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Summary: Entertaining
Review: After reading my very first Terri Blackstock book I was hooked.
"Covenant Child" added to my captivation with this author. Blackstock has the gift of quickly involving you in her plots and holding you spellbound to the very last page. "Covenant Child" portrays the difficulty of maintaining hope in a life gone astray. The twins are so alike and yet different enough to maintain a sense of reality to the narrative. The author's authentic tale of the greed money creates in individuals and her portrayal of the selfless love of one woman makes for a riviting read. Buy a Blackstock novel and you will quickly become her next fan.
Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge
Rating:
Summary: Entertaining
Review: After reading my very first Terri Blackstock book I was hooked.
"Covenant Child" added to my captivation with this author. Blackstock has the gift of quickly involving you in her plots and holding you spellbound to the very last page. "Covenant Child" portrays the difficulty of maintaining hope in a life gone astray. The twins are so alike and yet different enough to maintain a sense of reality to the narrative. The author's authentic tale of the greed money creates in individuals and her portrayal of the selfless love of one woman makes for a riviting read. Buy a Blackstock novel and you will quickly become her next fan.
Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge
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Summary: One of the best books I've read in a long time!
Review: First of all, I have to tell you that I'm really don't read much fiction at all. My preference in books is Christian non-fiction, mainly Christian Living books, devotionals, books on prayer, and the like. But I did pick this book up and I had a very hard time putting it down. This is the story of twin girls whose father dies and they find themselves going from a very nice well-provided-for life to being treated horribly and not even having basic needs (clean clothes, decent food, and a clean bed to sleep in) met! The money-hungry grandparents get custody of the girls early in the story and most of the book takes place during those 15 years between the time the girls were 3 and when they turn 18. As another reviewer says, this is a modern day parable. Your heart will ache for these girls and what they are missing. I felt anger and resentment towards these people who took care of them. Terri Blackstock is an excellent writer and you will find yourself very engrossed in this book within the first couple chapters. You might want to make sure you have plenty of time to read before starting this book, because it's very hard to put down! Of course I won't give you any hints about how it ends - you'll have to read the book yourself! This book is in a series of unrelated novels by different authors under the umbrella of "Women of Faith Fiction". I realized what makes these books special after I had finished the book and then came across a good-sized section of discussion questions! These would be probably best-used in a group setting, but of course can be used as individuals as well. The questions relate the plot of the book to concepts from the Bible. There are passages to look up and insightful questions to discuss. I highly recommend doing these questions, with a group or by yourself. This book would make a perfect choice for a Book Discussion group! And it isn't preachy, so the group wouldn't have to be made of solely of Christians. Please check out my other reviews of Christian books and music!
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Summary: One of the best books I've read in a long time!
Review: First of all, I have to tell you that I'm really don't read much fiction at all. My preference in books is Christian non-fiction, mainly Christian Living books, devotionals, books on prayer, and the like. But I did pick this book up and I had a very hard time putting it down. This is the story of twin girls whose father dies and they find themselves going from a very nice well-provided-for life to being treated horribly and not even having basic needs (clean clothes, decent food, and a clean bed to sleep in) met! The money-hungry grandparents get custody of the girls early in the story and most of the book takes place during those 15 years between the time the girls were 3 and when they turn 18. As another reviewer says, this is a modern day parable. Your heart will ache for these girls and what they are missing. I felt anger and resentment towards these people who took care of them. Terri Blackstock is an excellent writer and you will find yourself very engrossed in this book within the first couple chapters. You might want to make sure you have plenty of time to read before starting this book, because it's very hard to put down! Of course I won't give you any hints about how it ends - you'll have to read the book yourself! This book is in a series of unrelated novels by different authors under the umbrella of "Women of Faith Fiction". I realized what makes these books special after I had finished the book and then came across a good-sized section of discussion questions! These would be probably best-used in a group setting, but of course can be used as individuals as well. The questions relate the plot of the book to concepts from the Bible. There are passages to look up and insightful questions to discuss. I highly recommend doing these questions, with a group or by yourself. This book would make a perfect choice for a Book Discussion group! And it isn't preachy, so the group wouldn't have to be made of solely of Christians. Please check out my other reviews of Christian books and music!
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Summary: A Good, Wholesome, Easy Read
Review: I agree with some of the other review's opinions that this is not brilliantly written. When you read a lot, as I do, you are constantly on a quest for "that great one". While this one is not going to improve your vocabulary, make you aware of some time period, or teach you anything you didn't already know, it is a pleasant and quick read.
Many reviewers have said that they would recommend it for non-believers, with the idea that they might turn toward Christ. I think the message of Christ would be lost on most non-believers. Sure, the parallel of the Prodigal Son is there and the parallel of selling your birth right for a pot of stew is blatant, but not overly moving. You don't have to be a Christian or an avid Bible reader to catch those, and I don't think any thinking person would be moved toward Christ just by reading this book without any guidance.
The story line is great. The characters are shallow. Not very well developed at all, but that serves to make the book a very quick read. While I was aware of that, I was not offended by it. You do have to turn your brain off. The story is not very likely and not well researched. I don't think it was meant to rock the work, really. Just meant to present a sweet story line with a thread of God's love running through it. It delivers.
All in all, it was a very pleasant read. As a Christian, I was pleased that I could get my "soap opera fix" without having to compromise myself. This book is not at all smutty.
Not a great piece, but I gave it a high rating because it is a pleasant read and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to read a nice, quick story while their brain's on autopilot.
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Summary: Loved this book -- a modern-day parable
Review: I loved this book for its truths that aren't preachy or couched in a cloak of self-righteousness. This book was an incredible parable for the way that God is ready to welcome us back if and when we finally get our act together. I loved it!
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Summary: Loved this book -- a modern-day parable
Review: I loved this book for its truths that aren't preachy or couched in a cloak of self-righteousness. This book was an incredible parable for the way that God is ready to welcome us back if and when we finally get our act together. I loved it!
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Summary: Covenant Child will show you how much God really love you!!
Review: I must say I read alot and have come across some great books, but Covenant Child is by far one of the best!! Whether you're a Christian or a non believer this book will show you just how much God really loves you. Terri Blackstock has created an amazingly accurate parallel between her writing and the road to salvation. She takes her characters and puts them in the positions of God and the people here on Earth and shows how no matter what happens, no matter how many times we turn our back on God, He's always there watching over us and offering us amazing abundance and inheritance (so to speak). This book was written so well that is should be able to change anyones way of thinking of God. If you want to understand how much God really loves the people of this Earth you should definately read this book. You won't want to put it down!!
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Summary: Covenant Child
Review: I read this "can't put it down" book in one evening. It was fast paced and depicted the salvation story so clearly that I have been impacted with the need to supply this book to anyone who is having a struggle understanding Christ's redemptive, unconditional love for them. This is a great tool!! I was struck with how clearly the author was able to show the freedom we have to make choices in our lives and how we are totally responsible for making those choices. The twins, who were so much a part of each others lives, each chose a different road to travel, yet they had the same beginning, the same separation anxieties and the same opportunities. The characters were alive and real to me and I walked through their lives with them, every step of the way.I cried with them and for them, just as Christ does with us. This book made it so clear that Christ's love and mercy is available to everyone but we are free to choose or reject it. I also really liked the stepmother who steadfastly honored her promises day after day, year after year. A true lesson in perseverance and integrity. I recommend passing this book on to everybody you know, Christian or non-Christian. An excellent read!!!!
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Summary: A modern day parable
Review: I was not certain what to expect when I purchased this book recently, having read several of Terri Blackstock's Christian Fiction romance novels. I was not prepared for the emotions this book evoked. Although saddened by the turn of events that brought the twins into a life of poverty, I was spellbound by the descriptions of the life that was being offered to them. It was truly a modern day parable about the Kingdom of God and His amazing love. It warmed my heart to see His love being so accurately displayed in the character of Amanda and the choices that we as humans can and do make were brought to life in the characters of Kara and Lizzie. I sometimes feel that Christian fiction is not as well written or edited as secular fiction; however this is a truly amazing piece of literature.
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