What is it about? Marcie McGill and her sister Cindy reach a crossroads in their lives. Two women, one facing opportunity, the other tragedy. Can their bond endure? Marcie pursues her dream of becoming a published writer while Cindy faces a terrible tragedy. In this gripping story of faith, loss and the transcending nature of sacrifice, Gowen gives voice to a beloved baby who has none. She shows the incredible power that comes to families when they pull together to overcome challenges. It is at these times that a house of pain can become a house of diamonds.
What did I think? I really liked this book, as I liked the first book she wrote. It touched me, especially the situation with the baby. I couldn't put it down until I knew what happened with that boy. The only problem I had was the same with the first book, I couldn't wrap my head around some of the Mormon terminology. I could relate to Marcie as she struggles to find time to pursue her love of writing, even after hearing harsh criticism from her writing group. Karen is a very supportive writer, support her back: pick up this book today!
Buy it here for $3.99
(2) I Pray Hardest When I'm Being Shot At by Kyle Garret
What is it about? After the attack on Pearl Harbor, eighteen-year-old Robert Stuart had a decision to make: keep working at the steel mill in Warren, Ohio, or volunteer to serve his country. Anne Davis had a decision of her own to make. The girls in her high school were going to send letters to alumni who were going off to war. She looked at the list of soldiers and saw a familiar name: Robert Stuart.The letters Anne sent would mark the beginning of a relationship that would span sixty years, two marriages, two children, and three wars.Over half a century after those first letters were sent, the Stuarts' grandson, Kyle, began chronicling their life together. He would discover pieces of a family history that only he dug deep enough to learn. But in the back of his mind, one concern lingered: the story of a person's life can only have one ending, and his grandfather's health was deteriorating.
What did I think? It wasn't what I expected. I thought this would be a story about the grandfather and the wars he fought but it turned out to be more about the hardship of getting the memoir written. That disappointed me. Also, I became confused with the sudden changes in POV. There where points in the book where I didn't know who was talking or who was being talked about. That being said, there were a few passages I liked. The book isn't religious, even though the title contains the word 'prayer' but there is a short passage about prayer:
Buy it here for $9.99
6 comments:
interesting books, Clarissa!
oh, and it's so obvious there's a holiday in USA, there's no one around the blogosphere today :(
Yay for KarenG!!
Thanks for the honest reviews, Clarissa - two very different books - gorgeous titles!
Take care
I think it's been really busy in the blogging world the past couple days! Funny, everyone said they were taking the week off or were busy with NaNo, and yet everyone posted.
Great review for Karen's book! She'll be thrilled to see your review.
Hi Clarissa. I was glad to see a review of Karen's book as I'm going to read it in Dec after the NaNo rush is over. I also liked your previous post on the English language. Thanks for that.
Hee Hee, Alex is right. We can't stop posing/commenting even during NaNo.I use it instead of playing solitaire when I'm thinking,lol.
Denise
Best wishes for Karen and Kyle. I'm thinking big thoughts right now for lots and lots of holiday sales!
Hi Clarissa .. I'll be getting Karen's book - she is as you say so supportive to us all. I'm reading Farm Girl right now ..
The other sounds a little strange - and I can't say I think I'll read it - but good luck to Kyle too ...
Don't think you do Thanksgiving do you .. if you do - Happy times! Cheers Hilary
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