Be Still My Soul by Joanne Bischof
On sale October 2, 2012
Welcome to my first post for Blogging for Books, a program
through WaterBrook Multnomah. On the occasional Wednesday, I will be posting my thoughts on books I receive from them - sometimes for children and sometimes for adults. I receive books in exchange for my honest feedback.
My first book that I randomly
picked, Be Still My Soul, not only kept me up late at night when I wanted to read “just one more
chapter” but also brought tears to my eyes throughout the last chapters. I owe
that to the amazing storytelling abilities of Joanne Bischof and her keen sense
of details and her character’s emotions. I’ve come to know Joanne in the last
few weeks through the blogosphere and can honestly say that she is quite an author and a
kind soul. Stop by her website and find out more about her and her writing.
Be Still My Soul
is the story of Lonnie and Gideon, two young residents of the Appalachian
hills in the early 1900's. Brought together by a first kiss and an unplanned and unwanted marriage,
the two begin a life together. Their marriage is one that is filled with uncertainty
by Lonnie, anger by Gideon and the lack of love by both. But as Gideon
determines to find a fresh start, they journey far away from home, only to
discover an older couple who sees in them what no one else could. Only time
will tell if Lonnie’s faith and Gideon’s fresh start can bring their hearts
together as one.
Be Still My Soul
truly is a story of forgiveness and redemption. The trials and joys that Lonnie
and Gideon face are very realistic and their reactions to what life throws in
their paths are what makes this book such a page-turner. Joanne doesn’t mince
words and shows exactly how cruel and harsh the world can be, but at the same
time also shows how the hard times help us grow and mature and come to a
fuller understanding and appreciation of the good that happens in life as well.
I can’t wait for the next chapter in Lonnie and Gideon’s
life, and luckily I won’t have to wait for long. The next book in the Cadence
of Grace Series, Though My Heart is Torn,
will be released this spring.
Currently two different giveaways are running where you can enter to win a copy of Be Still My Soul. Click on the book in Goodreads and enter the giveaway drawing or visit Joanne's Author Facebook page and enter to win her giveaway package.
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Thanks for stopping by today!
Thanks for sharing about this. I don't read adult novels anymore--no time to. But this sounds good.
ReplyDeleteNice job, Jennifer. I'll look forward to these Wednesday posts. I'm always looking for something new to read, and you do a great job of giving me just enough info to make sure I don't waste my (Kindle) money on something I won't finish. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Genevieve! It is so nice to hear my posts are helping you in your book selection process. Happy reading!
DeleteSounds like a neat program to be part of! And the book sounds great too!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I feel a bit guilty knowing the book kept you up late at night, but secretly, thrilled that you enjoyed it so much. :) Thank you for the lovely review and I've so enjoyed getting to chat with you...it's been such an encouragement to me. A heartfelt thank you.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed chatting with you too! I love to meet authors who are so approachable. Can't wait for Book 2!
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