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Veteran romance writer Kingsbury also takes a thoughtful turn in A Time to Dance, a morality tale about the staying power of love in marriage. Abby Reynolds, wife of a high-school football coach in a small Illinois town, suspects her husband, John, of having an affair. But the true reason their marriage is about to crash is simply the strain of years: arguments unresolved, dreams deferred, and never enough money. Abby's own daughter and, of course, a renewed faith, make Abby (and John) think twice about divorcing in what amounts to Kingsbury's tribute to married love. John Mort
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John and Abby were the perfect couple. But after surviving twenty-one years of love, loss, and laughter, they are about to lose it all. Theyve become strangers, and finally they make the sad decision to divorce. They gather their three children to tell them the news, but before they can speak, their daughter makes an announcement of her own: shes getting married that summer. Determined not to ruin their daughters season of happiness, Abby and John secretly agree to put their divorce plans on hold. But as the wedding nears, they are haunted by questions. And is it possible to find joy, after all these years, and perhaps the time...to dance?
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Cherish Your Marriage,
This review is from: A Time to Dance (Paperback)
Karen Kingsbury's A Time to Dance is the story of a husband and wife who have been married for twenty-or-so years and now their marriage, which all their friends and family idealise, is falling apart. They are about to announce their divorce when their daughter gets engaged. After putting their own announcement on hold until after the wedding, Abby and John grow further and further apart while hiding behind the facade of happily married parents-of-the-bride.Overall, I enjoyed the story, but I did think the disintegration of the marriage was rather drawn out. The use of flashbacks seemed a bit excessive. I think more of the story was told in flashbacks than in the present! But I really enjoyed the stories told in the flashbacks. The dialogue was mostly realistic, which was great! Most of the characters were well written. I know girls like Nicole, women like Abby. But my favourite character in the book is definitely Jo Harter. I could hear and see that woman in every scene she was in. Picture the character of Olive from Pushing Daisies, add a love of fishing, and that's Jo. One thing that surprised me is the level of physical passion that was portrayed in a Christian book. But it's been a while since I've read Christian romance. If you read this book, you must read the Author's Note at the end. In my opinion, that is the best part of this book. Note: My copy of this book was provided free from [...] in exchange for an honest review. The opinions noted are mine alone.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book, lots of lessons,
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This review is from: A Time to Dance (Paperback)
While reading this book you really did get the feeling that you where part of the couple's lives. The story is very real and the emotions that the people in the book feel are very real. It would be easy for many couples to find themselves in the situation that John and Abby found themselves in after many years of marriage. While I was reading the book I wanted to tell them to listen to the word of the lord and to say what they really mean out loud and not to be hurtful to protect themselves. I have learned some lesions from this book to help build a relationship, always talk and make time for each other even when you are busy. I managed to read this book in 2 days and I loved it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good read. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not a bad read,
By Alexandra S. (Toronto, ON Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Time to Dance (Mass Market Paperback)
This book was not bad, I have to say however, that it was just that... not bad but not great. I didn't like the fact that they fought so much, ya there are disagreements in marriages but does it have to get to the point where two people that said they loved each other at one point in their lives, can barely stand the sight of each other at another? I did like however the fact that this book shows and teaches you how easily one can fall into temptation even when you don't think it's one to begin with. A good lesson is to be learned from this book.I have yet to find a book of Kingsbury that makes me want to read ALL her books. I've read 4 thus far and have about 5 others waiting to be read and I'm still not a real fan. Maybe it's her style of writing or maybe it's because I've first read books from other authors and really liked their writing style and hers is not the same. So if you have enjoyed other books from Kingsbury then you will like this one too.
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