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Summary: Disappointed!!
Review: After reading "The Church Ladies", I was very excited to read another book by Lisa Samson. I wish it hadn't been "Songbird". I did not enjoy this book at all. It was very depressing and sad. The Eiplogue was perhaps a small bright spot but overall I was very disappointed. The book was a little long and when a little happiness came along in the book, it would be immediately overshadowed by another bad event in Charmaine's life. This book was just not for me.
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Summary: Laughed out loud
Review: And would you believe one of the main themes of the book is "depression"? Lisa Samson's blend of dry humor and deep sprirituality make for a refreshing read. Well done!
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Anyone who doesn't think that this book is more than wonderful, is CRAZY! I laughed at Charmaines joyous moments! I cried at sad moments! This is a book for anyone who is ready to Read, read, read!
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Summary: Lisa Samson writes from the heart
Review: Lisa Samson has written some great books, but this is by far her best. In this books, she touches on several themes. One, Charmaine, the main character, is struggling with her mother's abandonment and her desire to find a home. Second, this book deals with mental illness, such as depression and schizophrenia. Lisa Samson is a Christian writer. Yet, through her book, she expresses that it is OK to get help for mental illness, and that depression, etc. is not because you are weak or have a sin problem. The church has a misunderstanding on what mental illness is about, but she disposes of the myths in her book. This book is one of the best I've read on the subject of depression (also, read Karen Kingsbury's "When Joy Came to Stay".) Lisa has a way of creating well-developed characters with depth and who are multidimensional. Some Christian writers create "goody-goody" characters, but Lisa creates characters that are easy to relate to and who aren't perfect. You couldn't help but love Mrs. Evans, Grandma Min, Grandma Sara, Ruth, and some of Charmaine's other friends. And you can't help but hate people like Richard, Grace, and her parents. And of course, you end up feeling sorry for Charmaine's mother. Lisa writes with such depth, and is so easygoing in her books that I feel like I hearing my best friend talk to me. She also sprinkles humor throughout the book.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Myrtle Charmaine is only 11 when her mother leaves her to fend for herself. Years of moving from state to state leave Charmaine longing for a place to call home. Yet, she marries a traveling preacher. Harlan encourages her in her gospel music, the stray children she accumulates, and the search for her mother. However, Harlan's anti-psychiatry messages prompt Charmaine to keep some secrets from him. Jump on the RV and join Harlan and Charmaine as they travel church to church spreading the gospel, great music, and love. These are genuine characters that will linger in your thoughts long after the last page.
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Summary: So colorful it was made for the big screen!
Review: Myrtle Charmaine is only 11 when her mother leaves her to fend for herself. Years of moving from state to state leave Charmaine longing for a place to call home. Yet, she marries a traveling preacher. Harlan encourages her in her gospel music, the stray children she accumulates, and the search for her mother. However, Harlan's anti-psychiatry messages prompt Charmaine to keep some secrets from him. Jump on the RV and join Harlan and Charmaine as they travel church to church spreading the gospel, great music, and love. These are genuine characters that will linger in your thoughts long after the last page.
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Summary: Insight Into A Common Problem
Review: Once again Lisa Samson was unafraid to tackle a murky subject, this time depression. To medicate or not to medicate, that is the faith question. She writes so honestly and right where we live, yet does it with a lot of style.
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Summary: LIKE A HAUNTING MELODY
Review: SONGBIRD reads both like a Southern folk poem and a motor home drive on a windy, bumpy road headed for a river baptism. A skilled writer, Lisa Samson pulls the reader into a waif's world and wills you to care what happens to her. Full of fresh explosions of insight.
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Summary: LIKE A HAUNTING MELODY
Review: SONGBIRD reads both like a Southern folk poem and a motor home drive on a windy, bumpy road headed for a river baptism. A skilled writer, Lisa Samson pulls the reader into a waif's world and wills you to care what happens to her. Full of fresh explosions of insight.
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Summary: Great book
Review: This book really made me think about alot of things. Ms. Samson has a great way of making her characters seem real and they are easy to come to love. I am a big fan of Ms. Samson, and will be on the lookout for other books as they come out. I enjoyed it greatly.
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