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The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Down (The Yada Yada Prayer Group #2)
by
Neta Jackson
A robbery, a lynching, and a mourning mother shake up the Yada Yadas.
I had never felt so violated! The Yada Yada Prayer Group was "gettin' down" with God in prayer and praise one night when a heroin-crazed woman barged into my house, demanded our valuables, and threatened us with a 10-inch knife--a knife that drew blood.
We wondered if we'd ever get back to normal after thi...more
I had never felt so violated! The Yada Yada Prayer Group was "gettin' down" with God in prayer and praise one night when a heroin-crazed woman barged into my house, demanded our valuables, and threatened us with a 10-inch knife--a knife that drew blood.
We wondered if we'd ever get back to normal after thi...more
Paperback, 403 pages
Published
August 10th 2004
by Integrity Publishers
(first published January 1st 2004)
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Brilliant book. The Yada Yada books speak straight to my heart. I'm challenged to pray, praise God and generally take a closer look at my relationship with God. Do I just pay Him lip-service - or do I actually practise what I preach?
"The YYPG Gets Down" is a fitting continuation of the first book, and it raises an interesting question of forgiveness. Do we forgive even if the other person doesn't repent? Can we repent for the sins of others? (Like the Germans asking the Jews for forgiveness for...more
"The YYPG Gets Down" is a fitting continuation of the first book, and it raises an interesting question of forgiveness. Do we forgive even if the other person doesn't repent? Can we repent for the sins of others? (Like the Germans asking the Jews for forgiveness for...more
This is the second book in Jackson's Yada Yada Series. In the first book a group of 12 women are randomly placed in a prayer group while at a Chicago-area Christian women's conference, and after a series of life-changing events, the group decides to continue meeting after the conference is over.
The second book starts just after the action of the first. It's the end of summer and protagonist, Jodi "good girl" Baxter has almost fully recovered from her car accident (in which she accidentally kill...more
The second book starts just after the action of the first. It's the end of summer and protagonist, Jodi "good girl" Baxter has almost fully recovered from her car accident (in which she accidentally kill...more
This book was very powerful from a spiritual standpoint. I think my favourite character is Avis who is always so strong and wont let the devil get her down! However, on a storytelling level, Book #2 almost lost it for me. Drama, drama, drama! It never stops I started to wonder if the author was ever going to let me catch my breath and figure out what a little boy, a relationship between two teens, a visit from parents, a senile old woman, a robbery, Jodi's husband getting to know the other husba...more
I really love the way Neta Jackson is able to bring together a group of women who seem to have nothing in common besides their faith and makes them feel like your own friends. The cast of characters, from stoic Adele, quiet Hoshi, boisterous Florida and hardened Yo-Yo (to name a few) are so complex and interesting that it's fascinating to see them come together in the name of prayer and find comfort and respite in God and each other. I find myself identifying with the main character, Jodi so muc...more
i picked this one up on a whim. i got about halfway through, before i just decided to move on to something better.
i liked the premise of the book, and i liked the idea of a book about women finding their faith together.
what turned me off on the book - the writing. it was pretty juvenile. way too much "telling" and not enough description. i didn't feel too attached to the characters. i really didn't think they were developed well enough. i also didn't think the dialogue was very good.
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i liked the premise of the book, and i liked the idea of a book about women finding their faith together.
what turned me off on the book - the writing. it was pretty juvenile. way too much "telling" and not enough description. i didn't feel too attached to the characters. i really didn't think they were developed well enough. i also didn't think the dialogue was very good.
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I surprised myself with this book. It is completely out of my norm. I tend to lead away from inspirational, christian self help books and series. THIS BOOK WAS BOTH. Talk about stepping out of a comfort zone. I don't like series because I don't like the commitment that is involved. I feel like if you read book that is about of a series, you need to read all of them and in order. The public library didn't have the first one and wasn't going to buy it because what if I didn't like it. So, I got th...more
this is the second installment of the yada yada series. i found it to be better then the first. we continue to follow jodi, the heroine from the first book. i was secretly hoping that each book would be written from the perspective of the diverse prayer group, but i guess they are from jodi's perspective.
jodi does need to calm down though! so much worrying about beer and her teenagers dating and an incident with adele's mother and what others think and on and on. i also find myself not understan...more
jodi does need to calm down though! so much worrying about beer and her teenagers dating and an incident with adele's mother and what others think and on and on. i also find myself not understan...more
I got really tired of the main character whining all the time! She really needs to loosen up or she's going to have a stroke over her husband having a beer with a friend...Seriously!
The second volume in this series finds Jodi and her husband dealing with the after effects of her accident as well as racial prejudice on more than one front, modern life issues of parent's rights versus the foster care system and drug addiction. Again I found myself devouring this book to see how the women and Goad would resolve their difficulties. The prayer group is challenged when a drug addict breaks in and robs the women at knife point. The reader again learns about prayer and trusting God...more
I feel like the first person narrative REALLY hurts this book. I want to know what the other women are thinking and feeling. I want to follow their lives every once in awhile. To be honest, I'm sick of Jodi. She seems judgemental, she almost always jumps to the worst conclusion first, and I want to get out of her head!
Other problems I had were: the character Ruth talks like Yoda. Says her sentences in the wrong order, she does. Every time she says anything in the book I hear Yoda's voice for her...more
Other problems I had were: the character Ruth talks like Yoda. Says her sentences in the wrong order, she does. Every time she says anything in the book I hear Yoda's voice for her...more
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As usual, Neta Jackson hit on the exact issues that I struggle with as a Christian. Whereas the Christian books I have been reading are just "clean" romances, the Yada Yada series is more like a devotional hidden in a story. This book is perfect fodder for discussion in a Christian book club, but the story doesn't have the stilted feeling of a story created just to teach a lesson.
I like the way that Jackson fleshes out the characters, as well. Even though one of the main story lines was about Ad...more
I like the way that Jackson fleshes out the characters, as well. Even though one of the main story lines was about Ad...more
Jodi, Nony, Hoshi, Adele, Florida, Avis, Stu and the rest are back and in this book Neta Jackson examines the many facets of forgiveness, grace, and healing in this 2nd book from Neta where these women from Chicago who come from vastly diverse social and cultural backgrounds, bonds grow stronger through each experience as a group, and individually.
They meet in each other's homes for prayer; they take turns visiting each other's churches, learning even more about themselves and their sisters in...more
They meet in each other's homes for prayer; they take turns visiting each other's churches, learning even more about themselves and their sisters in...more
This is a great book and series. It is a constant reminder of the power of prayer and helps me in my own prayer walk. I love the learning lessons along the way that can directly apply to my own life. Neta Jackson does a tremendous job at writing a fiction book you can enter and walk around as one of the characters. It is down to earth and refers to many real-life areas and roads.
Thanks so much for a great series. If you haven't picked up the first book, do it! Then make sure you also read the Ho...more
Thanks so much for a great series. If you haven't picked up the first book, do it! Then make sure you also read the Ho...more
As with the first Yada Yada Prayer Group book, I loved it. I found it interesting and inspiring. It is was great to learn more about the characters and to watch them grow and change.
This is the first series that I have read that shows women from diverse backgrounds connecting as (almost) sisters. It is obvious that Neta Jackson did her research because she has a special incite into each of her characters life, pain and struggles. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead for each of these ladies...more
This is the first series that I have read that shows women from diverse backgrounds connecting as (almost) sisters. It is obvious that Neta Jackson did her research because she has a special incite into each of her characters life, pain and struggles. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead for each of these ladies...more
Almost as good as the 1st in the Yada Yada series. Was hoping for each successive book to be told in the first person by each of the other characters,each one from a different race, religious, or ethnic background. Attended a wonderful book club with the author; found out she did not write sucessive books in the series from the multi-culturally varied characters' points of view because she felt she could not writing as authentically with the voice of a black woman, or a Jewish Christian woman, o...more
It's a better book than the first as far as holding one's attention (at least for me). So, I suppose the flow of the story is better. The racist stuff throughout history is pretty heavy, and I'm not sure it is forgiven so easily in real life but it's a nice thought to have such (the resolution of forgiveness, I mean). I still had moments that varied from wanting to punch Jodi to cheering along with her at triumphs. I liked how once again Avis stood up for Jodi. Animosity between some of the othe...more
Second of the series and brings more depth to the group. This is a series which are all excellent so you can pick up in the middle; but starting at the beginning is best. What a diverse group of Christian women and even tho these are "Yankees", most believers can relate. Inspirational and brings a smile to your face and refreshes your Spirit.
I still did not find Jodi likeable - she seems way too sheltered, though hanging out with ex-cons, etc. This was better than the first, but I may be done with this series. The message is good, but everything falls into place way too cutely....very unlike real life. A good book for when you just need some chic lit.
I love how this group of women holds on to each other in times of trouble. There is unity, even when most don't see eye to eye. The growth of the characters is beautiful! The drama continues and you can feel the faith and praise pouring from this book! Thank you for another inspiring and exciting read! On to book 3!
(books 1-7)
a. Excellent series of Jodie and her prayer group consisting of Adele, Edesa, Flo, Yo-Yo, Avis, Ruth, Leslie (Stu) Stuart, Delores, Hoshi, Nony, Chanda and Becky Wallace (Do I have all the names?)
b. We meet many other characters along the way including Jodie’s husband Denny and their 2 teenagers, Josh and Amanda and the families of the other Yada-Yadas.
c. There’s a fatal accident, a robbery, a shooting, as well as love and laughter, and many other goings-on in this series. These peop...more
a. Excellent series of Jodie and her prayer group consisting of Adele, Edesa, Flo, Yo-Yo, Avis, Ruth, Leslie (Stu) Stuart, Delores, Hoshi, Nony, Chanda and Becky Wallace (Do I have all the names?)
b. We meet many other characters along the way including Jodie’s husband Denny and their 2 teenagers, Josh and Amanda and the families of the other Yada-Yadas.
c. There’s a fatal accident, a robbery, a shooting, as well as love and laughter, and many other goings-on in this series. These peop...more
Jul 09, 2008
Cathleen
rated it
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review of another edition
Recommended to Cathleen by:
Karen S.
I really respond to the multi-cultural characters and to the issues of contemporary faith. At times it seems too heavily weighted on WASPy Jodi, but her imperfections and preconceptions provide accessibility to the others. I want to complain that the plot is saturated with big events and wild coincidences, but really, doesn't life often surprise us with those very elements? I'm still weighing this one. Again, though, a lead up to the end that dragged, but a close that seemed a dead stop.
I don't...more
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I read all the books in this series- Yada Yada Prayer Group. They are inspirational,uplifting,easy reading. They take place in Chicago. The women meet at a Woman's Conference weekend and continue their friendship. They are from all walks of life.
I am reading through this series, and this was one of my favorite's. I'm very glad to have found this series and can't wait to read the rest of them. These characters are very richly developed. They seem like genuine people that you grow to love. They have both good and bad character traits, but are always striving to become more Godly. It's wonderful to read of their spiritual growth and how they love one another right where they are, flaws and all. They grow in their relationships with one ano...more
I can't say I like the main character or even agree with her most of the time, but kudos to Neta Jackson for bringing up tough issues like racism, and what does forgiveness matter if you can't ever make it right.
I tried really hard to finish this book but each time I fall asleep without fail.
There are far too many characters that I feel that I have to do a Gabriel Garcia Marquez and write down the relationship of each character to one another.
I am sorry but I don't want to finish this book anymore.
Maybe when I have nothing else to read I will go back and read this again.
There are far too many characters that I feel that I have to do a Gabriel Garcia Marquez and write down the relationship of each character to one another.
I am sorry but I don't want to finish this book anymore.
Maybe when I have nothing else to read I will go back and read this again.
It has been a while since I read this but I agree with note on the back "When I faced the biggest crisis of my life, God used my newfound Sisters to show me what it means to be just a sinner saved by grace.
I love authors that try to make Christian characters both "Christian" and relatable so I have to give this book credit for trying to do that. However, the problems were hard to relate to and I found the main character a little childish. Wasn't really into it.
Love this series about these women who really get down with God they find Grace and Forgiveness through friendship and fellowship. Looking forward to reading the next about the Yada Yada ladies.
Just as good as the first one if not better. I really like the characters and even though the situations they get in seem far fetched to me, I still can get myself into the book.
I reallly like these books- I will keep on reading them! I especially like the way that each person grows as each applies biblical truth to the situation. Real life dilemmas.
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