This is an awesome book! So Monk Kidd is an excellent writer ...
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This is an awesome book!  So Monk Kidd is an excellent writer and I could not put this book down.  Her telling of how things were in the early 19th century was very interesting and shocking at times.  The contrast between the whites and their slaves was so sad to read about.  The two main characters are unforgettable.
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Always Sue Monk Kidd never disappoints.  Here she is shedding light on slavery.  The book is beautifully written with characters that will long stay in your mind.  Even though this is a novel, it is also based in part on factual history.  I can see why this is an Oprah selection.  Oprah always picks the best books.  Enjoy this magnificent book.
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This is an intriguing book. Sue Monk Kidd has a beautiful story telling style with great character development. I take joy in reading her novels, but I was equally involved in her early non-fiction writing. She has a presence of mind and thought that I deeply enjoy.
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I Was Born Like This by Bishop Otis Kenner II was a phenomenal read. The writer introduces to his audience "the inherent Condition" which gives insight to what some individuals are born with. Bishop Otis Kenner also gives depth details about certain conditions while teaching the reader how to overcome the inherent condition. I recommend this book to all individuals seeking the knowledge and wisdom of inherent conditions while letting God guide your footsteps. I promise you,when you purchase this book you will feel renewed in the spirit of God. A MUST READ!
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This is a wonderful book written by a wonderful man.  In it Randy shares many of his victories, but not until he shares his failures and disappointments, trials, and heartbreaks.  I particularly love the 2 chapters called Pressing In and Power!  Randy really shares his life with us, the readers.  I really felt like I got to know and understand this humble man of God through reading this book.  This book is an honest account of a true man of God and how he became what he is today. Randy is a great example of one man who was obedient to the call of God and this man has now changed the lives of, my guess is, millions of people.
I highly recommend this book for people who want to know fascinating  things about a fascinating man and his journey with God and his zest for the gifts of God not only for himself but to pass it all on to others as well.  I would say it is an inspiring book and can show us all that though there are many obstacles as we walk the path, not to give up and press through for the blessing.
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Awesome book! I had my opinions about Joe Buck and let me just say, this book opened my eyes. Great book! It really tells a great story. He is humble and makes fun of himself often. Super interesting as well. I took it on vacation last summer. Buy it. You will love it!
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Kidd, master computer hacker, and LuEllen, master burglar are hired by a local action committee to discredit the mayor of a small Mississippi town. The mayor is corrupt, along with the group of selectmen who govern with her and the honest people in town want to take their town back. Kidd and LuEllen swing into action but things go wrong and two of the honest folk are murdered. And then Kidd himself is captured. Will he die in the dreaded vacuum chamber or will LuEllen be able to rescue him before it's too late.
The Kidd and LuEllen novels were originally written by John Sandford under his own name, John Camp, and as such pre-date his more successful "Prey" novels. The Kidd novels are just as good if you can overlook the outdated computer technology Kidd uses (that was cutting edge when the novels were written). The writing is great, characterization is right on and the dialog sparkles. As others have suggested read "The Fools Run" first to get a little background on both Kidd and LuEllen. I'd recommend this book.
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I can't say enough about how WONDERFUL this book is. The Master and Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, is an enlighten person that goes directly to the root of the problem. I have learned about humility, God and the force of life thru this awesome book! Thank you so much!
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This is my review, with honoring and appreciation for both Ann Kidd Taylor and Sue Monk Kidd. Initially I read our library copy, but by the end of the book I had placed "Traveling with Pomegranates" in my amazon cart ~ I will have a copy of my own. While the Greek and French travel references did not engage me to the degree they did the authors, and the self-absorbed analysis felt tedious at times (that only because theirs reminded me of my own), still I must plink the five-star button for this daughter/mother duo's courage to carry through. Their willingness to reveal along secret inner chambers I find heartening. Already I have risked sharing more with my daughters, noticing too the silenting challenges that were passed down to me. Thank you, Ann and Sue. My mom was a writer too, so I was following all kinds of my family's threads as I read.
And Sue, I actually look forward to receiving my copy for the fun of writing in the margins. I can't believe I would admit I am looking forward to writing in a book treasure. Haven't done that since way back in school. I know though that in revisiting your reflections on the writing process, I will have much to bounce off of with you from my own. It's going to be fun playing with you. ... Oh, interesting thought here: I may make those notes in the margin to my mom instead. Given another forty years she and I  might have gotten to the place of being able to go deep again, like we did when I was young. Mmmm, see. I'd easily go six stars, if available. Thanks so much. Well done!
Best wishes to both of you on your next books. Sparky, aka author E. Sandy Powell
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I enjoy and admire Sue Monk Kidd's writing style.  She did not let me down in this novel.  It is a fast moving story told from the point of view of two main characters - a privileged, intelligent, independent thinking white girl  who abhors slavery and a slave girl in her house.

 I have read other books on slavery so the theme isn't new.  However, I was impressed at how masterfully Kidd created the distinct voices of each of these characters.

I also learned something new. I didn't realize until I read the author's notes that this has elements of historical fiction.  The white woman, Sarah Grimke, actually existed and was an abolitionist and advocate for women's rights.  She was truly a woman ahead of her time.  My curiosity is  piqued, and I hope to read more about her. What strength and courage, to speak one's mind as a woman in those days.  I can't imagine living in a world where I was told I couldn't pursue my dreams because of my gender.  We take a lot for granted in Y2K+15!

In addition, I learned about African story quilts and since one is owned by the MFA in Boston, my home town, I hope to visit and see it.

Overall, this is well written and researched.

Also, I learned about African story quilts.  Since one is owned by the MFA in Boston, I intend to make a visit.
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After reading other fiction works by Sue Monk Kidd and enjoying them very much, I have decided to read some of her spiritual works. What really sealed the deal was reading some of the reviews listed here from so-called Christians, spewing their venom and self-righteousness. They never let you down! I could never understand how someone could proclaim to be Christian and then start in with the hate mongering when it comes to something that they don't believe in. "Judge not lest ye be judged" anyone? People like these are exactly why I left the Christian church and it's patriarchal narrow-mindedness behind long ago to study all religions. What passes for Christianity today is but a shadow of what it was meant to be. Now it's become "Hate thy neighbor if he doesn't agree with you, do unto others because they don't believe what you do,and everyone who doesn't agree with us is going to Hell! Our church is the One and Only Church! All others are wrong!
  It's a sad world that we live in today, filled with so much hate and violence towards others, I'm glad that I have books like this.  They give me hope and fill my heart with peace. They move me to start communing with our Heavenly Mother and Father again when I have become slack. They make me want to worship nature and take a look with new eyes at the beauty in the world that They created all around us.
  It breaks my heart to see so many people that have no tolerance for people that don't believe what they do. Just like some reader wrote, wondering what God was going to say to Sue Monk Kidd, I couldn't help but wonder the same thing about them. Will God ask them why they were filled with so much hate, so much judgement, and so much intolerance for others? If so, I wonder what their answers will be. "We were just doing it for you, God!" He's crying for them already because they just don't get what Christianity was meant to be.
  I LOVE Sue Monk Kidd books and will continue to read them. I'm so happy that she has found such a wonderful spiritual place for herself in this universe! I also hope that she continues to write about her feelings and comes through with a few more inspired fiction works as well.
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I absolutely loved this book. I appreciated the author's ability to weave fictional details and breathe life into some amazing people during a dark time in our history. I think Sue Monk Kidd honored the people and time she wrote about, without ever seeming trite, clichd or one-dimensional. Thank you for telling their tales so beautifully. I enjoyed every page.
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Great storyline, excellent characters and the dialogue is wonderful.  Sue Monk Kidd is just an excellent writer!  So glad I bought it.
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I absolutely loved this book!  I have read all of the books in the Monk series and I rank this one as one of my favorites.  Reading the book is like watching the show; you can see and hear all of the characters while you're reading.  It mixes mysteries with a lot of humor. I recommend this highly!
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Just received this book from Amazon yesterday and finished it today.  Excellent book! Fans of Hagman will learn a lot about the man who was JR Ewing. No one could have written a better book about the complex relationships he shared with his family and friends than his own daughter. She wrote a beautiful love letter to her dad with this book.  But it isn't a white washed memoir. She included the good and the bad; warts and all! I can highly recommend this book.
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Sean Kidd has written his first book and it is amazing. You are hooked from the first page. The characters are so real and could be your friends and neighbors. This book is a must buy and do not miss. Get ready to sit down with your Zombie killing weapons, a blanket and this book.
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I highly recommend this book!  From the first page to the last, I couldn't put down The Unlikely Disciple. Kevin Roose's style is insightful and funny, and covers controversial religious topics in a way that endears him to his readers.  This book will no doubt be a best seller.  Young and old alike will appreciate Roose's expertise in writing about his Christian undergraduate experiences.  A very moving and powerful book.