Reviewed by Jen Nofziger
Wow! Sometimes I just get lucky! The theme for this month's 'issue' of WoW Connect! is "New Beginnings". And dear sweet patient Laurie, who does a most fantastic job of getting this blog up and running every month, gives me much leeway and freedom when it comes to trying to read a book that follows the theme every month.
This is a good thing because this month I walked into the resource center at SGC, not even remembering what the theme was supposed to be, and picked out Women's Intuition by Lisa Samson. I picked it out because: 1) It was at eye level (I was in a bit of a hurry - and not just because I had waited until the last minute to get to work on this project) and 2) It had a pretty green color on the spine that caught my eye. There. Now you know my top-secret book-selecting technique that will revolutionize the literary world!
I had never heard of the author, Lisa Samson, before, though I could see from reading the back of the book that she has written a dozen books. So I may be the only one that hasn't enjoyed at least one of her books. As I have said in previous blogs, I really need to expand my Christian fiction world!
Also, I may have mentioned before that one of the reasons I tend to avoid Christian fiction is I'd rather pass on some of the 'preachiness' that might be found in such a book. I like to be entertained, maybe learn something, even enlightened and encouraged, but not preached at. I know that not all Christian fiction preaches, but with so many other options, why take that chance ;-) ! I loved and was impressed with how this book tells the story of God's love and mercy and forgiveness without the preaching (it sort of preached without being 'preachy). If you have never heard the message before, it's in there and you can't miss it. And if you have heard the message a hundred times, you'll find it here fresh and real.
But here's the best part (for me, anyway): this book is about new beginnings! Women's Intuition tells the story of four women who are brought together under one roof under less than desirable conditions. Lark and her daughter must return to Lark's childhood home where Lark's mother and her longtime housekeeper welcome them with open arms. This beautiful story of growth and forgiveness and mercy is told in the first person from each of the women's perspective and the author does an amazing, amazing job of telling each woman's story using each character's own voice. The women are all so different. Different fears, different faiths, different stages of faith, different ages, different: generations, each with her own quirks and secrets and strengths and weaknesses. They become so real and memorable as the story unfolds. And, even though each of them is so different, I would guess you would see a bit of yourself in each one.
I really enjoyed Women's Intuition. It is just a beautifully written, captivating story that kept my attention throughout. I couldn't help but get wrapped up in each woman's life, their ups, their downs, their struggles and their triumphs. It's in the Resource Center, so check it out!
Available in the SGC Resource Center. Click here to purchase e-book.
