tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post7494906262965081888..comments2023-10-05T03:37:45.040-04:00Comments on Life in the Thumb: 'A Heart Revealed: Winds of Change Book 2' by Julie LessmanStacihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-37892645171901524452011-09-25T17:18:01.916-04:002011-09-25T17:18:01.916-04:00I would completely have passed this one up if it h...I would completely have passed this one up if it had been introduced to me as Christian fiction for the very reason you said that readers shy away from that genre. I'm not the least bit opposed to a book that deals with faith but I prefer it to be dealt with in the same way that I prefer my church to deal with it.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-13857909800264936252011-09-25T09:40:36.525-04:002011-09-25T09:40:36.525-04:00I think this cover is pretty stunning for some rea...I think this cover is pretty stunning for some reason. Glad u enjoyed this one Staci.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-1976078064215791092011-09-22T22:04:22.065-04:002011-09-22T22:04:22.065-04:00I want that outfit she's wearing on the cover!...I want that outfit she's wearing on the cover! Seriously, I'm a hat girl and I want it :)<br />I don't read gentle reads often enough but I do usually like them when I do. Probably because I'm so picky!<br />This series sounds good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-31873205002636009292011-09-22T12:23:33.147-04:002011-09-22T12:23:33.147-04:00Terrific review Staci! I don't mind reading Ch...Terrific review Staci! I don't mind reading Christian fiction at all and in fact, sometimes its just what we need, even if we don't know it. I'm really glad you enjoyed this book so much.Lisa (Southern Girl Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03749744167773202007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-72262537305264662122011-09-21T14:38:28.829-04:002011-09-21T14:38:28.829-04:00I just downloaded the first book. Thank you for le...I just downloaded the first book. Thank you for letting me know. If I like it, I'll get this one next. Glad you liked it.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-44096541147023545282011-09-21T08:03:58.696-04:002011-09-21T08:03:58.696-04:00STACI!! WOW, what a GREAT review -- thank you SO v...STACI!! WOW, what a GREAT review -- thank you SO very much!! And THANK YOU for even taking the time to download AHU and read AHR -- MUCH appreciated.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-79347671839505213992011-09-20T20:55:12.571-04:002011-09-20T20:55:12.571-04:00this book sounds really good :) I like Christian ...this book sounds really good :) I like Christian Fiction.kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-54442491757936242182011-09-20T20:34:38.674-04:002011-09-20T20:34:38.674-04:00I am so glad that you mentioned how realistic Juli...I am so glad that you mentioned how realistic Julie is with her characters. I love that as well, you can relate to these characters as they struggle with life.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-56557386041233340712011-09-20T16:13:50.025-04:002011-09-20T16:13:50.025-04:00*raises hand* Yes that is me in a nutshell, i do n...*raises hand* Yes that is me in a nutshell, i do not want preaching when I am reading and I do fear books like that cos of it. But I should give a book a chance since I do know, well have heard that not all are like thatBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-23035550710637105472011-09-20T15:47:27.309-04:002011-09-20T15:47:27.309-04:00I love Christian fiction, but have never read anyt...I love Christian fiction, but have never read anything by this author. I'll have to check out her books!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-84533386918591968882011-09-20T13:57:24.197-04:002011-09-20T13:57:24.197-04:00This does sound good Staci and I remember seeing t...This does sound good Staci and I remember seeing the other one on Kindle but thinking I may not like it. I think I'll go download it after your comments on this one.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-10974645570726879892011-09-20T13:34:37.263-04:002011-09-20T13:34:37.263-04:00Staci, I loved this review. The format was nice a...Staci, I loved this review. The format was nice and it gave just enough info. I've meant to read the earlier book in this series and will try to get to it soon. By the way, that earlier book, A HOPE UNDAUNTED, is a free book on Kindle right now. Just saying...<br /><br />I also loved that you described these books as "gentle reads". I think that "inspriational" fiction has come a long, long way, don't you? Thanks for highlighting it!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-87996944173177414602011-09-20T12:01:33.229-04:002011-09-20T12:01:33.229-04:00I will take your word for it. The next time I am ...I will take your word for it. The next time I am ready for CF I will check out this series.Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-32804671743096460322011-09-20T11:34:27.075-04:002011-09-20T11:34:27.075-04:00Glad to hear this book isn't preachy. That...Glad to hear this book isn't preachy. That's one of the reasons I stopped reading Christian fiction.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-16567813345086731962011-09-20T10:41:19.912-04:002011-09-20T10:41:19.912-04:00Some of the better Christian/inspirational fiction...Some of the better Christian/inspirational fiction is when you hardly realize it is in that genre - it's just a good solid story. Fiction that is overly preachy and in your face turns me right off. If I want a sermon, I'll go to church. I'm off to check out your link. Great review as always, Staci!!Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-69048331540661152092011-09-20T09:25:55.290-04:002011-09-20T09:25:55.290-04:00These types of "gentle reads" are the on...These types of "gentle reads" are the ones I would enjoy rather than those overly preachy ones. Thanks for a great review.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-18587600392751860062011-09-20T08:26:25.456-04:002011-09-20T08:26:25.456-04:00This sounds like a series I just may have to start...This sounds like a series I just may have to start! And I love the cover, EVEN THOUGH they ACTUALLY show a woman's HEAD!!!!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-56504456395492172832011-09-20T08:16:26.081-04:002011-09-20T08:16:26.081-04:00This sounds really good! :):):):):):):):):):):)This sounds really good! :):):):):):):):):):):)Julie Tucker-Wolekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120580254018653082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-27569516073685875862011-09-20T08:01:36.588-04:002011-09-20T08:01:36.588-04:00I love the way you described this genre and while ...I love the way you described this genre and while I have not read any Christan fiction since the Lahaye and Jenkins series this sounds lovely. Also thanks for introducing me to the Three Reason Review format. I used it for the first time yesterday and it was great!Jan von Harzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911676835023825470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5434452527977390355.post-70074028907965747212011-09-20T06:30:42.678-04:002011-09-20T06:30:42.678-04:00Compared to some of the other fads in covers, I li...Compared to some of the other fads in covers, I like this one...Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.com