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The Good Nearby
by
Nancy Moser
Sometimes good things are nearer than expected. Margery has a nothing job, a nothing marriage, and zero self-esteem. Angie has everything she could ever want, except a life of her own making. Talia is overwhelmed by her pregnancy, by handling her career, and by caring for her toddler and a home-bound husband who needs a new heart. Gennifer has a high-powered career and a f...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
October 4th 2006
by Tyndale House Publishers
(first published October 1st 2006)
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This was a nice story. The problem I had with it was that there were so many characters that I kept getting them mixed up. The confusion was intensified by the fact that two middle-aged women with key roles were named Gladys and and Gennifer. Why the author chose not to spell that second name with a J instead of a G, I can't imagine. There was also a Gigi. And a Grammy. When you have a large cast of characters, it's important to give them names that don't start with the same letter.
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I really liked it because I loved Robin Mather from her Detroit News/Free Press days-weekend column. Being nosy and having been through a divorce; I would have liked a bit more insight on a personal level. However, I embrace her integrity and commitment to the eating locally movement and will be searching out places by me to support the cause. The recipes are excellent and I may overcome my fear of canning and try to can a couple jars of somethin, somethin this year (locally grown of course).
The lives of several women are woven together, who are all dealing with problems ranging from an abusive boyfriend, to failing eyesight, to an ill husband, to a secret illness that is pulling a family apart. In between their stories we hear the story of GiGi as a little girl growing up without much hope but who latches on to her Grandmother's comments about death, about being "the good nearby", about how she will one day have babies, and who for some reason in fixated with the number 96. Eventua...more
For the most part, I thought this book was okay...
I probably wouldn't read again. I found it slightly confusing at times. I think if I would have read it all in one sitting, it might have made more sense to me. However, it did not capture my attention very consistently. It took me an incredibly long time to read because I would get bored with the plot and I would set the book aside for a couple of weeks.
I probably wouldn't read again. I found it slightly confusing at times. I think if I would have read it all in one sitting, it might have made more sense to me. However, it did not capture my attention very consistently. It took me an incredibly long time to read because I would get bored with the plot and I would set the book aside for a couple of weeks.
anyone who has known of someone being physically abused should read this. when i did, i gave it to my friend becky who was beaten by her husband and it gave her the courage to walk away and maybe save her life as he was found later to be mentally ill
nancy knows people and she knows God
nancy knows people and she knows God
Although a bit confusing at first, once I caught on to the way it was written, I absolutely couldn't put it down. I stayed up til 5 am to finish reading this book. With tears and then laughter through tears, this is one of the best, most hopeful books I have read in some time.
This was a pleasant surprise for me. I was very much glad to find a Christian author who wasn't writing those romance-Amish stories or other romance history books. I'm not much into "preaching" books, which seem that Christian authors mainly do, even if it is fiction. This book was just right for me, then again, I am a Christian. I did like the fact that it had scriptures at the beginning of each chapter. Probably because I don't study the Bible like I should and some of those scriptures were ne...more
A good book showing us how things we do impact on others. I was kept guessing for a while as to who Gigi was and the book showed me that we have the choice in our decisions on how we will let life affect our lives
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This was truly one of the best books I've ever read. People enter your life and leave your life for a reason. What a heart-warming story about a group of unrelated, kind people in a small town. Highly recommend.
Really good Christian fiction, I found myself giving this to all of my friends, and had a nice surprise ending.
I LIKED THIS. AFTER BEING INTRODUCED TO ALL THE CHARACTERS I COULD SEE WHERE IT WAS GOING TO GO AND I GOT SAD. EVENTHOUGH IT WAS SAD IT STILL HAD A GOOD ENDING. IT SHOWED GOD AT WORK.
I enjoyed aspects of the book, but found the Christian/religious overtone off-putting.
Don't remember much about it which tells me it was only OK.
Lovely read, inspiring. It wasn't exactly an unexpected ending, but powerful nonetheless.
Feb 07, 2011
Karen
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Recommended to Karen by:
Julie H
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I really enjoy how Nancy Moser is able to weave the lives of several characters together.
Great Book - I know the author personally! :)
I agree with another reader who said she enjoyed the book very much except for the ending. For a Christian fiction book, I found this one exceptionally well-written with layered characters and realistic conflicts. I always enjoy the messages in Christian fiction books, but sometimes the writing style is not as inspiring as the message. This one is an exception, and I am going to read another of Moser's books with the hope that I will find the same blend of good style with a Christian message.
I liked this book. There was a bible verse at the beginning of each chapter. Seemed to fit into the story.
This was a great Christian book that really surprised me at the end. Very encouraging about God's BIG plans for us and His largeness.
Basically a Hallmark movie in book form.
I was merely tolerating this book until I reached the end, at which time my apathy turned to irritation and disgust. It felt like the author couldn't figure out how to end the book, so she came up with the first thing she thought of, which was so 'cheesy' I almost chucked the book at the wall. I can't believe I wasted my time with this book.
I really liked the idea of this book, but the execution wasn't so great. There were too many characters (many of them stereotyped to an extreme); I didn't feel any real connection to them. And given all the drama, it was all wrapped up just a little too neatly at the ending. A very quick read, though, and a Christian message.
I really enjoyed this book. Some may look at it as sappy in the end, and at times you wonder what all of these different families have to do with each other, but it was just a good feel-good book. No really redeeming value other than entertainment, but it was a fun, quick, easy, enjoyable read.
Iloved this book except fpr the ending. The characters were all flawed women who I could I dentify with in one or another. They all discoverd their strengths through their connection with the main character. The ending was too pat and predictable so I was let down at the end.
I really liked this cute book - uplifting and simple, with interesting (and simple) characters and a great message. I didn't even see the end coming til the end. Christian writer and a fast read.
I read this book in 2 days....it was stinkin' good! I really enjoyed the characters and thought the ending was um, fulfilling. You'll have to read it to see what I mean.
This book has a lot to say about how one person's life is so intertwined with those around her--excellent read!
Organ transplants and interconnected people in a small town. A few too many coincidences.
My wife liked it better than I but it kept me engaged.
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Nancy Moser is the author of three inspirational humor books and a eighteen novels, including Mozart's Sister, Just Jane, and Time Lottery, a Christy Award winner. She is an inspirational speaker, giving seminars around the country. She has earned a degree in architecture; run a business with her husband; traveled extensively in Europe; and has performed in various theaters, symphonies, and choirs...more
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