The Scarlet Thread (Sons of Encouragement)

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Summary: The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers
Review: I found this book enthralling. The characters were so real, I could feel myself getting emotionally wrapped up in their lives and struggles. This author managed to weave two women's lives together via a journal, each woman from different times, yet each fighting for a belief in God. The quilt hanging on Sierra's wall and the journal kept by her ancestor brought the two women together as their lives seemed to spiral out of control. And, then they found God and inner peace and Sierra found the ability to look within herself and see that she wasn't perfect and that sin is sin, no matter the deed. It's all the same. And, Francine is not afraid to write about the truth in her novels; I've read many. I'm an inspirational author myself, Kelly R. Stevens, and I've penned eight novels, three of which are available at Amazon.com or American Bookstands. And, I struggle to accomplish the same things in my novels, the truth, good or bad, and real life struggles that hit us all. You can read my take on Christianity and writing at the site of my book, Song of the Cimarron. Francine Rivers is inspiring as an inspirational author and I'm honored to call myself a "Sister Author" with Francine for Christ. Keep up the good work, Francine. I'll be reading more as I highly recommend this talented author!

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Summary: Loved it!
Review: I thank God for Francine Rivers. Her's is the best writing I have found in the Christian Fiction circuit. She has the perfect balance of romance/ suspense and drama. I really enjoyed this book and I have re-read 3 times. I liked Siera and found her to be a very "real" person, none of that phony, pseudo-christianity here. I liked Alex too. Flawed human bring, like the rest of us, who struggles to find his way back. These two entertained me and I laughed and I cried. Thanks Francine for creating such interesting characters. The only thing I didn't like were the journal entries, so I gave the book 4 stars.

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Summary: Nice To See Real Life Struggles
Review: This book was an excellent example of the struggles many modern Christian women face. The ties that bind the present and the past were wonderful and thought provoking.