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60th out of 114 books
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Songbird
by
Lisa Samson
In Lisa Samson's moving novel, the wife of a popular televangelist discovers a family secret that threatens to destroy her marriage and her husband's ministry.
Paperback, 480 pages
Published
May 1st 2005
by FaithWords
(first published April 1st 2003)
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Being in vocational ministry, I felt a connection with the character Charmaine. There are expectations you place on yourself that are unrealistic, and others place expectations on you that are unrealistic. It is sometimes hard to know when you are to be content, and when you need to speak up. The scene where she thinks they are moving into a house, but it turns out to just be a bigger motorhome is classic. She is so disappointed, yet she doesn't want to complain. Things after all, reasons Charma...more
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I tried to soldier through this domestic Christian fiction title -- 9 weeks later, I'm halfway through and still haven't gotten to the point the library's summary describes. This is a book of process not plot. Gentle read, inspirational but not primarily in a religious way. First person enhances the story. I enjoyed the sense of place (Lynchburg & New Jersey & and even on the road) and the characterizations. Though it has received a Christy (Christian fiction) award, it is not evangelica...more
Grade: A-
Very much enjoyed this one. The author was amazingly successful at stepping away from her own voice and getting head the head of a poor, uneducated southern girl! The turn of phrase and language used was completely unlike other Lisa Samson novels I have read! And the story was good too!
Very much enjoyed this one. The author was amazingly successful at stepping away from her own voice and getting head the head of a poor, uneducated southern girl! The turn of phrase and language used was completely unlike other Lisa Samson novels I have read! And the story was good too!
I love Lisa Samson's writing. This character was also in a couple of her other books, so I knew some of the outcome based upon that. This is a story of hope and the love of Jesus for everyone.
Aug 10, 2011
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I liked this book. I thought the author created the setting well and I really related to the time period in which it takes place. I would (and did) recommend this to a friend.
This book was well written as all of hers are and insightful. I gained some wisdom from this book and highly recommend it.
It was interesting; a sad soulful story of a little girl growing up in the South with mental illness in the family.
It's a nice story of a woman with a sad childhood but keeps her faith in God while going through life. The main character annoyed me at times. For those that like Christian books you will enjoy it.
Good book. Really easy read.
Lisa Samson is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors right now.
Lisa Samson puts other Christian Fiction writers to shame. Her characters are real, and not everything winds up in a perfect, predictable way. Samson is brave enough to show Christians with flaws, which is actually more refreshing and encouraging than the sickenly sweet, perfect Christians often portrayed in typical Christian fiction. Songbird was the first book by Samson that I read, and it is one of her best!
This is a very fun book to read. You can totally hear the southern, bubbly voice in the way it is written. It is also written in 1st person, which is different from most books I read, but definitely made the book better. Its an engaging story. I laughed and cried. I really enjoyed it and will be looking into more Lisa Sampson books.
It's definitely a girlie book. A little mushy, but Lisa Samson is the first Christian fiction writer I have come across whom I can stomach. It tells the story of a girl who has a very tragic life. She loses me a little towards the end in her choice of a mate for the main character (very cheesy). But is a good read, no kleenex needed.
A good read...the story is about a young girl's tragic life after her mother abandons her, the people God brings into her life during fostercare stays and how the God-given singing talent she has heals her emotional wounds.
I love Samson's writing! She's got great skills with dialog and characterization, and a wonderful way of combining wit with drama. This was the first of hers that I read, and still one of my favorites.
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This was an easy read with endearing characters and an interesting look at the intersection of psychology and Christianity.
This story was awesome and quirky and made me think of the movie Beaches.
I did not read this book - I sent it to the UK by BookMooch.
Wonderful! Lisa Samson's writing never disappoints!!
better than I expected. kept me fully engaged.
Enjoyable story.
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The Christy-award winning author of nineteen books including the Women of Faith Novel of the Year Quaker Summer, Lisa Samson has been hailed by Publishers Weekly as "a talented novelist who isn't afraid to take risks." She lives in Kentucky with her husband and three kids.
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