- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Multnomah Books (Mar 14 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1576737489
- ISBN-13: 978-1576737484
- Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 1.6 x 21 cm
- Shipping Weight: 862 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #950,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
A Thousand Acres meets Friendship Cake in this engaging novel by Christian romance writer Samson. Readers in search of a fast-paced plot will want to look elsewhere, but those interested in a complex, compelling protagonist will enjoy this book. Narrator Poppy Fraser leads readers through the novel's two plot lines. The central story concerns Poppy's best friend, Chris, whose son tragically dies in a college hazing stunt. Poppy, a pastor's wife, begins to meet regularly with other local "church ladies" to pray for Chris and her family. The second story line concerns Poppy's own family: although she is a devout Christian, Poppy struggles with her role as a pastor's wife, and with her eldest daughter, who has rejected Jesus and Mom in favor of multiple body-piercings and premarital sex. Furthermore, in a startling plot twist for evangelical fiction, Poppy also wrestles with the guilt of an affair she had several years before. She works to hold her own strained family together, even as she tries to help her best friend's family heal. Samson's fans will love the feisty, honest Poppy; she's down to earth, occasionally sarcastic and always tempted by sweets and expensive coffee. She loves her kids, but doesn't romanticize parenthood. The book is distinguished by Samson's polished prose, especially her striking metaphors and similes ("the darkened sky still hovers over me like a Reformer's cloak"). Samson combines finely grained family drama with quirky Christian women's domestic fiction. (Mar.)
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
The ministry makes no concessions for ministers' wives, Poppy Fraser thinks, when her husband of 20 years decides to chuck his fast-paced, high-paying career and answer the call from God. Poppy is unprepared for the demands the church makes on her time and, since she doesn't get paid as her husband does, isn't sure this is the life she wants. Add the fact that the town of Mount Oak is a tourist stop, with each church attempting to outdo the others, and Poppy is ready to pull her hair out. Gradually, she begins to meet with Mildred LaRue, the wife of a former pastor from another church, to gain advice. Their meetings expand to include most of the other ministers' wives in the area in a support group that crosses denominational lines. With their help, Poppy finally faces the failings in her marriage and her devotion to the Lord and becomes strong enough to help others when an unexpected death occurs. Samson (Fields of Gold) departs from historical romance to focus light on an aspect of ministry usually kept in the dark. Recommended for fans of Lynn Hinton's Friendship Cake (LJ 6/1/00).
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Christian novel that's speaks to the heart,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Church Ladies (Paperback)
How refreshing to read a Christain novel that portrays the flaws along with the saintly crowns. Samson's writing reminds me of Katherine Valentine's where characters...flaws and all...work their way through some of life's hard issues but ultimately find redemption through God's grace.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sit down with a coffee and relax!,
By cyncyn (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Church Ladies (Paperback)
When I first began this book, I didn't really think I could finish it. But then as I took my time reading and really think about what the author was writing about, it really shook me. As the plot twisted and turned, my heart went with it and I couldn't put it down. Lisa Samson told it like it is, no sugarcoating for her. I was reading the last chapter on the subway and I was trying not to burst into tears. Pick up your copy today!! and take a few days off to read this book, read it slow, enjoy the writer's metaphors and description, you'll be tranported to Mount Oak.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Barely Readable? No Way!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Church Ladies (Paperback)
I can't believe the previous reviewer read the same book I did! But she proves the message Lisa Samson was trying, I thought, to get across in her book: that Christians are all too eager to tear their brothers and sisters in Christ apart. The Church Ladies holds us all accountable to be kinder people, to watch our words and our actions and always be ready to extend grace. And yet, the characters were always human, not super-Christians who can do no wrong. I set down the novel feeling challenged to grow. You'll enjoy this. You may not feel comfortable with it all the time, but if you allow God to speak, I guarantee He'll have something to say.
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