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Monthly Archives: February 2011

Lady In Waiting

10 Thursday Feb 2011

Posted by Kara Hunt in Reviews

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Anne Boleyn, England, History, Jane, Lady Jane, Lady Jane Grey, Monarchy, Tudor

“Lady In Waiting” is two stories in one.  The first story is of Jane Lindsay. The owner of an antiques store whose life is turned upside when her husband of twenty-two years, unexpectedly announces that he needs some space and subsequently packs his belongings and leaves. Jane is floored. Her husband had suggested that she knew that there were problems in their marriage, so this really shouldn’t be a surprise. But the problem is that Jane didn’t know anything. Up to that point, she really believed her marriage was fine.

The second story is about sixteenth-century Lady Jane Grey, as told through the eyes of Lucy Day her dressmaker and confidant. We are introduced to Lady Jane as a young girl of nobility whose story of sorrow, irrevocable choices and faith are journaled as she quickly rises to Queen of England. Even if it was only for nine days.

“Lady In Waiting” is about choices. The choices we make, the one’s we don’t and the choices we choose to ignore. Both Jane’s struggle to find a happy medium between the choices they want and the choices that have already been made for them. For one of them, finding that balance may have come too late.

And in the middle of both women’s stories…the ring. An ancient relic purchased at a British sale for Jane Lindsay’s antique store, with a Latin inscription and the name Jane engraved into the band.

The story is definitely an enjoyable read, although in some parts, the storyline moved along slowly. However, there was also a suspense element that kept me turning the page and wanting to read more. The story is very well told and moves seamlessly across the centuries. The book will definitely challenge you to rethink some choices you have made. And it will also cause you to think twice about that new antique you just purchased as well. Does it have a story to tell?

You bet.

“I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review”

Long Time Coming

08 Tuesday Feb 2011

Posted by Kara Hunt in Interviews

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ACFW, Arts, Author, Christian Fiction, Deidre, Elementary school, Forgiveness, God, inspirational fiction, Kleenex, Shopping

I decided to read this book after my book club had a discussion on it and their comments peaked my interest. If I had saw this book on the shelf at my local bookstore I’m not sure I would have bought it. So I’m very glad that the book came up for review at the book club. This is a story I would not have wanted to miss.

Warning: This story is a real tear-jerker, so keep the Kleenex handy.

The story follows two women. Deidre, a grade school principle who strives to follow after God’s heart and Kenisha, a 23 year old mother of three, who could care less about God, and she figures He feels the same way about her. She is dying.

The women’s paths cross when Kenisha’s treatments interfere with her picking up her son from school. However, Deidre isn’t aware of Kenisha’s condition and things are said between the two and it becomes quite clear that they won’t soon become fast friends. But God had other plans.

“Long Time Coming” by Vanessa Miller is a story of faith and sorrow. As you journey with these women through their story you learn a lot about understanding the hearts of those who have hurt them deeply as well as those that they have hurt. Then being able to learn to forgive them and accept forgiveness. And in Kenisha’s case, that also includes forgiving God.

I give “Long Time Coming” four stars because of its riveting storyline and the poignant way this story was told. My only disappointment was the predictable ending. However, this is a book that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. It will inspire you to reach into your own heart and your own past to see if there’s anything there that you still need to give to God. This is one book that I would love to see made into a movie.

Highly Recommended. Buy a copy for a friend. Trust me, they will be eternally grateful.

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