Archive | December 2018

The Other Wife by Juliet Bell

Dec5

A Modern Retelling

The Other Wife by Juliet Bell is an absolutely marvelous retelling of the classic Jane Eyre but set in contemporary Australia. You do not have to have read the original to enjoy this tale. However for hardened Jane Eyre Fans (myself included) you will be in for a real treat. I know the original Jane Eyre inside out and back to front. As The Other Wife progressed, I thought I knew what was coming but it was fresh and up to date.

With the same characters, The Other Wife has a feeling of familiarity which enchants the reader. The tale is told from two alternating points of view of Jane and Betty. The reader feels empathy for them both. They are two neglected young girls, with memories of  loving mothers, who are searching for their lost loves.

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Genuine Miracles by Lee Freeman and Jennifer Hutchins

Dec3

Faith Inspiring

Genuine Miracles: True Stories From Real People by Lee Freeman and Jennifer Hutchins is an amazing little book about miracles that have happened. The stories defy rational explanations. They can only be miracles.

The God of the Bible still shows up today and performs the impossible. People cry out to God. He hears. He answers but not always in the way we want.

We need to learn to praise God at all times. He is good even when life is tough. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

Not only are these miraculous stories but there are lessons for us all to learn.

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Shadowed By A Spy by Marilyn Turk

Dec2

Patriotism, Kindness And Prayer

Shadowed By A Spy by Marilyn Turk is a marvelous Christian historical war novel that will have you enthralled from the start.

Set in 1942 Marilyn Turk has clearly done extensive research as she blends fact and fiction to produce a fabulous tale. The reader is treated to an epic novel that focuses on patriotism. Patriotism for the American meant something very different to patriotism for the Nazi. Nazis followed Hitler through brain washing or fear or both. Americans were patriotic because they believed in stopping evil and protecting their land and people. The reader hears about war bonds, digging for victory and concerts to raise morale and funds for the servicemen.

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