The Road to Mercy
by
Kathy Harris (Goodreads Author)
Tragedy, love, & secrets meet on a journey of faith.
Josh Harrison, a contemporary Christian singer, and his wife Bethany face a difficult decision that also tests their faith. A rupture in Beth's carotid artery leaves her on the brink of death even as she's pregnant with their first child. While Dr. Ben Abrams urges her to terminate the pregnancy to save her own life,...more
Josh Harrison, a contemporary Christian singer, and his wife Bethany face a difficult decision that also tests their faith. A rupture in Beth's carotid artery leaves her on the brink of death even as she's pregnant with their first child. While Dr. Ben Abrams urges her to terminate the pregnancy to save her own life,...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
September 2012
by Abingdon Press
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Once you pick this book up you won't be able to put it down. It is a compelling read.
The story begins with a Prologue, and I felt like I have read this part before? As we travel on we get to almost the end of the book before the pieces fall into place.
The theme of this story is about forgiveness, whether it is forgiving oneself...as Bethany has been unable to do. Or as in Josh forgiving Bethany and then himself.
We deal with a lot of uncertain happenings. Will Beth survive long enough to salvage...more
The story begins with a Prologue, and I felt like I have read this part before? As we travel on we get to almost the end of the book before the pieces fall into place.
The theme of this story is about forgiveness, whether it is forgiving oneself...as Bethany has been unable to do. Or as in Josh forgiving Bethany and then himself.
We deal with a lot of uncertain happenings. Will Beth survive long enough to salvage...more
Josh was a Christian singer who married Bethany. the story started with Bethany preparing cookies, welcoming Josh home from his tour. however, after feeling a tremendous headache, she fainted in her kitchen only to be discovered later by their neighbor Alex. she was rushed to the hospital, where Josh arrived not long after. they were given terrible news regarding Beth's recent headaches. it was caused by her carotid artery. due to its danger, surgery was out of the question. it could only depend...more
I won this book in a contest on The Book Club Network advertising the new release of their Magazine! I didn't know what to expect going into this book but I was wonderfully and pleasantly impressed with this one.
This book basically follows a couple and the people around them. I found it extra interesting because one of my friends is married to a professorial Christian Singer with a group and she also sings plays, sings and teaches. It gave me a lot more insight into the life of weeks and weeks...more
This book basically follows a couple and the people around them. I found it extra interesting because one of my friends is married to a professorial Christian Singer with a group and she also sings plays, sings and teaches. It gave me a lot more insight into the life of weeks and weeks...more
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the relationship of Josh and Beth. They deeply loved each other, but like us, had their moments of conflict. I thought it was a great first novel. It was well written and had an easy flow to the story that kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. I loved how dedicated Alex was to Beth, and how Beth’s story tied in with Dr. Abram. Another positive aspect of the book was Beth and Josh’s faith. It was inspiring to read how Josh handled the tough sit...more
The Road to Mercy
by Kathy Harris
When you make a mistake, does God make you pay for it until He is sure that you have learned your lesson?
In 1959 a small plane crashed killing an entire family except for a small baby. This small miracle will touch lives in the small town of Mercy, Illinois in the years to come.
When Bethany Harrison develops a severe headache, her life is about to change in ways that she has never imagined. The first surprise is that she and her husband are expecting their first...more
by Kathy Harris
When you make a mistake, does God make you pay for it until He is sure that you have learned your lesson?
In 1959 a small plane crashed killing an entire family except for a small baby. This small miracle will touch lives in the small town of Mercy, Illinois in the years to come.
When Bethany Harrison develops a severe headache, her life is about to change in ways that she has never imagined. The first surprise is that she and her husband are expecting their first...more
I find in life that sometimes despite our abilities to leave our pasts behind, sometimes it's not possible. Sometimes that past comes calling again, but we have a choice as to whether to open the door and deal with it or keep the door close and hope it stops knocking. In the debut novel, The Road to Mercy, by Kathy Harris, the readers are in for a journey that will outline what it really means to trust in God and learn to walk by faith, faith defined as believing in things we don't see. In each...more
The publisher sent me a copy of this book to read and review for this tour. When I opened the package this book arrived in, I looked at the cover and thought ‘Oh, I do not think I will like this book’. I started reading this a few days later and I honestly could not put it down. I read the whole book in about 4 hours. I got that into the book and just could not stop.
This book will take readers on a trip of betrayal and forgiveness while learning to trust in God. Readers will see that the charact...more
This book will take readers on a trip of betrayal and forgiveness while learning to trust in God. Readers will see that the charact...more
Title: The Road to Mercy
Author: Kathy Harris
Pages: 320
Year: 2012
Publisher: Abingdon Press
In our lives we make choices, some of them are good and others are not. Either good or bad choices bring consequences into not only our lives, but those around us, both known and unknown. When we are in a relationship with another person, whether it is a sibling or friend or even marital, we bring our history with us. Our history brings us both memories we would like to be able to go back and live over and...more
Author: Kathy Harris
Pages: 320
Year: 2012
Publisher: Abingdon Press
In our lives we make choices, some of them are good and others are not. Either good or bad choices bring consequences into not only our lives, but those around us, both known and unknown. When we are in a relationship with another person, whether it is a sibling or friend or even marital, we bring our history with us. Our history brings us both memories we would like to be able to go back and live over and...more
Have you ever dared to believe you could find God's forgiveness, even when you can't forgive yourself?
In The Road To Mercy, tragedy, love and secrets meet on a journey of faith.
~ ~ ~
The Road To Mercy is an inspirational and powerful story about accepting the mercy of God's forgiveness through trust and faith for the choices, secrets and betrayals that are made in one's life. It is a powerful testament to the beauty of God's awesome love for all of us, that He teaches us to forgive ourselves and...more
In The Road To Mercy, tragedy, love and secrets meet on a journey of faith.
~ ~ ~
The Road To Mercy is an inspirational and powerful story about accepting the mercy of God's forgiveness through trust and faith for the choices, secrets and betrayals that are made in one's life. It is a powerful testament to the beauty of God's awesome love for all of us, that He teaches us to forgive ourselves and...more
Josh and Bethany's life seems perfect until the day Bethany passes out in her kitchen and is rushed to the hospital with a tear in her carotid artery. Things take an interesting twist when they discover that Bethany is pregnant on top of everything else. The two must face their challenges with faith and courage, especially Bethany who must face a mistake from her past and it's possible impact on her marriage. I found this a sweet love story as well as a story of finding faith in the face of tria...more
Kathy Harris in her new book, “The Road to Mercy” published by Abingdon Press takes us into the lives of Ben Abrams and Josh and Bethany Harrison.
From the back cover: Tragedy, love and secrets meet on a journey of faith
Dr. Ben Abrams, rescued as an infant from a fiery crash that killed his family, turned his adversities into success but lost his heritage of faith. Fifty years later Josh and Bethany Harrison face a difficult decision that also tests their faith. A rupture in Beth’s carotid artery...more
From the back cover: Tragedy, love and secrets meet on a journey of faith
Dr. Ben Abrams, rescued as an infant from a fiery crash that killed his family, turned his adversities into success but lost his heritage of faith. Fifty years later Josh and Bethany Harrison face a difficult decision that also tests their faith. A rupture in Beth’s carotid artery...more
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Christian musician Josh is on the road with his band when his wife collapses with a life-threatening condition. The doctor advises her to end her pregnancy.
Author Kathy Harris did an excellent job keeping it real. The emotions hit home - from Bethany's struggle to accept God's forgiveness to Josh's "what next?" when problems hit, to the couple's conflicts. It's not easy to write about spiritual issues, but the prayers, thoughts, and dialogue referencing God felt completely realistic....more
Christian musician Josh is on the road with his band when his wife collapses with a life-threatening condition. The doctor advises her to end her pregnancy.
Author Kathy Harris did an excellent job keeping it real. The emotions hit home - from Bethany's struggle to accept God's forgiveness to Josh's "what next?" when problems hit, to the couple's conflicts. It's not easy to write about spiritual issues, but the prayers, thoughts, and dialogue referencing God felt completely realistic....more
If you are struggling with your faith, how to get through some trials and challenges, or wondering if God is even hearing your prayers, this book is for you. Even though it is a fictional story, the message is real.
I am reviewing this book as part of the PUMP UP YOUR BOOK promotional book tour. I am certainly glad to have found another new author and with a fabulous debut novel. Harris gripped me in her Prologue and had me wondering almost to the end how that scene connected to the rest of the n...more
I am reviewing this book as part of the PUMP UP YOUR BOOK promotional book tour. I am certainly glad to have found another new author and with a fabulous debut novel. Harris gripped me in her Prologue and had me wondering almost to the end how that scene connected to the rest of the n...more
Road to Mercy took me a while to pick up. Every time I’d think about starting this book, it seemed like such a heavy topic so I would lay it aside. I prefer historical romance, as well. But when I finally decided to read it, I was so glad! The heroine, Bethany, suffers from a rupture of her carotid artery. My best friend suffered from a subarachnoid hemorrhage a few years ago so I was instantly drawn in to this story. I related to what the heroine was going through in her recovery. Bethany is ma...more
First off, let me say contemporary fiction is not one of my favorite genres. However, this book sounded intriguing to me, so I decided to read it.
The Road to Mercy was good not great. While reading the book it kept my attention, but when I had to set it down I didn't want to rush back to it. The story was at times predictable and the ending left much to be desired, but overall, I think it is a nice debut novel.
Even though this book didn't wow me, if the synopsis sounds like something you would...more
The Road to Mercy was good not great. While reading the book it kept my attention, but when I had to set it down I didn't want to rush back to it. The story was at times predictable and the ending left much to be desired, but overall, I think it is a nice debut novel.
Even though this book didn't wow me, if the synopsis sounds like something you would...more
I loved the Nashville setting, the glimpses into the music business, and the beginning of the book had me wondering what in the world was this about? Kathy Harris kept me reading wondering how all of the dilemmas that the characters wrestled with would resolve. The young couple faced spiritual, mental and physical battles with all the faith they could muster. What I loved most was the surprise ending! It gave me chills.
Kathy did a FABULOUS job in this debut novel. It was great to get an "inside" look at the music industry in Nashville. This was a story about forgiveness and mercy, but I think the BIG takeaway for me was the importance of having a faith grounded in Jesus, even before tragedy hits.
Overall, just a fabulously written novel and I'll definitely be looking for more from Kathy Harris!!!!
Overall, just a fabulously written novel and I'll definitely be looking for more from Kathy Harris!!!!
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Kathy Harris is an author by way of a "divine detour" into the Nashville entertainment business. After graduating with a Communications degree from Southern Illinois University, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to work with a well-known gospel music quartet. A few months later, The Oak Ridge Boys began their transition into country music, and Kathy had the opportunity to help build an entertainm...more
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