John's story will help parents, friends, coaches, and teachers work together and find the little everyday triumphs are those that matter most.
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An amazing and believable story that fills me with hope and gratitude. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in or curiosity about the hereafter.
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Award winning author, Julie Lessman, has written a truly inspiring and beautiful novel in Isle of Hope.  This story reaches out and touches the hearts of its readers, capturing and stealing their attention along the way.  Readers will not want to put down this story of loss, hatred, betrayal, but most of all love and forgiveness between two neighbor families, especially two best friends.  This story brings to light some of lifes greatest challenges, but with the love of God all can be overcome.  I highly recommend this touching and spiritually uplifting story from Julie Lessman and greatly anticipate the next book in this series.

Series: Isle of Hope
Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: October 15, 2015
Number of pages: 520

Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars

A review copy of the book was provided by the author, Julie Lessman, via SLB Tours.
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Another beautiful story! I love how she mixes realistic events but still colors them with hope. This story is not a happy one, but it still leaves you with a sense of hope. I'm looking forward to reading more of her work.
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This is a beautiful book that highlights the work of Heidi Baker and her organization in Mozambique.  It shows how God is still present and working in this world.  The story is told from first hand experience by author Cassandra Soars, and instills a sense of hope for the future as well as a stirring to participate in changing the world.