When Brady lost his brother, John, he felt his entire world crumble. All their plans went up in smoke, and soon his life took a turn for the worst; one he had not seen coming.
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When his uncontrollable rage landed him in the Lexington Prison, he lost all will to live. However, his grandmother Ruth, being the devoted Christian woman that she was, never gave up on him and kept praying for him.
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Walking around town shortly after his release from Lexington, Brady was pleasantly surprised when he stumbled upon Sara in a partially burnt abandoned building. Thinking that being a good Samaritan to her, could help him make right with God for all the wrong he had done in his life, he later discovered Sara was more of a blessing to his tortured life than he was to her.
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Will this unlikely union bring them peace and seeing God’s promises fulfilled in their lives?
READER'S REVIEWS
Marshalee Patterson has quickly become one of my favorite authors. She stays true to the category of "Christian fiction" as her books revolve around God and his transforming power in the lives of her characters. This book is quite riveting. I wasn't able to put it down until I was done! What a read it was. Each character faced a series of trials much like we do today. It reminded me that so many persons go through these and worst and I was encouraged to pause and pray for such persons. The novel focuses on some heavy issues like abuse, rape, spiritual warfare etc. Marshalee expresses each idea clearly and effectively so that one understands the lessons being taught. I was enlightened, educated and blessed by this book.
-Indranie
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This book I believe is now my favourite of this author. What compassion, love, spiritual warfare, God's grace and mercy, real life situations, heart breaking scenarios and all around gripping book. All wrapped up in one book and so well written. I cried throughout the book, found myself cheering for the outcome, stopped and prayed several times while reading it and really felt The Holy Spirit touched my soul. Excellent book! Would definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone. Worth every dime.
-Amy
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Marshalee Patterson out did her self. This book is heart-wrenching, fast moving, and shows how the power of Jesus love can move mountains for us when we believe and trust him. Also how God move us to different places and use different people in our lives to bring the unsaved to Jesus and prodigal son /daughter home with love and forgiveness.
-Margaret
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I thought this was a really good story. There are some rough spots for all the characters. All dealing with tough life issues. There were a few parts of the book that are a little hard to read but necessary to the story. There’s a strong Christian message within the story. I enjoyed it and what the characters were able to overcome. There are some sensitive subjects that could be triggers, abuse, rape. Thanks to the author for the early book.
AMAZON Customer -Annette
Standing Strong in Adversity
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