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I've been raving about this book all over Twitter and forgot to share it here. I so love me some Twitter lately. I don't know why but all of a sudden, it's my venue. I thank God for this blog though - it continues to be what it has always been - my outlet to share my thoughts and feelings, particularly as it relates to hope and healing, and other things God. Every once and awhile I'll venture off topic to write a book review or tell you about a CD that I like, but I figure that keeps things interesting. So, lately, I have been reading this book, The Shape of Mercy, by Susan Meissner.
I got the book, free of charge, at the Proverbs 31 conference that I regularly attend. Can you say, "thank you publishers!" That's what I was saying. Authors were there signing their books. I didn't get The Shape of Mercy autographed though. Anyway, about this book. Can I say that Susan Meissner is an awesome writer?! I'm just saying. She wove a wonderful story together that had me up late into the night because I had to find out what was going to happen.
The story was set during the period of the Salem Witch Trials and it was also modern day. It comes the lives of three women in ways that I cannot fathom. It is so packed with twists and turns that you will not sleep on this one. In fact, if I were traveling on one of my long flights this book would have been read, cover to cover, before I even landed. It's like that. It has one part in it that I was shocked with - and didn't really care for - but I can see where the author is going with it and could see why she penned this beautiful story that way that she has. But I don't want to give anything away.
The book was published in 2008, so I realize I'm a little late to the party in terms of an authentic review. But that's the great thing about books. Doesn't matter when you read them. They sit right there waiting to be caressed by your fingertips.
If you are looking for a Christian fiction page-turner, pick up The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner. You will not be disappointed. And after you read the book, know that there is a Shape of Mercy blog that you can visit too. It's here.
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