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Running From Asperity
ASPERITYWhen troubles come from every direction, pushing souls to their breaking point. Being perfect is impossible, a truth that nurse and avid runner, Linda Bonin learns the hard way. When another failure to appease her abusive husband prompts a threatening phone call, she flees. But, Linda discovers she can’t outrun the ever-advancing evil that stalks her. Taunting, accusing – pushing her to her breaking point. To survive, will Linda risk her soul to confront her accuser? A gripping nail-biter, Running from Asperity is an emotionally compelling story of searching for truth in the war between freedom and bondage.
300 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2018
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Melissa Kirk
10 books6 followersSpeaker and Life Coach MELISSA KIRK is the founder of GRACE WARRIOR and has written three inspirational non-fiction books and her debut novel, Running From Asperity. She lives in Arkansas with her always encouraging husband and blogs on her website – www.TheGraceWarrior.com
Running From Asperity
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July 14, 2020
I was picked to be an advanced copy reader for the first time for an author's debut novel. Christian Fiction isn't my usual genre, but I try to give every book a chance to get me hooked and make me care. I decided to read this without thinking about the class or genre that it fit into and take it on its own merits.
Melissa Kirk was able to deliver a developed story that included suspense and real-life drama. Authentic characters pulled me in right from the start. Because of this, I found myself unable to put the book down once I started.
I was quickly drawn into the main character's predicament of trying to be the perfect wife, the perfect mother, the perfect daughter, and the perfect woman. That drive for perfection both blinds her and traps her in a tough situation that includes spousal abuse, child abandonment, and emotional neglect. Just when it seems like she can handle no more and the world is coming at her from every angle, she struggles to find a way out. It is through this struggle that she finds her true strength.
Melissa Kirk gave authenticity to difficult subjects and addressed them without moral preaching. She thoughtfully and refreshingly weaved threads of Native American theology alongside traditional Christianity in such a way to show respect for both faiths.
It was a quick read that ended too soon. In some aspects, I felt it came to resolution a little quickly for my liking. (I still wonder how the main character, Linda, is doing.) The book stands fine on its own but would also make a great read for a book club and even includes discussion questions at the end.
Oh, by the skill of the writing you will find it hard to believe that this is Melissa Kirk's debut novel. Well done, Ms. Kirk.
Melissa Kirk was able to deliver a developed story that included suspense and real-life drama. Authentic characters pulled me in right from the start. Because of this, I found myself unable to put the book down once I started.
I was quickly drawn into the main character's predicament of trying to be the perfect wife, the perfect mother, the perfect daughter, and the perfect woman. That drive for perfection both blinds her and traps her in a tough situation that includes spousal abuse, child abandonment, and emotional neglect. Just when it seems like she can handle no more and the world is coming at her from every angle, she struggles to find a way out. It is through this struggle that she finds her true strength.
Melissa Kirk gave authenticity to difficult subjects and addressed them without moral preaching. She thoughtfully and refreshingly weaved threads of Native American theology alongside traditional Christianity in such a way to show respect for both faiths.
It was a quick read that ended too soon. In some aspects, I felt it came to resolution a little quickly for my liking. (I still wonder how the main character, Linda, is doing.) The book stands fine on its own but would also make a great read for a book club and even includes discussion questions at the end.
Oh, by the skill of the writing you will find it hard to believe that this is Melissa Kirk's debut novel. Well done, Ms. Kirk.
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