Today's treasure I'd like to share with you is a book I recently borrowed from the library.
Title: Quaker Summer
Author: Lisa Samson
Genre: Christian fiction
Quote on the front of book: "Quaker Summer speaks to the heart of women. It just might set you free in ways you've never imagined." Mary Graham, President, Women of Faith
Award: 2007 Novel of the Year for Women of Faith
From the back of the book: "Heather Curridge is coming unhinged. And people are starting to notice. What's wrong with a woman who has everything---a mansion on a lake, a loving son, a heart-surgeon husband, and soapstone countertops----yet still feels miserable inside? Yet when Heather spends the summer with two ancient Quaker sisters and a crusty nun in a downtown homeless shelter, she suddenly finds herself at a crossroads."
Title: Quaker Summer
Author: Lisa Samson
Genre: Christian fiction
Quote on the front of book: "Quaker Summer speaks to the heart of women. It just might set you free in ways you've never imagined." Mary Graham, President, Women of Faith
Award: 2007 Novel of the Year for Women of Faith
From the back of the book: "Heather Curridge is coming unhinged. And people are starting to notice. What's wrong with a woman who has everything---a mansion on a lake, a loving son, a heart-surgeon husband, and soapstone countertops----yet still feels miserable inside? Yet when Heather spends the summer with two ancient Quaker sisters and a crusty nun in a downtown homeless shelter, she suddenly finds herself at a crossroads."
"sometimes you have to go a little bit crazy
to find the life you were meant to live."
So.... This book has me reading until way too late at nite!to find the life you were meant to live."
The character is a Christian, yet she is not content even though she is surrounded by "stuff". But. She loves her stuff. She loves God. What is wrong??
Can you relate to this at all?
I can. I am finding that although I am content with my life and with where the Lord has me, there are times when I think to my self "can I do more? Should we be doing more? Should we become career missionaries? Should we live a simpler lifestyle? How effective are we really being in shining the Light of Jesus in our suburban world, our affluent school system, our family get-togethers?"
This book has me searching my own heart. To make sure I am fulfilling the purpose He has for me.
I highly recommend it. I usually don't like Christian fiction. It (in my opinion) is usually sappy and " too easy to read". But...this author is fantastic! I discovered her this summer when my daughter read a book by her and loved it! She tackles the questions that eat at modern day women, whether they are working out side the home, are stay-at-homes, or are married or single. Yes, it is an easy read. But the content is high quality. There are even questions in the back for group discussion if you have a small group reading club. Borrow this book! Check your local library or your church library.
I am going off now to read.......(am writing this post on Monday nite and I plan on reading at least until 11.......would read to the end but I have to get up and go off to work!).
What book(s) are you enjoying this week??
2 comments:
Lisa Samson is an amazing author. Very relatable and definitely not a wrap it up in a neat little package kind of author. She touches right at the heart of subjects.
I have yet to read this one, but it's on my to be read list. I've got "Straight Up" by her on my list for the fall reading.
I had not heard of her before. Thank you for posting on this book. It sounds fantastic! I, too, question if I am doing all that I should be doing, all that He wants me to do. I will have to check this book out!
Blessings!
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