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Sunday, October 14, 2007

Now I'm giving away a copy of My Soul Cries Out by Sherri Lewis...

Okay guys, I want to see a lot of entries because this is not only one of my favorite books, but one of the best I've read so far in 2007! Believe me, you will totally love the story, the edgy theme, and the faith thread in this story. It's awesome! To enter, just leave a comment on this blog and PLEASE leave a way for me to contact you if you win. :)

From the Publisher:

Monica Harris-Day’s perfect world begins a downward spiral the afternoon she comes home to find her husband in bed…with another man. After confronting Kevin, her husband of two years, Monica discovers he’s had a lifelong struggle with homosexuality that began at the age of ten after he was molested by a deacon in the church. For years, Kevin has sought deliverance, crying out to God to make him straight. He explains his deceit by saying that he thought he had truly been delivered when he married Monica, but was afraid to share his past with her for fear she wouldn’t marry him. Kevin begs Monica’s forgiveness and wants to save their marriage. He is convinced that God has indeed delivered him from the spirit of homosexuality and that the one time mistake was just his past coming back to haunt him. Their pastor, Bishop Walker, offers them marital counseling, but Monica suspects he’s really concerned about maintaining his mega-ministry – the church has grown to 10,000 members since Kevin became the minister of music. When the pastor swears them to secrecy about their situation and urges Monica to stay in the marriage, she thinks Bishop Walker isn’t willing to risk the potential scandal and church split that would be caused if the truth is leaked to the congregation.

My Soul Cries Out is a compassionate look at the issue of Christians struggling with homosexuality and the redemptive power of God to bring deliverance.

My Review:

My Soul Cries Out is a powerful redemption story about Monica and Kevin that on more than one occasion moved me to tears. I loved how the author wasn't afraid to tell it like it is when it came to internal thoughts, especially the skank ho references to certain women. Hilarious! The author masterfully wrote about Monica's rage the way it might really happen and didn't soften the issues for fear of offending the reader. This is real life trauma and heartache! Monica was a very flawed character but the author did such a fantastic job of growing her in her relationship with the Lord and with others that I couldn't help but love her. I just can't say enough good things about this book.

Kevin's characterization was so well done that I can honestly say I haven't read any novel highlighting the pain that comes from childhood abuse that was better at showing it than this one. And I've read a lot of them. You can't help but have compassion on Kevin when he reveals his struggles and you see how even the church had betrayed him by not protecting him. The way Kevin and Monica's relationship developed throughout the story is proof that God can use anything--even the most horrible sin or mistake--to make us more like Him.

In addition to the main story, there were several subplots regarding redemption that were both believable and moving. The story of Alaysia's quest for peace and redemption was perfectly done and complimented the main theme of My Soul Cries Out. True-to-life, the comments made by an unbeliever can often be used to turn the struggling Christian's life around. Oh, and the ending gave me the happy shivers. I SO loved this story and can't wait to read the next book from this author, who is even more beautiful than the model on the cover.

16 comments:

Janna said...

This looks so good! Please enter me -

Janna
ryanx6@msn.com

Anonymous said...

please enter me, michelle! :)

Bowen Family- Ashley said...

Count me in!! I would love to win this book!

Anonymous said...

I loved all the family photos on your site. Cute!! Please put me in to win a copy of the book you are giving away.

Thanks
Nora
Music-mama@fredstlaurent.com

Tina Helmuth said...

I read the first chapter to My Soul Cries Out months ago, and I've been eagerly waiting for it to come out ever since. Enter me in the drawing. I want it!

Tina Helmuth said...

Oops! I think you have my email, but just in case:

tinahelmuth@mchsi.com

Anonymous said...

This book looks very interesting. I have not read anything by this author before. Is she new?

Plese enter me to win this book.
Thanks
Nora

music-mama@fredstlaurent.com

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a good book. Count me in.

I blogged the giveaway in my Monday Edition of Contests Galore

Anonymous said...

you know l am up for a book that will bring me to tears.. if l win include a box of tissues will ya? Percy

Virginia Smith said...

I'm heads-down on my next mystery, and I'd LOVE to read a book that makes me cry. I need a break from the murder investigation every so often!

Jared said...

Please enter me in the contest. This books sounds good!

jkefevre5 at hotmail dot com

Thanks,
Kim

Doreen said...

Please count me in, would love to read this book!

Rachel Leigh Smith said...

This sounds like a really good book! Please enter me.

Anonymous said...

i'd like to be entered!
thanks :)
www.shoutlife.com/rebornbutterfly

Edgy Inspirational Author said...

And the winner is...

KIM!!!

Naomi_K said...

Please enter me, it looks like an awesome book.

naomikrst@hotmail.com

Blessings!

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