The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall

I have read and enjoyed several books by Cindy Woodsmall. I think that The Christmas Singing would make the perfect gift for Christmas.  Find out more about the book below.

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The Christmas Singing (Chapter 1 Excerpt)

The Harvest of Grace by Cindy Woodsmall

I received a complimentary copy of this book from WaterBrook through their blogging for books program. I enjoyed this book. I was able to read one of the other books in this series and I enjoyed seeing some of the same characters again. I thought that it was very well written and the characters were well fleshed out. Sylvia is a spunky girl who knows what she wants and is willing to do what she needs to to get it. She loves deeply and takes care of those that she cares about. I would recommend this book. I would give it 4/5 stars.

Dry as Rain by Gina Holmes

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale House Publishers. I did not enjoy this book. The main character is trying to save his marriage, but the only thing he says about his wife is how crazy she is. She has thrown him out because she thinks that he has cheated on her. He makes it sound like the last several years of their marriage have been awful, and I have a hard time understanding why he wants her back. Then he has an affair. I have a hard time understanding why he would have an affair if he really wanted to save the marriage. I did not enjoy the book or the characters. I would give it 1/5 stars.

Mercy Come Morning by Lisa Tawn Bergren

Krista has been running from home, her mother, and her one love for years. Now her mother is dying, and she is being called home. What will happen when she discovers an old journal of her mothers? As Krista comes to understand her mother she is able to let go of the anger that she has towards her. As she lets go, so is also able to turn to the one man that she has ever loved. Krista is able to experience a homecoming. I enjoyed the characters in the story. My heart ached for the young Krista and all that she had to go through in her life. It was wonderful to see her finally forgive her mother, and accept the love that Dane has for her. I would give this book 3/5 stars.

Treasuring Emma by Kathleen Fuller

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through their BookSneeze program. The only man that Emma has ever loved has chosen to leave the faith. Then her father dies, followed by her mother. She has a strained relationship with her sister. How can life be so hard. Emma must deal with all of her losses in order to move on with her life. When Adam suddenly returns she is very confused. She can't let him hurt her again. Then a mysterious stranger moves in with her sister's family and acts very interested in her. This was a quick, fun read. The characters are interesting. There were some twists in the story. Each of the characters must find their way back to their faith before they can repair their relationships with each other. I would give this book 3/5 stars.

Safely Home by Randy Alcorn

I received a complimentary copy of the is book from Tyndale House Publishers. This book is the story of two men that were college roommates who meet again 20 years later. One has embraced his christian faith, even though it has cost him much, while the other has turned completely away from his. I thought that this book sounded intriguing, but when I started reading it, I had a really hard time with it. I don't feel like there is much of a story in the book. It mostly felt like I was getting preached at. I found the character of Ben Fielding very annoying. He seemed like a know it all. He kept lecturing his friend about how things worked in China. When his friend was the one that lived there, while he just visited every now and then. I did not like this book at all, and would give it one out of five stars.

The Daughter's Walk by Jane Kirkpatrick

I received a complimentary copy of this book from WaterBrook through the Blogging for Books program. I really enjoyed this story. It is historical fiction. It is the story of Clara Estby. Clara and her mother embark on a journey to walk across the country in order to earn enough money to save the farm from foreclosure. The arrive after the deadline and do not earn the money that they had expected to. They have to struggle to find a way home. When they finally arrive home they are met with anger. Two of the children have died while they were gone, and the remaining family blame their trip. Clara has a falling out with the family and goes out on her own. She finds employment and a new family with two women. She is estranged from her family for over 20 years before she finally is able to reconnect with them. I really enjoyed this story. It was fascinating to hear about what these strong women were able to endure, and how they were able to lean on each other for the help that they needed. I would give this book 3.5/5 stars.