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Splitting Harriet: Book Review and Giveaway
I just finished reading Splitting Harriet by Tamara Leigh this afternoon and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This book is about 400 pp long and is easy to read. The characters are well created and became like friends. I could understand what each of them was feeling as they went through the changes that life throws at all of us.
This story is mainly about Harriet. She was a rebel, now she is the prodigal daughter. She grew up a PK (preacher's kid) and had to deal with all of the extra pressures that come with that. For awhile she went her own way and when she did the repercussions in her family and her church were huge (more in her own mind than in reality, but still they were big).
She returned to the fold. Asked God's forgiveness and spent many years trying to atone for the damage that she had caused. But like so many of us who have messed up big, she didn't really forgive herself. She knew that the bible said once she asked for forgiveness that God removed her sins far from her and forgot them, but she still felt like she had the need to sacrifice to make up for what she had done. And she was afraid. Afraid that if she lived a little, enjoyed life a little, that one thing would lead to another and before long she would be smoking, drinking, riding on the back of a motorcycle and heaven only knew what else.
Harriet has a dream. Harriet cares about those she lives near. Harriet has spunk that really is covering up her feelings that she is sitll not good enough. And there is so much going on in her life. The church is changing and she is just not sure if she or the elderly in the church can take it. And then romance rears its head...
This is a delightful book. It is warm, it will make you laugh and cry. The characters are real and you will see a bit of yourself in them (or maybe a lot of yourself). One of the things I liked best in this book was how Harriet relied on the word of God in difficult situations. You always hear that it is important to keep the Word in your heart so that you will know what God wants you do do. Harriet puts this into action. I don't want to tell you all the twists and turns in this story. I would rather you read it yourself. It is well worth your time. Not only is it an enjoyable read, but when you are done you will have been touched and inspried.
Author Bio: Tamara Leigh’s first novel, Warrior Bride, was published in 1994 and was followed by six more bestselling, award-winning historical romances for Bantam, HarperCollins, and Dorchester. Leigh’s inspirational chick lit debut, Stealing Adda, was published in 2006 to great critical acclaim. Leigh has also written for Romantic Times magazine and been a guest speaker for WaldenBooks’s corporate conference. Leigh lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two sons and enjoys time with her family, volunteer work, faux painting, and reading.
So, did you remember when we first started reading this that I said there was a Giveaway? Well, there is! I have one copy of this book. It is my copy. I debated about keeping it, but it is too good of a book not to share. So I am going to choose one lucky winner to send a copy of this book to. I will choose you randomly.
All you have to do is leave a comment below and I will put your name in the hat.
But if you really want to win this book, then share a story about someone who inspired you and helped you in walk closer to God. If you share your story in a comment, I will throw your name into the hat twice.
If you blog about your experience or my contest on your blog, then I will throw your name into the hat three times! Just let me know so I can come read what you wrote!
So, depending on how much you want my copy of Splitting Harriet, you can earn yourself up to three chances! Good luck. I will have my drawing on November 21st at 6 pm. The day before Thanksgiving. When you win, you will have one more thing to be thankful for! Good luck!
I am sorry, but this is open to U.S. residents only.
sounds good and i love books. sign me up.
November 14, 2007 12:55 AMOoh, looks good!
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November 14, 2007 10:02 AMOh enter me! My Auntie Kay really helped win me for Christ. She bought my plane ticket to CA, and I lived with her until I got married. She has such a quiet and gentle spirit that it was easy to follow her lead.
November 14, 2007 10:36 AMMelissa,
Thanks bunches for hosting my blog tour and for the kind review. SO exciting!
Blessings!
November 14, 2007 11:28 AMHi, I have been hearing many good things about this book! Please add me to your contest drawing. Thanks, Cindi
November 14, 2007 12:48 PMLooks good!
November 14, 2007 4:52 PMI would love to win! I am linking you on momsblogging.com in my Contest Frenzy column.
November 14, 2007 9:08 PMWould love to win this book!! :) I had this one friend that bought me a Bible and she would always encourage me by printing out things online and mailing them to me for inspiration and things I needed for advice. She was a good friend in the Lord!
November 14, 2007 9:22 PMI would love to win this. Thanks!
November 15, 2007 1:15 PMI want this book so much!! I am a preacher's kid and think I could relate to this story quite a bit. My parents were true influences in every respect toward me growing in Christ.....and even through the rough times when I was NOT the model preacher's daughter, they loved me anyway. I can't find the words to say how much they mean to me....and what great examples of not only Christ's love, but parental love, they have been and continue to be!
November 15, 2007 10:28 PMI would LOVE to win a copy of this book. It sounds like a fun read!
November 16, 2007 5:39 PMLooks like a great book! Count me in!
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Jill!
November 20, 2007 9:45 AM
