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The Sunday Morning Wife
The old saying is true. You never know what's going on in someone else's home. From the outside looking in, Yolanda Clarke appears to have it all. She's a beautiful woman, and her husband, Timothy, is the pastor of BrightStar Tabernacle. They seem to have the perfect life. But, looks are certainly deceiving. Yolanda has become a puppet on a string, totally controlled by Timothy. While everyone at church thinks he walks on water, Yolanda knows the person behind the mask. His constant verbal tirades, physical and emotional abuse has become unbearable. In walks Andre Hunter. He's the type of man that can make any woman forget all her troubles. His chocolate skin, pearly whites, and beautiful smile enthrall Yolanda. She has never entertained the idea of infidelity, but the abuse and lack of intimacy at home makes her adulterous affair justifiable in her mind. Andre gives Yolanda everything she's missing at home- respect, conversation, and passion behind closed doors. But, Andre is hiding secrets of his own. Will Yolanda finally climb from the abyss of despair she's lived in with Timothy and move to a brighter tomorrow with Andre? Or will she forever remain "The Sunday Morning Wife?"
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First published January 1, 2010
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January 23, 2011
I have to give "The Sunday Morning Wife" a measly 3 stars because I feel that Rice's writing was average. There was nothing shocking or remotely interesting about the story. I felt that there would be more to it based on the synopsis, but the text itself really bored me and I found myself skipping over sections of the book in an effort to finish the damn thing.
The novel was marketed as contemporary Christian fiction, and I guess Rice succeeded at that goal. She wrote a "Christian" novel about a taboo topic.
I found the characters shallow, underdeveloped, and unrealistic to be quite frank. It's simple chick lit. And definitely not a favorite book.
Rice had a great topic and interesting plot, and I just don't think she did enough to convey Yolanda's progress or the relationships between Vicki and Timothy, Vicki and Andre, and Yolanda and Andre.
I hate reading a novel that has the makings to be a perfect novel, but the author fails to execute that greatness. It always feels like a waste to me.
Additionally, Peace in the Storm Publishing needs to find better editors, preferably individuals who have taken more than 2 college-level English literature courses. The sections in the novel that depicted "conversations" were not separated...it was just terrible. Learning how to write conversational text is so easy - one can find those creative writing courses at his/her local community college for $60.
The novel was marketed as contemporary Christian fiction, and I guess Rice succeeded at that goal. She wrote a "Christian" novel about a taboo topic.
I found the characters shallow, underdeveloped, and unrealistic to be quite frank. It's simple chick lit. And definitely not a favorite book.
Rice had a great topic and interesting plot, and I just don't think she did enough to convey Yolanda's progress or the relationships between Vicki and Timothy, Vicki and Andre, and Yolanda and Andre.
I hate reading a novel that has the makings to be a perfect novel, but the author fails to execute that greatness. It always feels like a waste to me.
Additionally, Peace in the Storm Publishing needs to find better editors, preferably individuals who have taken more than 2 college-level English literature courses. The sections in the novel that depicted "conversations" were not separated...it was just terrible. Learning how to write conversational text is so easy - one can find those creative writing courses at his/her local community college for $60.
November 28, 2014
Very emotional book that I really enjoyed and recommend.
March 8, 2014
Let me Start off by saying this is the first Christian Fiction Novel that I have read with that being said the content of this book was greatly developed the twist and turns in this story was unbelievable,and it was written so well that I felt like I was apart of the story as it was being told. It was not predictable by the least bit but yet it was informative, eye opening, jaw dropping and thought provoking. The Sunday Morning Wife speaks to the hearts of abuse woman everywhere as well as it speaks to the hearts of the christians that may have questioned God and turn their backs on him for one reason or another. Thru this story you can find your way back to God. Yolanda faith in this story displays that even when your world is in discord, and you have nothing left to hold onto or nowhere to turn fight the fight that a true christian can fight, and watch God win the battle for you as he did for Yolanda.Character development was excellent because the characters were totally developed from beginning to end. Each character made you emphasize with them about their past,present and future. The characters pulled you into their world of totally you felt their anger, rage, depression, and their pain they felt throughout the story. They made you realize why they were who they were, and why they did the things they did.
In Conclusion, this story taught faith, repentance, and trust in the Lord in all that you do and lean not on your own understanding.
Once again the Author did a great job grammatically as well as structurally.
In Conclusion, this story taught faith, repentance, and trust in the Lord in all that you do and lean not on your own understanding.
Once again the Author did a great job grammatically as well as structurally.
October 17, 2015
I liked this book and it was a good read especially since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this book deals with domestic violence. It just goes to show you how Prayer and faith can work in any situation. And it shows how we never know the secrets some people may be living with. Everything that looks good and perfect on the outside may not necessarily be that way on the inside as the charade of a marriage between Rev. Timothy and Yolanda prove. While Rev. Timothty tried to beat submission into his wife in private and live a godly life in public, Yolanda was suffering in silence. Even while counseling other women to leave she couldn't do it herself and even believed erroneously that God would work out her husband's issue. While God could, Timothy was more interested in appearances than being a godly husband. So because of this the situation was never going to change. Unfortunately, it took a tragic event to make her make a decision to take control of her ownself. The timeline was unbelievable. Everything about her and Andre's relationship seemed rushed so this was on flaw. Another was that some of the writing seemed to jump as if something was left or taken out without correcting the flow of the paragraph so it made it hard to read and follow at some points. A little extra proofing would have helped, but overall worth the read.
January 30, 2011
As a founder of a nonprofit that advocates on the behalf of women and children survivors of domestic violence – I was eager to read The Sunday Morning Wife. Rice does not disappoint.
Yolanda Clarke wakes up each day to mental, physical and emotional abuse from her husband, Pastor Timothy Clarke. He is adored by his congregation as most pastors are. However, he is a wolf in sheep’s clothing and the only person who knows is his wife, his mistress and Andre, the man who becomes his wife’s lover.
Timothy has a secret that no one knows until an unfortunate occurs. Not only does Yolanda suffer abuse from her husband but also from a few church members who sees Yolanda as being a ‘Jezebel’.
The book suffers from small editing issues. The story line also quickens from one scenario to another which left me with unanswered questions. I found myself revisiting past chapters to make sure I did not overlook parts of the book.
Rice exposes a silent issues in the church. The facts that she adopted for the book were accurate and she gave an eye opener for those who may read the book and going through an abusive relationship.
Overall, the book was good.
I would recommend to those who are in abusive relations, women’s groups for a candid discussion and teens.
Yolanda Clarke wakes up each day to mental, physical and emotional abuse from her husband, Pastor Timothy Clarke. He is adored by his congregation as most pastors are. However, he is a wolf in sheep’s clothing and the only person who knows is his wife, his mistress and Andre, the man who becomes his wife’s lover.
Timothy has a secret that no one knows until an unfortunate occurs. Not only does Yolanda suffer abuse from her husband but also from a few church members who sees Yolanda as being a ‘Jezebel’.
The book suffers from small editing issues. The story line also quickens from one scenario to another which left me with unanswered questions. I found myself revisiting past chapters to make sure I did not overlook parts of the book.
Rice exposes a silent issues in the church. The facts that she adopted for the book were accurate and she gave an eye opener for those who may read the book and going through an abusive relationship.
Overall, the book was good.
I would recommend to those who are in abusive relations, women’s groups for a candid discussion and teens.
Want to Read
March 9, 2014Great Read!!! This is my first christian novel and I loved it .Would said you couldn't enjoy a book that didn't have cursing lol.It a had great drama and a great message. I also loved the fact that it shows that even when you down you can get back up again even when we cant see our way.Can't wait to read more from this author.
July 15, 2010
I could not put this book down. This well-written book kept you wanting more and more. It was realistic. I cannot wait to read more from this amazing author. For avid readers: you must read it!
For so-so readers: you must read it!
For so-so readers: you must read it!
September 3, 2011
One has to learn to forgive them self first; the accept the forgiveness of God.
July 24, 2016
Pamela did it again! Yolanda being a battered wife and First Lady. And and counselor! Alls I know like Yolanda nothing is to hard for God
December 28, 2014
This is a MUST read! It captures you from page 1!! I started reading and couldn't stop! I read it a day and a half!
May 15, 2014
very good book. so realistic. the things people go through that others never really know about.
November 21, 2017
The only reason this book gets a rating of a 2 (instead of a 1) is that the plot is pretty good. The other writing is pretty poor. The characters are 2-dimensional, predictable, and basically caricatures. The dialog is contrived, the narrative tries to weave in “religious speak” that is nauseating. For example, “She understood that the battle would not be hers but the Lord’s. She put on her warrior face and was prepared to fast and pray.” Also, the settings are almost non-existent when they could have been leveraged to set the tone and mood of a scene. The timing seems to be out of sync with the events of the story, for example, the seasons seem to be stretched or compressed. One example of the poor writing is a paragraphs that ends “Yolanda ate, put the platter on the night stand, and went back to sleep. [new paragraph] Two months later Yolanda was still eating and sleeping.” Why not a break in the text or a new chapter?
This book is a failure in what could have been a parable about the strength to end victimization of abuse. The opportunity was lost to portray humans and those “church going” religious people in multi-dimensional aspects, not just as hypocrites (a word not used in the book, but certainly could have be useful).
This book is a failure in what could have been a parable about the strength to end victimization of abuse. The opportunity was lost to portray humans and those “church going” religious people in multi-dimensional aspects, not just as hypocrites (a word not used in the book, but certainly could have be useful).
November 9, 2018
Yolanda Clarke is the First Lady of BrightStar Tabernacle who is being mentally, emotionally, financially and physically abused by her husband, who is also…her pastor. Tired of ignoring the obvious signs of infidelity, she decides to take matters into her own hands and start to live life.
Pastor Timothy Clarke wants his parishioners to think that he is the perfect husband whose mission is to build a mega church, but little do they know that he is using his wife…and her money…to do it.
Andre is a retired stripper that has turned his life around and in search of a wife. When he finds her, can she accept his past?
I've read quite a few books about Domestic Violence, but never one of this nature. It was very eye-opening, because you never know what happens behind closed doors. I highly recommend this 💎💎💎💎💎 book by Pamela D Rice, because the plot twist was amazing, character development was on point and the storyline flowed. It also proves that there is life after Domestic Violence.
Pastor Timothy Clarke wants his parishioners to think that he is the perfect husband whose mission is to build a mega church, but little do they know that he is using his wife…and her money…to do it.
Andre is a retired stripper that has turned his life around and in search of a wife. When he finds her, can she accept his past?
I've read quite a few books about Domestic Violence, but never one of this nature. It was very eye-opening, because you never know what happens behind closed doors. I highly recommend this 💎💎💎💎💎 book by Pamela D Rice, because the plot twist was amazing, character development was on point and the storyline flowed. It also proves that there is life after Domestic Violence.
December 25, 2018
This is my first time reading a book by this author. My attention was held from the very beginning until the end of the book. The storyline was about mental and physical abuse by the husband Timothy who also is a Pastor of a church of his wife Yolanda who is the First Lady of the church. I felt so many emotions of anger, pain, hurt, love, hate and so much more. This book is a good read for those that may be going through domestic violence and abuse and know that it does happen to other people of all walks of life.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
April 29, 2010
The Sunday Morning Wife is the debut novel by Pamela D. Rice. This book strips the big, elegant hat and the silky scarf off the image we have of First Ladies in the churches that dot the cities and town of America. Lumps, scars and bruises are exposed. So is a world of hurt, confusion and embarrassment. Rice writes with a style that is fluid, yet the world she created with The Sunday Morning Wife is anything but comfortable.
Yolanda Clarke, First Lady of BrightStar Church, has everything and nothing at the same time. Her husband, Pastor Timothy Clarke, has a church that is steadily growing under his close watch, yet his marriage is weakening under his abusive ways. Yolanda is a caring psychologist and counselor, yet must work for free at BrightStar church with little recognition from her husband. She stays to a strict diet to stay fit for her husband’s criteria, yet she must endure the overweight jokes. It got to the point where I didn’t know whether to feel sorry or be mad at Yolanda Clarke because of her situation.
Her husband, Pastor Timothy Clarke, quickly becomes the “man of God” you love to hate. Rice introduces you to his wicked ways in the first paragraph of the first page. Verbal and spiritual abuse are disguised as God’s directives for the man to be the head of the household. The thinly veiled needs to make his wife a submissive wife under his clenched fist give way to the sadistic pleasure which is nothing more than domination and humiliation.
Yolanda’s not-so-secret admirer, Andre Hunter, brings to the table the relationship that her husband refuses to provide. Truly smitten and thoroughly convinced that Yolanda is his soul mate, Andre presents himself ready to take Timothy’s place as a dutiful husband. Andre’s God-fearing future has taken the place of his hedonistic past in his heart, and Yolanda struggles to look past his past and her marriage.
Besides the drama that the two men in her life bring, Yolanda has to contend with the very church that Timothy is depleting her inheritance to build. From the two-faced women ready to give the Pastor a little more Days Inn than Amen to the old, opinionated church moms who believe Yolanda is a downgrade, going to church at BrightStar is more of a chore than a choice for First Lady Yolanda.
Rice easily weaves an enchanting tale of empowerment and exposure. For people like me who can not take a break until they reach the end of a chapter, The Sunday Morning Wife is superbly paced to give you ample opportunity to put this veritable page-turner down if needed. The bite-sized chapters would have been perfect if there were transitional breaks within the chapters. There were a couple of jumps in time and distance that left me confused because one thing began right after something unrelated ended.
Rice wrote Yolanda’s character in a way that allows readers to see a woman grow into her strength and beauty. In the beginning, you will be screaming to Yolanda to get up and get out. During the middle, you will be telling Yolanda to stand firm. By the end, you will crying tears of joy. Not for Yolanda, but with Yolanda.
Although The Sunday Morning Wife highlighted abuse of all sorts and was soundly founded in Christianity, Rice filled this book with high-fashion, believable characters and plot twists that kept this book interesting to the very end. The book was riddled with small editing errors, but this book is by all means a solid effort by a great author.
4.5 out of 5 stars by Book Reviewer Joey Pinkney, from JoeyPinkney.comPamela D. Rice
Yolanda Clarke, First Lady of BrightStar Church, has everything and nothing at the same time. Her husband, Pastor Timothy Clarke, has a church that is steadily growing under his close watch, yet his marriage is weakening under his abusive ways. Yolanda is a caring psychologist and counselor, yet must work for free at BrightStar church with little recognition from her husband. She stays to a strict diet to stay fit for her husband’s criteria, yet she must endure the overweight jokes. It got to the point where I didn’t know whether to feel sorry or be mad at Yolanda Clarke because of her situation.
Her husband, Pastor Timothy Clarke, quickly becomes the “man of God” you love to hate. Rice introduces you to his wicked ways in the first paragraph of the first page. Verbal and spiritual abuse are disguised as God’s directives for the man to be the head of the household. The thinly veiled needs to make his wife a submissive wife under his clenched fist give way to the sadistic pleasure which is nothing more than domination and humiliation.
Yolanda’s not-so-secret admirer, Andre Hunter, brings to the table the relationship that her husband refuses to provide. Truly smitten and thoroughly convinced that Yolanda is his soul mate, Andre presents himself ready to take Timothy’s place as a dutiful husband. Andre’s God-fearing future has taken the place of his hedonistic past in his heart, and Yolanda struggles to look past his past and her marriage.
Besides the drama that the two men in her life bring, Yolanda has to contend with the very church that Timothy is depleting her inheritance to build. From the two-faced women ready to give the Pastor a little more Days Inn than Amen to the old, opinionated church moms who believe Yolanda is a downgrade, going to church at BrightStar is more of a chore than a choice for First Lady Yolanda.
Rice easily weaves an enchanting tale of empowerment and exposure. For people like me who can not take a break until they reach the end of a chapter, The Sunday Morning Wife is superbly paced to give you ample opportunity to put this veritable page-turner down if needed. The bite-sized chapters would have been perfect if there were transitional breaks within the chapters. There were a couple of jumps in time and distance that left me confused because one thing began right after something unrelated ended.
Rice wrote Yolanda’s character in a way that allows readers to see a woman grow into her strength and beauty. In the beginning, you will be screaming to Yolanda to get up and get out. During the middle, you will be telling Yolanda to stand firm. By the end, you will crying tears of joy. Not for Yolanda, but with Yolanda.
Although The Sunday Morning Wife highlighted abuse of all sorts and was soundly founded in Christianity, Rice filled this book with high-fashion, believable characters and plot twists that kept this book interesting to the very end. The book was riddled with small editing errors, but this book is by all means a solid effort by a great author.
4.5 out of 5 stars by Book Reviewer Joey Pinkney, from JoeyPinkney.comPamela D. Rice
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 6, 2010
The other side of the pulpit
Author Pamela D Rice has brought us readers a touching and very convincing story. This is someone’s real life story even if the job occupation is different. Mrs. Rice nails this one right on the head. You will be screaming at main character Yolanda Clarke and love to hate her husband Pastor Timothy Clarke. The physical and mental abuse that is written about this book I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy …it’s that harsh. Mrs. Rice will leave you with a better understanding of Domestic Violence but to be honest if you have not dealt with it I think most will NOT understand it. Understanding DV is like telling a crack addicted person to just say no.
Yolanda Clarke has the perfect life. Yolanda is an educated woman, the 1st lady of BrightStar Tabernacle church, has a loving husband that is until they are behind closed doors. Yolanda is a hypocrite as she is a counselor and can’t seem to do what it takes to follow her own advice. She means well and does the work from the heart. See if she will come to her senses and get out before it’s too late.
Timothy Clarke the pastor is all about keeping up public appearances. Always dressed to impress and always polite. Sundays mornings he praises his wife who is wearing scarf’s to cover up bruises. Timothy is controlling to Yolanda who is scared to visit her parents for fear of his wrath. Timothy has her locked in a world where she feels alone.
There is also Andre Hunter who meets Yolanda and sweeps her off her feet. Dre is willing to stick by her even though he knows all about her trouble marriage. Dre, too perfect to be real, has a dark past himself. While he was a great added character in this story for me he was less important than Yolanda as she dealt with her demons in private.
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5 star rating
Author Pamela D Rice has brought us readers a touching and very convincing story. This is someone’s real life story even if the job occupation is different. Mrs. Rice nails this one right on the head. You will be screaming at main character Yolanda Clarke and love to hate her husband Pastor Timothy Clarke. The physical and mental abuse that is written about this book I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy …it’s that harsh. Mrs. Rice will leave you with a better understanding of Domestic Violence but to be honest if you have not dealt with it I think most will NOT understand it. Understanding DV is like telling a crack addicted person to just say no.
Yolanda Clarke has the perfect life. Yolanda is an educated woman, the 1st lady of BrightStar Tabernacle church, has a loving husband that is until they are behind closed doors. Yolanda is a hypocrite as she is a counselor and can’t seem to do what it takes to follow her own advice. She means well and does the work from the heart. See if she will come to her senses and get out before it’s too late.
Timothy Clarke the pastor is all about keeping up public appearances. Always dressed to impress and always polite. Sundays mornings he praises his wife who is wearing scarf’s to cover up bruises. Timothy is controlling to Yolanda who is scared to visit her parents for fear of his wrath. Timothy has her locked in a world where she feels alone.
There is also Andre Hunter who meets Yolanda and sweeps her off her feet. Dre is willing to stick by her even though he knows all about her trouble marriage. Dre, too perfect to be real, has a dark past himself. While he was a great added character in this story for me he was less important than Yolanda as she dealt with her demons in private.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
5 star rating
May 28, 2013
I feel compelled to borrow a book monthly to make the most of my Amazon Prime membership and I didn't want to take a lot of time selecting one, and I've never read anything in this particularly specific and violent romance sub-genre, so I downloaded the sample for it and was immediately sucked in. Yes, I was just plain entertained by it: money, FOOD, sex, violence, and preaching.
I wish she would have objectified/described Andre's hot body and stuff more towards the end and that the typos and problems with tense were properly edited out. I wondered if the description of her learning to make the black and bleu salad was intended as symbolism, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't. If so, did the McGriddle and stop at Applebee's mean something more, too?
This is no masterpiece, but I can see how it would be companionable and even helpful to some readers; I thought the author did a good job at throwing in at the end some abuse not mentioned earlier in that story that Yolanda could only really acknowledge with some distance.
For me I just found out that I *do* like romance novels provided there's more food, and more rape and incest and beatings. And yeah, even more preaching! I was really happy for Yolanda in the end. I could have done without her lame revenge thing and how mad she was at The Other Woman, though.
I wish she would have objectified/described Andre's hot body and stuff more towards the end and that the typos and problems with tense were properly edited out. I wondered if the description of her learning to make the black and bleu salad was intended as symbolism, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't. If so, did the McGriddle and stop at Applebee's mean something more, too?
This is no masterpiece, but I can see how it would be companionable and even helpful to some readers; I thought the author did a good job at throwing in at the end some abuse not mentioned earlier in that story that Yolanda could only really acknowledge with some distance.
For me I just found out that I *do* like romance novels provided there's more food, and more rape and incest and beatings. And yeah, even more preaching! I was really happy for Yolanda in the end. I could have done without her lame revenge thing and how mad she was at The Other Woman, though.
March 20, 2011
Seasons,
From the outside looking in, it appears Pastor Timothy Clarke and First Lady Yolanda have it all. Nothing could be further from the truth. Pastor is physically, mentally and emotionally abusive as well as an adulterer. Yolanda has tried to be the humbly obedient wife he demands, but it's hard when she fears for her life.
Andre Hunter has made himself known to First Lady Yolanda. While she knows that her thoughts are wrong, she can't help but wonder how it would feel to be truly loved. As Yolanda and Andre submit themselves to sin, life in the Clarke residence becomes more suffocating. Is the grass greener in Andre's neighborhood?
Pamela D. Rice's 'The Sunday Morning Wife' starts strong. Itching to turn the page, I was rooted in my seat and ready. Unfortunately, the story lost its luster and barely recovers. The characters and story lack authenticity. And as a Christian tale, it doesn't seem as if God is truly apart of the story. Eventually the passion reawakens and you come to appreciate the tumultuous journey.
Reviewed by: Crystal
3.5
From the outside looking in, it appears Pastor Timothy Clarke and First Lady Yolanda have it all. Nothing could be further from the truth. Pastor is physically, mentally and emotionally abusive as well as an adulterer. Yolanda has tried to be the humbly obedient wife he demands, but it's hard when she fears for her life.
Andre Hunter has made himself known to First Lady Yolanda. While she knows that her thoughts are wrong, she can't help but wonder how it would feel to be truly loved. As Yolanda and Andre submit themselves to sin, life in the Clarke residence becomes more suffocating. Is the grass greener in Andre's neighborhood?
Pamela D. Rice's 'The Sunday Morning Wife' starts strong. Itching to turn the page, I was rooted in my seat and ready. Unfortunately, the story lost its luster and barely recovers. The characters and story lack authenticity. And as a Christian tale, it doesn't seem as if God is truly apart of the story. Eventually the passion reawakens and you come to appreciate the tumultuous journey.
Reviewed by: Crystal
3.5
April 12, 2012
I had a very strong reaction to this book. So much so that my first review did not meet the review guidelines. So I'll try again.
My biggest issue with the plot was the fact that Yolanda is an abused wife who counsels other abused women to leave their bad situation but she won't leave hers. Yolanda is college educated, has the means and support to leave her husband, does not have any kids and yet she feels the need to stay in her abusive relationship just to keep up with appearances??? If someone in Yolanda's position can't/won't leave, how are others less fortunate suppose to leave?
Yolanda's husband was very one dimensional. Yes, he saw his father abuse his mother, but his anger/hatred for Yolanda was just too much.
Also Andre falling for Yolanda after two dates and already having a ring to propose to her was a big pill to swallow.
This book really needed a professional editor. There were too many typos, grammatical errors, and transition errors.
My biggest issue with the plot was the fact that Yolanda is an abused wife who counsels other abused women to leave their bad situation but she won't leave hers. Yolanda is college educated, has the means and support to leave her husband, does not have any kids and yet she feels the need to stay in her abusive relationship just to keep up with appearances??? If someone in Yolanda's position can't/won't leave, how are others less fortunate suppose to leave?
Yolanda's husband was very one dimensional. Yes, he saw his father abuse his mother, but his anger/hatred for Yolanda was just too much.
Also Andre falling for Yolanda after two dates and already having a ring to propose to her was a big pill to swallow.
This book really needed a professional editor. There were too many typos, grammatical errors, and transition errors.
April 8, 2013
I loved it! The Sunday Morning Wife had me going. I mean my emotions were all over the place. Poor Yolonda she took a lot from that stinkin husband of hers. I love it when there is a really good guy that outshines the sorry men in the story and _____ out shined stinkin' excuse for a husband pastor selfish (that's not his name, but that's the nicest name I can think of). Pamela D Rice did it with this one honey. It makes you wonder what really does on behind some of those "church wives" doors. I love the connection with prayer and faith even after one has fallen. I also love it because it shows that no matter how far one falls, restoration is always available for those that are willing to repent and seek forgiveness.
I left blanks because I want you to read this story. It is a must read.
I left blanks because I want you to read this story. It is a must read.
August 4, 2013
I can't begin to explain! This book was an amazing read from start to finish. The author evoked raw emotions through sharing the pain that Yolanda endured as she was subjected to abuse. What amazed me was that even though Yolanda committed sins that made her just as guilty, there was still room for her to grow, see the errors of her ways, and bask in the goodness and mercy of our great heavenly Father. This book keeps you on edge and at the end you are completely satisfied with how God works things out. Truly a must read, I finished it in one day!
December 27, 2013
This was one of the most drama-filled books I have ever read...I really liked it. I was surprised by a lot of things that happened throughout the story. I still don't understand why women stay in relationships such as the one that Yolanda was in with Timothy. I don't get it. I was glad with the way the story ended.
February 27, 2011
I literally read this book in the course of one day. I just could not put it down. I was drawn into the story. There were a few suprises that I did not expect and I loved that. I wasn't fond of the fact that the main character Yolanda dished out advice to someone else that she should have taken herself. I guess it really is "do as I say not as I do".
July 13, 2016
Amazing book to read, Theyre so many people out there that is suffering from church abuse. We all have to answer to maker when judgement day come. I love this book by Pamela Rice I can hardly waiting for book number 2. Want to know what happen to some the people who was putting the knife-ing in Yolanda from every side because of her husband(who pass) Timothy.
August 29, 2011
I read this book in oneday. I found it to be really entertaining and kept me wanting more. One part of the book was a little "unreal", but for the most part it was believable. This was my first book by this author, and I am curious to see what else she has written.
January 20, 2013
This book is about a preacher who gets up in the pulpit every Sunday, but behind closed doors at home he physically abuses his wife. It is a wake up call to let people see that everything is not always what it seems. Read: 2010. (Kindle)
April 17, 2013
A good fast paced read. However, the gullibility of the characters were not believable. Good premise, but I feel the author should have interjected some credible responses to the main plot lines in the book.
January 25, 2015
This was an awesome read. It was great from start to finish. Timothy was such a hypocrite preaching the word and not living by it. You should practice what you preach. You just trust and believe God will take care of the rest.
April 16, 2016
Awareness
This book brings awareness to domestic violence in a area where most people would never suspect it. It reminds us that we should be more receptive of our family and friends to ensure that we are doing all that we can to help them to avoid violence in their lives.
This book brings awareness to domestic violence in a area where most people would never suspect it. It reminds us that we should be more receptive of our family and friends to ensure that we are doing all that we can to help them to avoid violence in their lives.
February 22, 2010
One of the best I have ever read. If you like that contains a combination of drama and spiritual lessons this is the book for you. You will not want to put it down!
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