READING CAN MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

Reading can enhance your life. Studies show that the most successful people are the ones who read. We can learn a lot by picking up a magazine, a book, or a newspaper. I think it's great to be able to talk to others about what you read, too. Reading promotes conversation, intelligence, and knowledge. So, what are you waiting for?

I think everyone has a story to tell, and we should. For many years, I got away from writing fiction, but I have had a great time writing my first novel as an adult. Changing real-life situations into fiction helps heal the heart.

What can I say about Life? Mine has been tough at times, but I'm grateful that God has given me mercy, grace, and love. I love my life and the family I've been blessed with.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

A Time to Embrace - Karen Kingsbury



I recently read A Time to Embrace, by Karen Kingsbury. It is the second part of the series called Timeless Love Series.

The story of Abby and John Reynolds and their family continues throughout many stressful and difficult situations. The fact that they are still together after the first book is encouraging, even though they had been through so many things that could cause many marriages to fall apart.

Kingsbury reaches into the hearts of these characters and makes them very real. Her style of writing goes into the hearts of readers, too, and found myself teary several times. The Reynolds family could be any family, and I venture to say that it felt they were part of my own family after reading these books.

These two books are the first I have read by Karen Kingsbury, and I say they won’t be the last.

(image from www.amazon.com)