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Mary-Margaret yearned to dedicate her life to the Lord. Jesus had another idea.

When Mary-Margaret Fischer met Jude Keller, the lighthouse keeper's son, she was studying at a convent school on a small island off Chesapeake Bay. Destined for a life as a religious sister, she nevertheless felt a pull toward Jude--gorgeous, rebellious, promiscuous Jude. But Jude, driven by dem...more

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Dec 22, 2010 Zeek rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Even though a product of rape, Mary-Margaret Fischer always felt the presence of God. Being raised with the Sisters of Abbeyville MD- just off the Chesapeake Bay- she determined at a young age to devote her life to God. Lamentable Jude Keller tempted her sorely though. The handsome Jude is a tortured soul and Mary-Margaret has no idea the source of his pain, but when he leaves the island for the red-light district of Baltimore she moves on too, helping to start a school for the orphaned children...more

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Mar 14, 2009 Michelle rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This is not an easy read due to heavy subject matter. Theologically I am not sure I agree with some of the things Mary-Margaret believed either. But I felt the passion of the character to love and that is what kept me reading. Lisa Samson has penned a very deep, provocative, and though-provoking novel that will make you think about many, many things you may not have considered before. Also, there are so many layers to things that we never see. Most of us only see the surface, but don't take the...more This is not an easy read due to heavy subject matter. Theologically I am not sure I agree with some of the things Mary-Margaret believed either. But I felt the passion of the character to love and that is what kept me reading. Lisa Samson has penned a very deep, provocative, and though-provoking novel that will make you think about many, many things you may not have considered before. Also, there are so many layers to things that we never see. Most of us only see the surface, but don't take the time to dig deeper. This story peels off all of the layers and exposes the heart of the story, which is that any person and any situation can be redeemed if loved the way Christ calls us to love. Not THAT is my kind of story.

The interesting thing about this story in particular is that my mother was also a nun who didn't make her final vows. Mary-Margaret ended up in the convent when her only caretaker, her grandmother, died when Mary-Margaret was only seven. Ironically, my mother's mother died when she was only seven as well. And all of this happened in the 1950 and early 1960s, which is when my mother left the convent and met my dad a year later and they got married and eventually had me. Is that a trip, or what? So as I slipped into Mary-Margaret's skin for a good portion of the story, I felt like I could have been my mother, who was a Franciscan nun who lived her life for Jesus. Ironically (there are plenty of ironies here) my mother decided not to make her final vows because after teaching inner city preschool children, she realized she wanted to be a biological mother, probably because she lost her own. Same with Mary-Margaret. Is that weird, or what? So I could see that, too. I understood the main character as if it were my life. That is powerful writing.

On to Jude. He was an incredibly realistic character. I know this because as a social worker I have met many, many wounded children who grew up to be a mess because of their childhood abuse. He was portrayed perfectly, with all of his issues and pain laid bare. The self-destructive nature and his losing his will to live was so true-to-life. Bravo to Lisa Samson for writing a character so well that he seemed totally believable and like a real person to me, even more than Mary-Margaret. And as horrific as his story was, I'd known many, many people with very similar stories who ended up just like him. Only Jesus can heal pain that entrenched and make someone whole again. But He uses flesh and blood people to do it. Most people refuse to get close enough to such despair to even try help. Jude needed time and patience, and not just someone to rescue him from himself, but to truly love him for who he was, past present, and future. Mary-Margaret did just that. What really tugged at my heart was when they discovered they both had never felt truly loved before until they loved each other. Wow is all I can say to that. It's enough to melt your heart.

This is an amazing story with a lot of details not found in most CBA fiction. I loved that. The author was not afraid to tell the truth. I loved that even more. Using the setting of the nuns, the faith, and the church worked for this story, too. So while I don't agree with some things, they were clearly a necessary part of the story and done very well. I am in awe of this author's ability to naturally lead you to hell and back again and change your view of things. For that reason I highly recommend this book. But it's not for the spiritually squeamish. If that describes you, don't even try to read this book. Something this deep and insightful is only for people who are willing to look beneath the surface and take in the bigger picture. Hopefully, they will also feel led to do something about it.

Because all who believe in Christ and truly love Him are called according to His purpose. This story reveals just how complex and other-worldly His purpose often is. It also shows how He often brings the faithful full-circle until He finally says "well done" to them. Those are words we all want to hear, amen?

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Jul 12, 2009 Jennifer rated it 5 of 5 stars

I found this book by chance at Barnes and Noble one night when after having a bad day (well, June was just an awful month, really), I escaped to the book store looking for Maggie, the sequel to Charles Martin's The Dead Don't Dance. I had just finished the book and just had to read the sequel (amazon prime couldn't deliver it fast enough). :)

Of course, B and N didn't have the Martin book...so I was perusing the Christian fiction area and saw the book Bella. Now, I have seen the movie (loved it)...more

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Mar 11, 2009 Becky rated it 3 of 5 stars

I'll be honest, I was skeptical about this book right from the start. While it hooked me--intrigued me enough to keep reading--I wasn't sure I was liking what I was reading. It had this other-ness to it. This off-putting (to me) flavor where I wasn't quite sure what to think of it, what to make of it. It is a roughly told story that is all-a-scramble. Within a chapter, the narrator might have touched upon four different years with little or no transition. She might be seven, fifteen, forty-two,...more I'll be honest, I was skeptical about this book right from the start. While it hooked me--intrigued me enough to keep reading--I wasn't sure I was liking what I was reading. It had this other-ness to it. This off-putting (to me) flavor where I wasn't quite sure what to think of it, what to make of it. It is a roughly told story that is all-a-scramble. Within a chapter, the narrator might have touched upon four different years with little or no transition. She might be seven, fifteen, forty-two, and seventy-three all in the same chapter. Which, as a reader, I just found confusing. But the story, while its framework may have left me desiring something more straightforward, was without a doubt compelling the majority of the time. The story of Mary-Margaret from birth to death was an interesting one, a compelling one. Raised by her grandmother, she knows that her mother was raped and died giving birth to her. She's known from childhood that she wants to be a religious--a sister. She grew up believing that Jesus was her husband. That she was his bride. Her faith in Jesus is one thing that's undeniable. How she goes about it, well, that's up to you to decide. (You see, Mary-Margaret sees Jesus, hears Jesus, talks to Jesus, has tea with Jesus.) But despite all that otherness about it, part of me liked The Passion of Mary-Margaret. Mary-Margaret was told by Jesus to marry Jude, a drug addict, a prostitute (sleeping with men and women, whoever will pay), a diseased man. A man she more-than-liked as a kid, but a man whom she doesn't trust or respect much since he's taken a different path as an adult. But Jesus tells her he has a plan. She needs to marry this man one way or another. And so she goes about wooing a man who's seen and done it all. What is God's plan in all this? Mary-Margaret finds out one day at a time. What I loved about this one--probably the thing that surprised me most--was how this woman stepped out in faith and chose to see a man as God sees him. Not as all the mistakes he has made, not all the ugliness of his sins, not all the brutality and rawness of his attitude and character. But as a man whom God had chosen to redeem. She saw him through Jesus' eyes. And through Jesus' eyes, he was beautiful. Not that God was done with him, not that God was content to let him stay addicted to drugs, walking the streets, selling his body and soul for a cheap or not-so-cheap fix. But Jesus saw what the man would be. And that is something. So for that alone, I recommend this book. This book looks at hard issues in life--drugs, sex, sexual abuse and molestation, shame, pain, suffering--and it does so as honestly as it can be done.(less)

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Apr 10, 2012 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars

I adored this book.

Why?

* It reminded me of Marilynn Robinson's Gilead.
* The voicing of Mary-Margaret and each character was completely distinct and beautiful.
* Though not necessarily a suspenseful book, I couldn't wait to turn the page.
* The language was stunning. Sometimes I would read a sentence, then put the book down, wondering how Lisa could conjure up such beauty. Her words took my breath away.
* The story was redemptive, surprising, and invitational.
* The way Lisa wove the story stunned me...more

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Apr 19, 2010 Tannia rated it 5 of 5 stars

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In her book, The Passion of Mary-Margaret, author Lisa Samson tells an entertaining, uplifting, and encouraging story where the gifts of the Spirit are manifested by the main characters as they lead us to a better understanding of Jesus' Divine Mercy.

The book cover shows a picture of a lighthouse in the background and a religious sister holding a wooden rosary in her left hand, dressed on a white jacket and skirt set. The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and the grass is bright green. These sym...more In her book, The Passion of Mary-Margaret, author Lisa Samson tells an entertaining, uplifting, and encouraging story where the gifts of the Spirit are manifested by the main characters as they lead us to a better understanding of Jesus' Divine Mercy.

The book cover shows a picture of a lighthouse in the background and a religious sister holding a wooden rosary in her left hand, dressed on a white jacket and skirt set. The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and the grass is bright green. These symbols of peace, hope, trust, and faith are key elements in the development of the story.

The book begins with Sister Mary-Margaret Fischer writing a letter to her best friend, Sister Angie. She is complaining about Sister Mary-Francis' idea of writing their memoirs for others to benefit learning about their personal trials, tribulations, and blessings. The book gives us a glimpse in the life of religious sisters, including their spiritual needs and temptations.

After the death of Mary-Margaret's mother during childbirth, she was raised by her grandmother and her Aunt Elfi. Then at school age, Mary-Margaret moved permanently into the convent school after her family could no longer provide for her. The school was located in a small island of Chesapeake Bay. She was in fourth grade when she met Jude Keller, the lighthouse keeper's son. Every day Mary-Margaret used to look at the lighthouse and see Jude rowing out on the bay. Even at her young age, she was immediately captivated by his rough personality and physical appearance but decided to keep their relationship as friends.

During her preparation years and mission work, she goes to Georgia, where she has a close encounter with the KKK that leaves her mentally and emotionally devastated. She then returns to the island to recover from that experience and to prepare for her final vows. To her surprise, Jude also returns to the island defeated, broken hearted, ashamed, and to make things worse, he had also gotten sick with syphilis.

Then, one day, Jesus asks for her greatest act of obedience. She is in shock and speechless. How can Jesus ask her to take a detour from their relationship to bring back Jude, the lost sheep, into His flock, now that she is so close to her final vows of complete unity with Him, her beloved. She is the good servant through whom Jesus will change many lives and God's name be glorified.

The reader will be amazed at the unforeseen turns of events as Mary-Margaret searches for Jude and the identity of her “rapist seminarian father,” among other places, at the city mission safe house, located in the middle of ''The Block,'' where sex, drugs, and prostitution are the norm of the day. “The mission” is a place of refuge, healing and redemption for those forgotten by society.

In her search for answers, Mary-Margaret discovers that there are three sides of her conception's story: her family's, her father's and the truth squeezed in between. Was she conceived in love, lust, or was she the result of a rape?

At the end, the truth sets her free, as she reconciles the past with her present and provides for a better future in peace with it all.

The Passion of Mary-Margaret is the journey of sin and redemption walking hand-on-hand the path to salvation through one person understanding and expression of God's greatest gift, Love.
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Mar 29, 2010 Miki Garrison rated it 3 of 5 stars

The saving grace about this book are the characters -- they are compelling, they are unique, and they have a history that seems incredibly real and tangible. The ideas the story is built around are great as well, especially the theme that what God actually asks us to do is sometimes not what we think God should be asking a nice, neat Catholic girl to do. The characters in the book all interact with their faith in very different ways, and it makes for a great tapestry in that. All that, and the s...more

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Jul 17, 2009 Sara rated it 5 of 5 stars

If I had not recently met the most interesting ex-nun, I would never have read this book, and that would have been a shame. Normally, I never would have picked up a book advertised as "Christian," mostly because the ones I've tried have been tedioius in the extreme, not to mention smarmily, brainlessly "God is blameless, and so is anyone who claims to work for God!"

The Passion of Mary-Margaret isn't like that at all. It's set up as a memoir, of sorts, with the premise that one of the Catholic s...more If I had not recently met the most interesting ex-nun, I would never have read this book, and that would have been a shame. Normally, I never would have picked up a book advertised as "Christian," mostly because the ones I've tried have been tedioius in the extreme, not to mention smarmily, brainlessly "God is blameless, and so is anyone who claims to work for God!"

The Passion of Mary-Margaret isn't like that at all. It's set up as a memoir, of sorts, with the premise that one of the Catholic sisters of a teeny-tiny order has asked all of the others to write their personal history, as a teaching exercise for novices. The narrator is sister Mary-Margaret, who starts her story with the rape of her mother. In many ways, the rest of the story is about MM's avoidance of, then search for 'the raping seminarian,' her father (And you say, 'Well, duh, it's a religious book and OF COURSE it's going to be about the main character's search for her father, who is going to be a stand-in for God.' Keep your shorts on. Read the rest of this.). In between, though, MM explains her life, and it's been a LIFE. She is married for 27 years to her syphilitic best friend, and they have a child, who becomes a Jesuit surgeon working in Africa. She keeps a house, cares for the elderly, and subsists on beans and rice for years. In between, she tells stories about her friends and family, and she does it so well, you feel as if she's someone you're sitting next to. The authorial voice is completely subsumed by the voice of the narrator, and if you know anything about writing, that's an amazing feat.

The part I enjoyed most about this well-written book was MM's experiences with her faith. Honestly, I'm not a person who's ever felt a strong personal connection to God, but that didn't stop me from envying people who embraced their faith. MM expresses the complete love and support she feels around her, and for just one moment, I feel it too, and it's beautiful. Of course, a half-second later my rational mind reasserts itself, but the fact that Samson can achieve that for just a moment is admirable.

The bottom line is that you can read TPOMM for the story and completely forget the religeon, enjoying the twists and turns of life that lead a nun to steal an old guy from a nursing home and have a run-in with the KKK, or you can lean on the faith expressed. Either way, this book is well worth the read.(less)

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Jun 20, 2009 Carla Stewart rated it 5 of 5 stars

I've long been a fan of Lisa's writing--her quirky characters, everyday situations that capture the imagination with stellar writing that takes you off ordinary paths into lesser explored territories of the holy and the righteous.

The Passion of Mary-Margaret is no exception. As a matter of fact, this may be her best novel so far. Written in a stream-of-consciousness style, the present day account of Sister Mary-Margaret mingles seamlessly with her childhood, her journey of faith, and dedication...more

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Jan 10, 2010 Virginia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sister Mary-Margaret Fischer is writing down her life story for the benefit of those who follow. She’s doing it unwillingly, because, as she says, “I think anonymity in serving God is crucial to the devout life.” Plus, she isn’t eager to make the more intimate details of her past known. And no wonder, since she has seen some extremely harsh things from a very personal vantage point, and has survived some experiences that are completely foreign to her beloved Sisters.

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Apr 17, 2012 Jeni rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really, really enjoyed this story of a religious sister (not a nun, but most of the people she meets are confused about the distinction, so don't let it bother you). She is persuaded to write her life's story, and it is sometimes rambling and jumps from past to present to farther past. Since she is supposedly 70 years old when she is writing this, it's not really surprising. It made it feel more authentic to me. I loved the main character, who is neither pious nor hypocritically self-righteous...more

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Aug 20, 2009 Kate rated it 4 of 5 stars

OK, I literally just grabbed this book because it was next to the check-out at the library. I didn't know what it was about, but the cover intrigued me. I almost stopped reading it a couple of times just because of the jumping around from present to past to something else in the past, etc... I had a hard time keeping up with the retrospective journalistic style, which is a real shame, because the middle to end of the book was exceptional. This is Christian fiction, and I am sure most people (chr...more

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Aug 31, 2011 Christine rated it 2 of 5 stars

I read this book for a work genre study. I don't normally pick up Christian Fiction on my own so this was a nice way to expose me to a book outside my comfort zone.

The characters are what made this book interesting for me. I didn't find the subject matter compelling but the characters came alive in their descriptions and their faith. Mary-Margaret was spunky and likeable and Jude, while tortured, was easy to be drawn to.

The one major gripe I had with this book was the timeline. I realize that it...more

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Mar 26, 2009 Christy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-ve-read-so-far, spring-reading-thing-2009

Like all of Lisa Samson's other books, I really enjoyed it. It took me a little while to get into the beginning. Not sure if it was the book or me. By the time I was halfway though, I was hooked. One thing that I really appreciate in her writing is her character development. She is not at all afraid to write about characters that have a far from perfect life. There are some sensitive topics within this book (sexual abuse, promiscuity, drugs, and even talking about sex within the context of marri...more

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Mar 09, 2011 Beth Peninger rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really loved this book. And I think that were Sister Mary-Margaret real we would have been friends. Or I would have wanted to be friends with her! I'm finding it hard to put into words why I loved this book. I loved the way Samson wrote it, I loved the story, I loved the way grace was weaved throughout, I loved MM's relationship with Jesus, I loved how Jesus came to MM, I loved the redemption, I loved the love of God so clearly seen and felt, I loved it. It made me wish that MM was a real pers...more

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Jun 07, 2009 Mary rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book shook me UP! I don't generally read this genre, and I settled in one evening to enjoy a pleasant little book, only to get sucked into an entrancing, sometimes harsh story of redemption, obedience and love.

I must say that I'm not sure if Lisa Samson is brilliant or off her rocker, but either way, this book is not one you will soon forget! It's also one you won't want to read by yourself...buy two copies and give one to your girlfriend. You will be glad you have someone to call in the m...more

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Mar 23, 2010 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

My first thought was to give this book less than 5 stars, but I finished the book a week ago, and I just can't get it out of mind. There are so many things going on in it. Mary Margaret is a complicated person with a deep and abiding faith. She has many issues to work through in the book, as do many other characters. But the main message to me is the passionate love Jesus has for His people. He will go to any lengths to reach the lost and identifies deeply with those who suffer. I hope I don't e...more

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Mar 31, 2012 Kathy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Pleasantly surprised! A profound story of redemptive love. Written in the first person narrative, the reader learns of the life of Mary-Margaret as she reflects on the present and the past. Lisa Samson's writing style is appropriately meanders (as would the mind of the 70 year old woman, Mary Margaret). She writes with humor and depths of spiritual thought. Very Catholic, but not offensively.

Not only did I enjoy the story, but more importantly is caused me to ponder forgiveness, love, risk, purp...more

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May 12, 2010 Judy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: maryland, fiction, christy-award-winning-authors

Loved this book! The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was it did take me a few chapters to get into the story and the flipping back and forth to tell the different periods of her life story got me a little dizzy until I adjusted. Once I made the adjustment I loved the portrayal of God's grace and the depiction of her love for Jesus containing being so natural. The fact that Mary-Margaret's friendship with Jesus didn't come from following rules but a two-way relationship between MM and Him...more

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Mar 16, 2009 Shellys♥ Journal rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I do enjoy Lisa Samson's writing and mostly her characters. This one was no exception. I loved the way the story is told - a link between past and present, the memoir of a nun, whose story is not quite what you might think upon start. There are so many surprises along the way. Really, it's not what you expect.

It's like a mystery in a way. Except you really don't know that there's anything that you should be looking for until she drops it in your lap. Then you want to know more and more. Surprise...more

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Jan 21, 2012 Bonnie Grove rated it 1 of 5 stars

The low rating isn't because of the writing (which is excellent) or even the story line (which is well told and wistful). The low rating is due to the fact that author tries to excuse the accusations of abuse on children by the hands of Catholic priests as something that, while regrettable, isn't a big deal. A few bad apples.

I was appalled.

A 15 year study and report released in Canada on the history of residential schools run by the Catholic church up until 1996 reveled the level of abuse commi...more

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Jun 16, 2010 Jo rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have loved most of Lisa Samson's books. I enjoyed this one a lot - deals with tough issues - but it's a beautiful story of redemption. Written from the viewpoint of a 70 + yearold women.. so narrative wanders a bit - but it's perfect. Favorite quote was on pg 183. "Oh, but I wanted the good stuff from God. Not the second best or the mercy despite the disobedience. I wanted fresh picked grace from the top of the heap, ripe, and burgeoning with refreshment...

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Mar 25, 2013 Lorri rated it 5 of 5 stars

Loved this book. Great story of devotion and forgiveness. Loved Mary Margaret's faith and her talks with Jesus. What a wonderful way to describe our relationship with Jesus. Mary Margaret's relationship was just the way our relationship with Jesus should be.

The story was so true to life, funny how we plan our life and then God steps in and our life goes in an entirely different direction.

Recommend this book

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Oct 13, 2012 Riza May rated it 4 of 5 stars

it was a different experience, this read was.
i wasn't really into reading anything religious, but the book was an absolute surprise.
it was very entertaining, uplifting and somehow, i got in touch with my spirituality.
i was ambivalent though about the whole mary-margaret talking to Jesus and seeing him thing.
but it was a different read,
romantic, full of twists yet heartbreaking in some parts.
i love this book :)

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Apr 18, 2011 Thalia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-fiction

Well, well, well. This isn't your average christian fiction. It has some pretty serious themes inside. It's quite honest. It isn't preachy. It's real and quirky and even Catholic (although you won't be indoctronated). Humerous too, I'd say this book is best read if you imagine an east coast accent. M-M meanders through her life, little bit present day, little bit past, and weaves an unusual tale of second chances, not judging and the power of faith and love. I really quite enjoyed it and will de...more

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Aug 06, 2010 Lisa rated it 1 of 5 stars

This one has to go back to the library today, and I'm glad! It was just..... so long-winded. I think there was a story in there, but I don't know where. Basically, I think the framework for this book - a story within a story - only made it a muddled mess. And I'm sorry for that because, as I read, I kept thinking that Samson had something very interesting to say. But now I don't have to finish it and, frankly, that's a relief.

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Feb 11, 2013 Cookielover rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I admit: this book was hard to get REALLY into and was confusing until about page 60. But when it got my attention, it kept it and now I simply can't forget about it. Best book I ever read-seriously.
Mary-Margret tells you about her life from conception to...well, until someone has to finish it for her.
I loved how it showed God is sorveign (yes, I spelled that wrong).
I loved the characters-I loved how Lisa Samson didn't try to sugarcoat her characters
lives or excuse the bad people. No, she went...more

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Jun 22, 2009 Holly rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book and it has kept me thinking about it even after I completed it. It took me a while to get into the beginning -- the jumping from the past to the present confused me at first. Lisa Samson writes about characters that have far from perfect lives and she writes about touchy subjects (sexual abuse, promiscuity, drugs, etc), but in a very "clean" and uplifting way.

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Oct 01, 2009 Wendy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-fiction

The thing I love about Lisa Samson's books is that they are unexpected. She doesn't recycle the same plot with different characters. I can't even really explain what she does, but every time I read one of her books there is a reality about it. I had a hard time getting into this, but I really, really enjoyed it.

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Jun 24, 2010 Mary Pat rated it 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing story! If you're not Catholic you might not enjoy, however, the story was truly wonderful. It wasn't typical or expected. I stayed up WAY too late just to finish it!I think I will be searching out other books by Lisa Samson--it was just a random pick from the new books at the library.

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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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