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Love Me Back to Life
Join Mallory Carlisle on an unforgettable journey of hope and healing as she comes to terms with painful and devastating secrets from her childhood. This novel, connected to the Circle of Friends Ministry, will challenge your faith as you witness the redemption and restoration that is only possible through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 12, 2011
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Missy Horsfall
4 books2 followersMissy Horsfall, a pastor’s wife for over twenty years, is a Bible study teacher, board member, and speaker for Circle of Friends Ministries. She is published in magazine and greeting card media. Missy is also executive producer and radio host for COF Ministries. She and her husband live in Ohio and have three married children and two adorable granddaughters.
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February 21, 2011
Just won this book in the giveaways, thanks goodreads!
However, the description given for the giveaway was a little different then the main description on the main page. Example of the difference, would be that the main description talks of challenging my faith as I witness her through her relationship with Jesus Christ.
The giveaway description reads...
Mallory Carlisle is at a crossroads. . . . Between financial struggles, an absentee husband, two active daughters, and an obsessively demanding family, she harbors a devastating secret. A secret that’s been buried for years in her subconscious. . . A secret that could potentially destroy her family. When the long-hidden secret surfaces, Mallory is forced to confront unbearable pain from her past. With no one to turn to, she is faced with the challenge of finding true hope and healing. Will Mallory ever discover the love and comfort of the only One who can set her free? [close]
Now that I read the main description, I realize who the Only one must be. Had it said, " Will Mallory ever discover the love and comfort of "Jesus Christ, the only one who can set her free? " I definitely would not have entered. Its kind of like when you get home and you see a cute little bag or card sitting on your door step.. you think.. Ooooh, could it be a birthday card? Could my MIL have dropped off those cute clothes she said she picked up for my daughter..... but no.. you open it and it's a jahovah wintness literature package. lol
I have no desire to challenge my faith.. I'm quite comfortable in my beliefs. The story does sound interesting though, so I will give it a shot. I'm interested to see if it concentrates more on her personal struggles getting over what's happend in the past, or more on how wonderful and all knowing god is. Reguardless, I will read and review it fairly. :o)
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Well, I gave it a try.. but I just can't get into it. I dont like to quit on books, but sometimes you just have to move on.. because time is precious and I refuse to waste it on something i'm not interested in. I will pass this book onto someone else, whom I think might enjoy it. :)
I"m still going to give it a 3, because I'm sure that it's a good book. From what I read, it is well written, it's just not my cup of tea.
However, the description given for the giveaway was a little different then the main description on the main page. Example of the difference, would be that the main description talks of challenging my faith as I witness her through her relationship with Jesus Christ.
The giveaway description reads...
Mallory Carlisle is at a crossroads. . . . Between financial struggles, an absentee husband, two active daughters, and an obsessively demanding family, she harbors a devastating secret. A secret that’s been buried for years in her subconscious. . . A secret that could potentially destroy her family. When the long-hidden secret surfaces, Mallory is forced to confront unbearable pain from her past. With no one to turn to, she is faced with the challenge of finding true hope and healing. Will Mallory ever discover the love and comfort of the only One who can set her free? [close]
Now that I read the main description, I realize who the Only one must be. Had it said, " Will Mallory ever discover the love and comfort of "Jesus Christ, the only one who can set her free? " I definitely would not have entered. Its kind of like when you get home and you see a cute little bag or card sitting on your door step.. you think.. Ooooh, could it be a birthday card? Could my MIL have dropped off those cute clothes she said she picked up for my daughter..... but no.. you open it and it's a jahovah wintness literature package. lol
I have no desire to challenge my faith.. I'm quite comfortable in my beliefs. The story does sound interesting though, so I will give it a shot. I'm interested to see if it concentrates more on her personal struggles getting over what's happend in the past, or more on how wonderful and all knowing god is. Reguardless, I will read and review it fairly. :o)
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Well, I gave it a try.. but I just can't get into it. I dont like to quit on books, but sometimes you just have to move on.. because time is precious and I refuse to waste it on something i'm not interested in. I will pass this book onto someone else, whom I think might enjoy it. :)
I"m still going to give it a 3, because I'm sure that it's a good book. From what I read, it is well written, it's just not my cup of tea.
March 11, 2011
"Love Me Back to Life" is Christian general fiction about a woman who suffered sexual abuse as a child. The story was about how this abuse caused Mallory to react to her husband in ways that caused tension in her marriage, a breakdown were she remembered the repressed memory of the abuse, and her journey to healing assisted by a Christian therapist.
The authors used vivid details that brought the various settings and the children alive in my imagination. However, in the first half (which was the lead-up to Mallory's breakdown), all the scenes were of Mallory fighting with someone at her home or in an extended family setting. It felt like she had no life beyond the fighting. Mallory's and Jake's inner thoughts also came across as simplistic, somehow...not fully fleshed out. Perhaps this is because I've never come across two more self-righteous characters in all my reading. Nothing was their own fault (even in their inner thoughts), so I had a hard time liking them though I did feel sympathetic.
In the second half, Mallory's recovery was very interesting and drew me into the story. However, some things happened very abruptly (from the reader perspective) since time would pass and we missed some of the struggles. For example, we knew she had a shopping addiction (which played a major role in the marital discord). Suddenly, near the end, we find out she's dealt with and conquered this addiction without us getting to see her confront and overcome it.
There was a lot of God-talk in the novel. Though Christian, Mallory initially avoided praying and later simply told God what she wanted. However, at the very end, she finally talked with God (instead of at him), listened, and showed her reliance on God in her actions instead of just her words.
There was a minor amount of "he cussed" style bad language. There was no graphic sex. I think I would have enjoyed this novel more if the first half had been condensed and more time spent on Mallory's struggle for healing since I found the writing more engaging in that part. However, if you've been abused as a child and it's affected your marriage, you may be engaged by the characters from the start.
I received this book as a review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
The authors used vivid details that brought the various settings and the children alive in my imagination. However, in the first half (which was the lead-up to Mallory's breakdown), all the scenes were of Mallory fighting with someone at her home or in an extended family setting. It felt like she had no life beyond the fighting. Mallory's and Jake's inner thoughts also came across as simplistic, somehow...not fully fleshed out. Perhaps this is because I've never come across two more self-righteous characters in all my reading. Nothing was their own fault (even in their inner thoughts), so I had a hard time liking them though I did feel sympathetic.
In the second half, Mallory's recovery was very interesting and drew me into the story. However, some things happened very abruptly (from the reader perspective) since time would pass and we missed some of the struggles. For example, we knew she had a shopping addiction (which played a major role in the marital discord). Suddenly, near the end, we find out she's dealt with and conquered this addiction without us getting to see her confront and overcome it.
There was a lot of God-talk in the novel. Though Christian, Mallory initially avoided praying and later simply told God what she wanted. However, at the very end, she finally talked with God (instead of at him), listened, and showed her reliance on God in her actions instead of just her words.
There was a minor amount of "he cussed" style bad language. There was no graphic sex. I think I would have enjoyed this novel more if the first half had been condensed and more time spent on Mallory's struggle for healing since I found the writing more engaging in that part. However, if you've been abused as a child and it's affected your marriage, you may be engaged by the characters from the start.
I received this book as a review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
March 14, 2016
I won this on Goodreads First reads. It captured my heart. It's a beautifully written story full of emotion. It tells the story of the pains and struggles some of us face today and begins the healing process. This is a story of childhood sexual abuse. And it definitely shows the path tho healing and forgiveness. Mallory Carlisle has kept a devastiating secret all these years , she's at a cross roads in her life between financial struggles an absentee husband two active daughters and a demanding family. When the secret surfaces it could potentially destry her family. Mallory is forced to confront the unbearable pain from her past with no one to turn to. She is faced with finding true hope and healing. Will Mallory ever discover the love and comfort of the only one who can set her free?
February 27, 2011
I just won a copy of this book from First Reads! Thank you. It is, however, not a book I would have chosen had I known it was religious. But, the plot sounds interesting and I look forward to reading it.
Thank you First Reads for the opportunity to read this book.
Unfortunately, I never identified with main characters and was not able to develop empathy for the characters or the story. I found it the religious overtones overwhelming and, possibly because of that, skimmed most of the book.
I will donate this book to the church library.
Thank you First Reads for the opportunity to read this book.
Unfortunately, I never identified with main characters and was not able to develop empathy for the characters or the story. I found it the religious overtones overwhelming and, possibly because of that, skimmed most of the book.
I will donate this book to the church library.
February 17, 2011
We all have turmoil in our lives, some worse than others. And we all deal with it differently. This book explores one path that may be taken in order to heal. Faith.
Like some of the other reviewers, I received my copy through a goodreads giveaway. I was unaware that it was a Christian-based novel, as the description made nary a mention of it.
This is not the type of book I would normally read, but I can understand how those that do like this genre might find it to be a spiritually moving experience.
Like some of the other reviewers, I received my copy through a goodreads giveaway. I was unaware that it was a Christian-based novel, as the description made nary a mention of it.
This is not the type of book I would normally read, but I can understand how those that do like this genre might find it to be a spiritually moving experience.
April 2, 2011
I think the storyline was very good, however I felt the the religious parts took away from the story. If I were more religious I don't think the religion would have been a factor. I did keep reading however because I really needed to see why Mallory was acting so strangly and pushing her husband away.In the end I am glad I finished the book but I would most likely not read it again.
August 16, 2024
Heart wrenching ,uplifting and emotional .
September 24, 2019
Hard to read because of the subject matter but I loved this book!
February 28, 2011
Mallory Carlisle's life is already a mess when she starts to have the nightmares. She and her husband are drifting further apart as he works longer hours and makes more business trips, she's racking up credit card debts and her extended family is just as dysfunctional as ever. But when Mallory starts having disturbing dreams that cause her to act weirdly around her loved ones, she begins to wonder whether they're linked to something that she actually experienced. When a news story causes her to have a panic attack at a Bible study meeting, her friends urge her to see a therapist to understand what's really going on in her life. Slowly, Mallory comes to terms with the childhood memories that she'd suppressed, and begins to put her trust in God for healing and release from the hurt she's been carrying. Only through God can she put her life, her marriage and her family back on track.
This was a truly devastating story. I had to put it down at times and read something else as Mallory's story simply broke my heart. While I don't have any first-hand experience in dealing with childhood abuse, I felt that the authors really captured Mallory's hurt and pain. The road to recovery was difficult, but I admired her bravery and enjoyed watching her pull her life back together and come to terms with the changes she needed to make.
I would have to say that I never really warmed to Mallory's husband, Jake. They were suffering from marital difficulties at the start of the book, and having never seen them happy together, it was difficult to like him. Although I could sympathise with the confusion he felt at Mallory pushing him away as she fell deeper into her emotional turmoil, I sometimes felt like he didn't make enough effort. Jake did, thankfully, redeem himself and realise that he had contributed to the family problems, but I wish I'd had more of a chance to read about "changed" Jake to truly witness his transformation of character.
I was impressed with the authors' choice to tackle such a difficult subject. While some may consider Christian Fiction to be full of romance, happy endings and fluffy bunnies, the market can feature some pretty taboo topics. Missy and Susan definitely deserve credit for being brave enough to bring to light the fact that childhood abuse can affect even the most pious of Christians, and for showing how both therapy and God's love can help victims to overcome their hurts. However, I do wish that the authors had stuck with the original issues - abuse, marital problems and credit card debt. They also threw in several other problems, either as events in the novel or in mentions to past experiences, including a childhood death, a miscarriage, a sudden illness, and the death of a grandparent. There was actually one point where I found myself thinking, "Really? Could these characters have any more to deal with?" I'm sure that the authors could write wonderful novels on these other subjects, but in this case they felt hastily thrown together. As a result of featuring so many issues in one novel, some of them were never truly concluded and they sometimes overshadowed the wider issue of Mallory's abuse.
I would like to caution that this is very definitely a Christian novel. While some inspirational books merely feature a few Bible verses and references to praying and attending church, this isn't one of them. Mallory frequently seeks God's guidance, meets up with her pastor's wife and fellow Church members to discuss her difficulties and is counselled by a Christian therapist. I lost count of the number of Bible verses that she mentioned in the diary entries at the end of each chapter. This was a new experience for me as I hadn't previously read a book so focused on a character's spiritual journey, or read about Christian counselling. I felt that this was a realistic novel about a woman reaching out to God for help in her time of need, but it probably isn't one to pass on to non-Christian friends.
Boldly tackling topics that are often hidden away in Christian circles, "Love Me Back to Life" is a heart-breaking tale of God's healing power and love. While I sometimes felt overwhelmed by the many difficulties that Mallory found herself pitted against, I definitely think that Missy Horsfall and Susan Stevens deserve credit for writing such an honest and realistic account of one woman's struggle to overcome childhood abuse. 7/10
Many thanks to Barbour and NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this book.
This was a truly devastating story. I had to put it down at times and read something else as Mallory's story simply broke my heart. While I don't have any first-hand experience in dealing with childhood abuse, I felt that the authors really captured Mallory's hurt and pain. The road to recovery was difficult, but I admired her bravery and enjoyed watching her pull her life back together and come to terms with the changes she needed to make.
I would have to say that I never really warmed to Mallory's husband, Jake. They were suffering from marital difficulties at the start of the book, and having never seen them happy together, it was difficult to like him. Although I could sympathise with the confusion he felt at Mallory pushing him away as she fell deeper into her emotional turmoil, I sometimes felt like he didn't make enough effort. Jake did, thankfully, redeem himself and realise that he had contributed to the family problems, but I wish I'd had more of a chance to read about "changed" Jake to truly witness his transformation of character.
I was impressed with the authors' choice to tackle such a difficult subject. While some may consider Christian Fiction to be full of romance, happy endings and fluffy bunnies, the market can feature some pretty taboo topics. Missy and Susan definitely deserve credit for being brave enough to bring to light the fact that childhood abuse can affect even the most pious of Christians, and for showing how both therapy and God's love can help victims to overcome their hurts. However, I do wish that the authors had stuck with the original issues - abuse, marital problems and credit card debt. They also threw in several other problems, either as events in the novel or in mentions to past experiences, including a childhood death, a miscarriage, a sudden illness, and the death of a grandparent. There was actually one point where I found myself thinking, "Really? Could these characters have any more to deal with?" I'm sure that the authors could write wonderful novels on these other subjects, but in this case they felt hastily thrown together. As a result of featuring so many issues in one novel, some of them were never truly concluded and they sometimes overshadowed the wider issue of Mallory's abuse.
I would like to caution that this is very definitely a Christian novel. While some inspirational books merely feature a few Bible verses and references to praying and attending church, this isn't one of them. Mallory frequently seeks God's guidance, meets up with her pastor's wife and fellow Church members to discuss her difficulties and is counselled by a Christian therapist. I lost count of the number of Bible verses that she mentioned in the diary entries at the end of each chapter. This was a new experience for me as I hadn't previously read a book so focused on a character's spiritual journey, or read about Christian counselling. I felt that this was a realistic novel about a woman reaching out to God for help in her time of need, but it probably isn't one to pass on to non-Christian friends.
Boldly tackling topics that are often hidden away in Christian circles, "Love Me Back to Life" is a heart-breaking tale of God's healing power and love. While I sometimes felt overwhelmed by the many difficulties that Mallory found herself pitted against, I definitely think that Missy Horsfall and Susan Stevens deserve credit for writing such an honest and realistic account of one woman's struggle to overcome childhood abuse. 7/10
Many thanks to Barbour and NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this book.
December 27, 2010
Book Description:
Mallory Carlisle is at a crossroads. . . . Between financial struggles, an absentee husband, two active daughters, and an obsessively demanding family, she harbors a devastating secret. A secret that’s been buried for years in her subconscious. . . A secret that could potentially destroy her family. When the long-hidden secret surfaces, Mallory is forced to confront unbearable pain from her past. With no one to turn to, she is faced with the challenge of finding true hope and healing. Will Mallory ever discover the love and comfort of the only One who can set her free?
DISCLOSURE: I was provided a copy of Love Me Back To Life by the publisher. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own.
This book made me cry, made me angry at times, and made me sad. When the book first started off with Mallory having a bad dream, I automatically had a suspicion of what her problems where going to be, but, I continued to read it anyway. My suspicions were correct, however, there was more detail involved in the story than I had expected.
I did however, find Mallory’s behavior toward her husband odd at times, she seemed to want her husband when he was a away working, yet when he was there she seemed to be pushing him away. Now Mallory’s relationship with her family was weird to me. Did they appear to be dysfunctional? Yes, definitely! Her mother, seems to walk around with blinders on when it comes to her family wanting to pretend that everything and everyone is perfect, her father appears to not be in the dark about what’s going on, yet he seems to hide that from his wife. Mallory’s relationship with each one of her brother’s is like night and day.
I am not one for giving a story away, so let me finish by saying. The book takes a while to get to the real issue at hand, but it allows you some background, by way of Mallory’s dreams. Throughout the book, she struggles with her relationships with her husband, her family and unfortunately also with God. With professional and spiritual guidance Mallory eventually confronts her past and starts the healing process in her relationship with her husband, and therefore finds a peace within herself.
Mallory Carlisle is at a crossroads. . . . Between financial struggles, an absentee husband, two active daughters, and an obsessively demanding family, she harbors a devastating secret. A secret that’s been buried for years in her subconscious. . . A secret that could potentially destroy her family. When the long-hidden secret surfaces, Mallory is forced to confront unbearable pain from her past. With no one to turn to, she is faced with the challenge of finding true hope and healing. Will Mallory ever discover the love and comfort of the only One who can set her free?
DISCLOSURE: I was provided a copy of Love Me Back To Life by the publisher. I was not paid nor required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own.
This book made me cry, made me angry at times, and made me sad. When the book first started off with Mallory having a bad dream, I automatically had a suspicion of what her problems where going to be, but, I continued to read it anyway. My suspicions were correct, however, there was more detail involved in the story than I had expected.
I did however, find Mallory’s behavior toward her husband odd at times, she seemed to want her husband when he was a away working, yet when he was there she seemed to be pushing him away. Now Mallory’s relationship with her family was weird to me. Did they appear to be dysfunctional? Yes, definitely! Her mother, seems to walk around with blinders on when it comes to her family wanting to pretend that everything and everyone is perfect, her father appears to not be in the dark about what’s going on, yet he seems to hide that from his wife. Mallory’s relationship with each one of her brother’s is like night and day.
I am not one for giving a story away, so let me finish by saying. The book takes a while to get to the real issue at hand, but it allows you some background, by way of Mallory’s dreams. Throughout the book, she struggles with her relationships with her husband, her family and unfortunately also with God. With professional and spiritual guidance Mallory eventually confronts her past and starts the healing process in her relationship with her husband, and therefore finds a peace within herself.
February 15, 2011
The term "Christian Fiction" covers a large waterfront, from sermons dressed up as stories to books that are more about Christians than Christianity. This one is much closer to sermon end of the spectrum. It looks at how childhood traumas effect our adult lives--our relationships with each other and our relationships with God. Mallory is obviously in pain even at the beginning of the story; her husband's pain isn't quite so evident. Both find healing through faith (and with the help of counselors). I figured out pretty early on what the problem was, and given the type of book it is, I figured that healing would happen and it would be Jesus who made it happen.
Thanks to the publisher for making a complimentary review copy available via NetGalley. I was not obligated to review the book at all, much less review it favorably. Grade: B-
Thanks to the publisher for making a complimentary review copy available via NetGalley. I was not obligated to review the book at all, much less review it favorably. Grade: B-
March 11, 2011
This book surprised me, it's not the type I normally read. The author grabbed my attention after the first few pages. Mal is having unusual feelings of fear, trust and intimacy for her husband who she had always loved dearly and she can't explain where these new feelings are coming from, events are slowly revealed as time goes on, she starts have these bad dreams, things happen that trigger her memory of past events, but she only remember bits and pieces, until she is at a friends house for a bible reading and there is a report of a girl being molested and murdered this event trigger something in Mal memory and she becomes terrified as she remembers. Her life with her husband and family is in such thermal as she seeks help from a physicists to help her remember the past.
March 5, 2011
The story is rich and the inner turmoil is clear, sexual abuse in any form is in no way easy to find inner peace afterwards. I appreciated the story and her struggles, the hard part about trying to find peace and strength in being able to live each day. However I was not aware that this was a "Jesusy book." While I am not a "Christian" I did enjoy the message of the book.
I do think it is important for a general audience to know that "Jesus" isn't the only thing that brings peace. We as individuals through our own perceptions make our own realities. It isn't really turning to "Jesus," it is more about turning to and fully accepting ourselves. Storyline wise, 3 stars for this book, I did like it,
I do think it is important for a general audience to know that "Jesus" isn't the only thing that brings peace. We as individuals through our own perceptions make our own realities. It isn't really turning to "Jesus," it is more about turning to and fully accepting ourselves. Storyline wise, 3 stars for this book, I did like it,
January 7, 2012
This book was surprising and "edgy." It's the kind of book that if you have the problems of Mallory Carlisle, it could actually bring healing to you.
On the surface the problems seem to be with her marriage, but as the story unfolds, so do the secrets. Child sexual abuse is the main elephant in the room and the authors bring in experts to tell this story to peel away layers of bitterness and hardness.
Disturbing, and yet told in a way to bring understanding and hope to readers, the intensity may be more than you can endure at times. However, as the authors say, "may each of you meet Jehovah Rapha, 'the Lord who heals.'"
It's not often that a fiction book really ministers to not only victims, but to those who might be associated with a victim.
On the surface the problems seem to be with her marriage, but as the story unfolds, so do the secrets. Child sexual abuse is the main elephant in the room and the authors bring in experts to tell this story to peel away layers of bitterness and hardness.
Disturbing, and yet told in a way to bring understanding and hope to readers, the intensity may be more than you can endure at times. However, as the authors say, "may each of you meet Jehovah Rapha, 'the Lord who heals.'"
It's not often that a fiction book really ministers to not only victims, but to those who might be associated with a victim.
February 17, 2012
I do not usually read too many books focusing on this kind of subject matter. I think the cover is very beautiful, soft, and lovely. I was a little surprised when I check out the book's goodreads page and discovered that it is about religion, though. For whatever reason, I didn't realize that. I generally don't care for books like that, but I suppose I'll just wait and see how it turns out. At least I know that my mother will love it if I don't! Thank you so much for yet another win, goodreads!
February 20, 2011
I won this book from Goodreads, Thank You!!
It took me a long time to get into this book. Eventually I did somewhat, but I never really connected with it. The story does get a little more interesting towards the middle when you finally understand what is going on with Mallory, but just not interesting enough for me personally. It has heavy Christian undertones, but overall I do not believe that is why I didn't enjoy the book. However, I did recommend this book to my mom because it reminded me of a Lifetime movie and something she could really enjoy.
It took me a long time to get into this book. Eventually I did somewhat, but I never really connected with it. The story does get a little more interesting towards the middle when you finally understand what is going on with Mallory, but just not interesting enough for me personally. It has heavy Christian undertones, but overall I do not believe that is why I didn't enjoy the book. However, I did recommend this book to my mom because it reminded me of a Lifetime movie and something she could really enjoy.
February 27, 2011
I won this book from the goodreads giveaway. I think this is a great writer, really protrayed the characters emotions well. I liked this book since I can relate to some of the marital and faith struggles the main character had. I didn't care so much of the abuse part, but that made me understand where the characters came from in their struggles. If you are not a religeous person or someone looking to get closer spiritualy this is not your book. Otherwise and for me I thought it was very well written and a good read.
February 21, 2011
This is one of the best books I've read that deals with a dysfuntional family in which incest has occured. The writers describe very well how the main character is feeling throughout the book and they detail well the effects of the incest on the entire family. I finished this book in one sitting, it was so good! I just had to know how Mallory would deal with the incident and her family members when she remembered exactly what had happened and of whom she was a victim. I also couldn't wait to see what eventually happened with her marriage.
December 5, 2011
Mallory and Jake have differences and faults but strive to find common ground. The marriage becomes strained when Mallory begins having memories about her childhood. It is a story of awareness, truth, heartache and forgiveness and finding the only one, God, who can bring her up from the enclosing darkness that threatens to keep her a prisoner. A good book that sensitively brings childhood abuse out in the open to the reader. A great ending! Thanks to Barbour Publishing for providing this ARC copy for me for my review.
February 9, 2011
This book was just so beautifully written. It captured my heart as I made the journery with the main character. Full of emotion, this story steps out and reaches the pains and struggles that some of us face today and begins the healing process all through a fictional story. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good read that is guarenteed to leave you awe by the end. Im ready for the sequel!
April 25, 2011
I won a copy of this book from goodreads. I am giving it 4 stars because it just isn't what I expected from the description. That being said, I found it to be well written and interesting and I enjoyed seeing Mallory's growth progress throughout the book. The subject matter was difficult but I felt the author did a wonderful job of getting the point across without graphic detail. I believe anyone going into this book aware of the strong religious focus would enjoy it.
February 20, 2011
just found out I won this, looking forward to reading it! thanks Goodreads!
the subjects of this book are child abuse and God. I read it but it wasn't my kind of book. The books i read are to escape problems, I don't like to read about serious things like this.
I will donate it to the local battered women's shelter and i'm sure someone there will enjoy the book more than i did.
the subjects of this book are child abuse and God. I read it but it wasn't my kind of book. The books i read are to escape problems, I don't like to read about serious things like this.
I will donate it to the local battered women's shelter and i'm sure someone there will enjoy the book more than i did.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 8, 2013
By walking with Mallory through her financial, marital, & family problems and learning her secrets, I've come to understand a little more clearly the struggles of those who have faced things no one should have to face. The book was riveting and kept me reading until the story was finished. These two women authors used what they learned in counseling to write a very interesting story.
November 6, 2010
This was a good book, but a bit difficult to read due to the subject matter of childhood sexual abuse. It definitely shows the path to forgiveness and healing, so it's a valuable read, especially for those who have experienced abuse.
March 25, 2011
Just the type of book you'd expect two pastors' wives to write. Read my full review at : http://bookreviewsbyclare.blogspot.co...
August 15, 2011
Good book but hard topic to read about.
February 10, 2011
Wonderful book of a woman's struggle with her past and affect on her family. Enjoyed this book very much!
June 28, 2012
good book on effects of sexual abuse
May 18, 2013
This was a very good book for the subject that it was written about. I do believe in forgiveness, but the author did not discuss consequences for the crimes committed, which I did not agree with.
January 3, 2015
I loved the emotion the author put into each character and how realistic the struggles were.
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