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Engaging Story

Revisado: 02-17-25

This was an extremely engaging and enlightening read. I learnt very much about the tea-making process and the way of life of another people.

While the story was enjoyable, the end seemed disappointingly rushed; but I do love a happy ending, and it was exactly that.

I am considering reading other books by this author.

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Ignorance is a privilege too

Revisado: 07-21-24

I am at a loss for descriptors for this story. The language, vocabulary, knowledge of the law, racism, medicine/diseases were far above what I expected in one novel. All that's left for me to add is, "Thank you for a refreshing and insightful read, a candid, bold and brave approach to the issue of racism, and a crash course in Medicine 101." This is my second book by this author and I think she has become my number 1.

I purchased this novel a few years ago and couldn't read it as I lost a child soon after so I also lost my passion for novels. I am glad I picked it back up. The only issue is this book is un-put-down-able so everything else suffers for about 12-14 hours.

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Painful Read

Revisado: 06-28-24

This book had me in tears.....for the many wasted hours that I'll never get back. I don't understand the hype over this book. It was painful to finish reafing it. This story has no plot; just random and ordinary events that go no where.

I held on in the first few chapters, expecting the story to build up, waiting for the peripety. I got nothing - no inspiration, no entertainment - but mundane everyday occurrences. I certainly would not recommend this book. I am clise to tears over my wasted time, time I could have put into my studies. This is my first Ann Patchett and while I may decide to give her a second chance, I have no great expectations.

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God's has an arsenal of peripeties - Divine Reversals - for my future

Revisado: 06-22-24

This book was everything I needed for such a time as now. It confirms a lot of messages the Holy Spirit has placed on my heart in the past few months, so now I will sit back and await God's transformation of my sorrows into joy. He will work everything out for my good and for His glory.

I particularly liked that the book was only approximately 4 hours short. Not that it was boring so I couldn't wait to finish; I just needed to hear how it ended. In fact, it was so captivating - as I have come to expect from Max - that I stayed up late into the night to listen.

Thank God for His blessed assurance and Max's ministry. I love you God.

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This book is prophetic

Revisado: 02-09-24

This book contains a lot of the thoughts the Holy Spirit has laid on my heart in the past 3 years. I was shocked and thrilled to hear the author repeat some of those thoughts such as raising the dead. I sincerely believe that we will see many of those miracles in the near future. I am one of those chosen with the end-time message. Thank you Pastor RT for such a courageous and encouraging word. May God bless your ministry

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I started and stopped listening 3 times

Revisado: 09-09-23

I disliked the story at the beginning of the 2 sisters who were kidnapped. Going through depression currently that is the last story I needed as I kept asking where was God. But as I read on I was so encouraged by the many encounters with Jesus and how He responded in compassion. Max Lucado is actually my favourite spiritual author or storyteller. I have read several big his books and follow his teachings online. Attending one of his services in person is on my bucket list. Any one feeling down and out will feel better after reading this book.

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Slow read compared to Murmur of Bees.

Revisado: 03-21-22

I excitedly purchased this book because I couldn't get Murmur of Bees out of my mind for days after reading it. But this one is a slow read for me. I appreciate the new perspective captured in this story of Germans resisting the war and Hitler - which I had never considered before; I thought all Germans were wicked. I am only half way through this book after reading for weeks now and it feels long and drawn out. I read Murmur of Bees in 2 days. I will finish the book but was hoping it would be unputdownable like MOB.

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Very moving and touching story

Revisado: 01-19-21

This book started off as a slow and confusing read for me. There were so many characters' names to remember but it picked up a few chapters into the book and I felt drawn into the story and then captured to the point I lamented reaching the final few chapters.

What a great moving and touching story. The descriptions were so crisp and clear that I could imagine every scene and event.

The accents were beautiful and complemented the story. I learnt some history as well. Is it ironic that I read this story during a pandemic and it references the Spanish flu/pandemic of the 1800's.

Great read. Have your handkerchief nearby.

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Very Comforting and Encouraging Read

Revisado: 08-14-20

I love how the writer presents the Holy Spirit as such a personal and personable person. She provides great insight into His leading role in our lives. Having developed a close relationship with the Holy Spirit myself, I was able to relate to much of her teachings and personal encounters.

The narrator has the perfect most soothing voice for this teaching.

As with all of Stormie's books, I was very encouraged by this one. I plan to read it again.

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A Good Read

Revisado: 07-17-20

This story left me feeling sad, although a bit predictable. I enjoyed her other book a lot more (The Storyteller's Secret); however, this story was a reflective one of strength, forgiveness, healing and renewed beginnings. Great description but too lengthy in certain chapters. Unlike the other book where I did not want it to end at all, I couldn't wait for this one to come to an end.

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