I've got something exciting to tell you!
Now every Thursday will be a Giveaway Day! Not only that, but the weekly giveaways will be a new release! So, every Thursday one of the "100+ to Watch" New Release books will be served up for you to enter to win!
And, we are starting this new feature off with a bang. How about a chance to win the amazing Lisa Samson's new book?
But, first some housekeeping. How to enter...
Here are the rules for the giveaway:
1. Post a comment below.
2. In the post include an answer to the random question of the week. Possibly something from the week's random Hodge Podge.
Today's Question: If we peeked in your closet, what color would we see the most of?
My Answer: I'm kind of boring. It's mostly black and white. My daughter thinks that's because I like to dress to match our dog (not sure why I would do that, but....), but it's really because I find it's easy to make outfits that way. But I do love to wear turquoise too.
3. Be sure to leave some way for me to reach you should you win (an email preferably).4. Closing date to enter for this book is: February 28. Winner will be announced on March 1.
Today's Book is The Sky Beneath My Feet by Lisa Samson!
Description:
Beth’s absolutely sure her husband is a man of faith, but she's beginning to suspect he may also be certifiably crazy.
Since Rick became the Men's Pastor at The Community, he's lost touch with Beth and their two teenage sons. As a result, she's begun to regret all that she gave up to be with him. Her one hope on the horizon is Rick's month-long vacation. Maybe then they can re-kindle their relationship. If that doesn't work, she's afraid of what she might do.
Then Rick receives a job offer from a church out of state. Beth speculates that a change of venue will change nothing—just double down on their dysfunction. Plus, now that the prospect of leaving her comfortable (though discontented) life has materialized, she's afraid to leave the familiar.
Rick's reaction to the job offer throws Beth's life into disarray: he retreats like a hermit to the shed in the back yard, fasting and praying, isolating himself from the outside world, waiting for a sign from God.
With her husband holed up in the backyard, Beth escapes to a Florida beach house, where she comes face-to-face with a hurricane. Rick’s long-awaited sign comes at last—and its meaning will resonate with readers long after the last page.
My Thoughts:
Lisa Samson always makes me think. I really loved the workings of this story. I was especially struck by the idea (and I hope this doesn't give too much away) that Rick thought he could find answers by retreating away, when in the end the answers were out in the world and he just hadn't seen them.
Samson's heart for helping people comes through loud and clear, much like her Quaker Summer book. A powerful reminder that God's voice isn't where we always expect it and that He uses unexpected people to speak to us. Another great read from Samson. Expect to have Beth's story stay with you for a long time.
Book Bullets:
- My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
- Genre: Contemporary Fiction
- Part of a Series: No
- Publication year: 2013
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
