A Vow to Cherish

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Summary: Here's what others have said about A VOW TO CHERISH
Review: "First novelist Raney has fashioned a startlingly honest portrayal of love, commitment, and redemption in the midst of tragedy...recommended for public libraries." --Library Journal, February 1, 1996

"Raney deals with the effects of Alzheimer's disease on a family through the eyes of husband Jake. Raney accurately portrays the disease's many faces and utter devastation. Because of Raney's writing style, readers can easily identify with the issues each character faces... Raney satisfactorily resolves all the issues she explores, offering hope and encouragement about a disease that increasingly more people will confront as America's population ages. Recommend this book not just to people dealing with Alzheimer's, but to anyone who enjoys a good romance with a believable plot and characters." --Bookstore Journal, March 1996

"If you're in the mood for a poignant love story, this novel is for you... The author paints a realistic, victorious picture of the difficulties facing families involved with Alzheimer's... Every married couple would benefit from reading this book. Every Christian who will ever know a couple struggling with the "for worse" part of their marriage vows should read it." --Christian Woman, September/October 1996

"Raney's first novel touches both the heart and mind. A "must" for any congregational library, the book explores the heart-wrenching challenge facing family and friends when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease... The reader learns a lot within the context of a good family story and the author has balanced the fiction with the reality of Alzheimer's well... Despite the sadness, Raney has written with inspiration and empathy." --Church and Synagogue Library Association, December 1998

"Raney addresses a contemporary issue with tenderness and understanding. The novel is well written and a good choice for your library." --Church Libraries, Fall 1996

"Raney writes lovingly and with great understanding... This book has much to recommend it... It is refreshing to read of characters facing ethical questions in the context of everyday tests of faith, rather than starting with the sin and filling the rest of the pages with remorse and repentance... Many passages are very moving, demonstrating the author's gift for capturing in a tiny moment much about a life or relationship." --Laura Addison in The Wichita Eagle, May 11, 1996

"Though a work of fiction, this powerful story reminds readers that "in sickness and in health" is a vow to cherish." --Church Media Library, September 1996

"A Vow To Cherish tugs at your heart strings... This fast-reading novel (you don't want to put it down)...will bring tears to your eyes." --The Good News Messenger, April 25, 1996

"Don't read this one without a whole box of tissues! What a moving book!" --Mary Holle, Redeemer Resource Library News  

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Summary: This is a great book
Review: As a person who has a relative dealing with Alzheimer's, I
think this is a great book. The movie was great also.
We all need our family and friends to help us during hard
times but we need God the most.

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Summary: A very moving movie
Review: It always amazes me how people can take a movie or a book, and write about everything but god. I think that it was a good book bc the man believed. If he hadn't he would have probably divorced her. I have only seen the movie, but i thought that it was very spiritual. A definite one to see again.

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Summary: My husband even loved this book!
Review: It is so refreshing to read a love story which portrays committment in marriage even during agonizingly difficult circumstances, and "doing the right thing" even when faced with overwhelming (and understandable) temptation to seek comfort and companionship in the arms of another. You brought tears even to my husband's eyes, Ms. Raney, and we loved the ending! I wish all young people considering marriage could read this book!

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Summary: My husband even loved this book!
Review: It is so refreshing to read a love story which portrays committment in marriage even during agonizingly difficult circumstances, and "doing the right thing" even when faced with overwhelming (and understandable) temptation to seek comfort and companionship in the arms of another. You brought tears even to my husband's eyes, Ms. Raney, and we loved the ending! I wish all young people considering marriage could read this book!