Rating: 
Summary: Wonderful Christian Fiction!
Review: Tonya Henderson is a young lady who is taught Christianity at an early age and although her foundation is tested, she proves stronger than even she may realize. Suffering a brutal attack she carries more than physical scars and has to rely on her friends, her family and her faith in God to bring her through. Though she was brought up in a strict Christian environment, Tonya is not exempt from temptations. She even finds herself envious of her best friends, Lisa, Denise and Sasha who are granted much more freedom than she. She learns later that much of that freedom only looks good from the outside. This story is definitely a good read for the younger generation. It is a constant reminder of the importance of both moral and Christian values. Not only did I enjoy it, but my teenage daughter is now reading it for the second time. I think "When He Calls" is a story that all young ladies, especially, should have the opportunity to read. Kendra Norman-Bellamy
author of
"For Love and Grace" and
"A Love So Strong"
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Christian Fiction!
Review: Tonya Henderson is a young lady who is taught Christianity at an early age and although her foundation is tested, she proves stronger than even she may realize. Suffering a brutal attack she carries more than physical scars and has to rely on her friends, her family and her faith in God to bring her through. Though she was brought up in a strict Christian environment, Tonya is not exempt from temptations. She even finds herself envious of her best friends, Lisa, Denise and Sasha who are granted much more freedom than she. She learns later that much of that freedom only looks good from the outside. This story is definitely a good read for the younger generation. It is a constant reminder of the importance of both moral and Christian values. Not only did I enjoy it, but my teenage daughter is now reading it for the second time. I think "When He Calls" is a story that all young ladies, especially, should have the opportunity to read. Kendra Norman-Bellamy
author of
"For Love and Grace" and
"A Love So Strong"
Rating:
Summary: Answering Your Call
Review: What happens when your faith is called into question? This is the issue that Tonya, the main character in WHEN HE CALLS must battle. Tonya grew up in an ideal home with both parents, and a strong spiritual upbringing. While she sometimes resented the rules and limitations put in place by her parents, Tonya respected them and for the most part did the right thing. When she finds herself the victim of a violent crime, Tonya begins to question the very faith that her parents have instilled in her since birth, suffers from a stifling lack of self esteem, and attempts to put her life and dreams on permanent hold. As she is healing from the physical and emotional wounds of the attack, Tonya reflects over her life, the choices she has made and the lessons she has learned. What will it take to jolt her into action and force her to reclaim the life that she deserves? WHEN HE CALLS is a novel that speaks to the fact that we cannot rely on the faith of others to carry us through, instead we must develop our own faith and our own relationship with God. I would have preferred more dialogue throughout the book, as I think this would have improved the overall pace and flow of the book. In addition, the sequence of the story was confusing at times because it jumped from past to present a little too much. I still enjoyed the story and felt like the story line was fresh and creative. The ups and downs that Tonya encountered, her insecurities and her spiritual growth raised issues that young women in general and particularly Christian women can easily relate to. Overall, WHEN HE CALLS was a pleasant and enjoyable read. Reviewed by Stacey Seay
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Rating:
Summary: Answering Your Call
Review: What happens when your faith is called into question? This is the issue that Tonya, the main character in WHEN HE CALLS must battle. Tonya grew up in an ideal home with both parents, and a strong spiritual upbringing. While she sometimes resented the rules and limitations put in place by her parents, Tonya respected them and for the most part did the right thing. When she finds herself the victim of a violent crime, Tonya begins to question the very faith that her parents have instilled in her since birth, suffers from a stifling lack of self esteem, and attempts to put her life and dreams on permanent hold. As she is healing from the physical and emotional wounds of the attack, Tonya reflects over her life, the choices she has made and the lessons she has learned. What will it take to jolt her into action and force her to reclaim the life that she deserves? WHEN HE CALLS is a novel that speaks to the fact that we cannot rely on the faith of others to carry us through, instead we must develop our own faith and our own relationship with God. I would have preferred more dialogue throughout the book, as I think this would have improved the overall pace and flow of the book. In addition, the sequence of the story was confusing at times because it jumped from past to present a little too much. I still enjoyed the story and felt like the story line was fresh and creative. The ups and downs that Tonya encountered, her insecurities and her spiritual growth raised issues that young women in general and particularly Christian women can easily relate to. Overall, WHEN HE CALLS was a pleasant and enjoyable read. Reviewed by Stacey Seay
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Rating: 
Summary: Listen for his call
Review: When He Calls is the coming of age novel that follows the life of Tonya Henderson. Tonya is not your typical young lady she is trying to follow in the footsteps of Christ. When He Calls opens with Tonya being the victim of a brutal attack. During her recovery period she thinks back on her life, from adolescence to adulthood. Growing up a child of a deacon, Tonya was always taught to be a Christian. Facing the same pressures that most kids go through she shows us how she dealt with temptation as a believer. We also meet Tonya's best friends, Lisa, Denise and Sasha. Being from different backgrounds the foursome didn't always handle situations the same. We learn how one of these young ladies makes a choice that affects her and her friends for the rest of their lives. Ms. Gordon-Love has written a beautifully inspirational novel. When He Calls, makes us realize how the choices we make in life can come back to haunt us. It also teaches us that Christ is the only way. Although this novel was written to educate our youths, each of us can learn a valuable lesson from it. Readincolor Reviewers
Angie Pickett-Henderson
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