In the Forest of Your Remembrance

by Gloria Jean Pinkney, Myles C. Pinkney (Photographs), Jerry Pinkney (Illustrations)

In a personal journey of remembrances, Gloria Jean Pinkney shows how she came to recognize the many miraculous events in her life. In her engaging voice, Ms. Pinkney narrates thirty-three short "tellings" and uses quotes from the Bible to frame each story. This heartfelt work offers an inspiring call for her readers to enter their own "Forest of Remembrance." As Clifton Taulbert writes in his wonderful foreword, "As we read, we will be challenged to become 'dear hearers' within our own daily lives. This book will help many to personalize and anticipate the joy of 'unselfish living.'"

A book to be shared with the whole family, this spiritual memoir is also a family project. Ms. Pinkney's husband, Jerry, and two of their sons, Brian and Myles, provide illustrations, with each artist using a different medium.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2001

Reviews

[Gina · Rating 2 out of 5]

This collection of short memories accompanied by scriptures focuses on the small ways in which God speaks to us, and the blessings that can come from listening. I appreciate that in principle, but it is kind of overwhelmingly churchy, at a level that feels out of balance.

I was put off by references to Focus on the Family and Benny Hinn. If that is your bag, this book probably will be.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed Mrs. Pinkney's essays. She reminds all of us that God is everywhere, speaking to us in any way He can that will get our attention. This has made me more alert to the small coincidences that happen in my life. I know that I am also sometimes a small coincidence for others.

[Yarrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

God is no respecter of persons. This is one Pammy should read. Reminded me of the kind of relationship she has with the Lord.

[Connie T. · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book consists of 33 short entries about the times the author has felt God's presence in her life. More coincidence than divine, I was disappointed.