Ginger Marcinkowski
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The Button Legacy: Emily's Inheritance von Ginger Marcinkowski
This was an interesting novella. It kind of makes you want to start saving buttons also. It can make for great stories in each generation. I received this from bookfun.org for a fair and honest opinion.
This book is a moving and inspirational journey of a woman who must overcome the sexual abuse of her father. She learns to find hope and forgiveness in her families legacy; a button box. The box, mysteriously delivered to her one day, is filled with buttons that represent various family stories of redemption that ultimately lead her to back to God. This is a lovely book for believers and those who seek.
The BEST Treasure...
If you could leave only one possession to your children, what would it be? How would you make certain that they would cherish it and pass it on to the next generation? John Polk, a young Canadian father, circa 1930's, didn't have much of earthly value. But he DID have FAITH, and he DID have MEMORIES. Using an old button tin passed down from his parents, John and his wife Ellen continued to collect buttons from family members and friends and put store them for future family times. They would then use special times to open the tin and pull out a button, laughing up a storm at a hilarious event, or recalling how God's grace had somehow helped them through a harrowing time. After recounting the story how he was involved the the accidental death of his best friend, John explains how he was headed in the wrong direction. Needing to find direction for his life, John found the Lord. John tells his girls,"Girls, I'm telling you this because I want you to realize that life really should be all about the Lord. I know this to be true. If it weren't for God's forgiveness, I wouldn't be the man I am today."
While John prays his girls will follow the Lord instead of the world's wild ways, only one listens to the Lord's gentle whispers. Carol and her husband cling to the Lord through hard times and are blessed for it. Maureen, the other daughter, can only see the allure of the world. Chasing the wind, she reaps the whirlwind. Whoever said, "No man is an island," could have been referring to the hurt and pain that attach themselves to Maureen's children as a result of her poor choices.Thankfully, as Marcinkowski shows us, God is a God of grace, Who offers forgiveness, redemption, love, and peace when we finally surrender our wills to Him. The other take-away I get from this novel is that prayer is never wasted: we may not see our prayers answered in our timing, but God in His omniscience is listening and waiting to move when the time is right! May we never forget that!
I received this book from bookfun.org in exchange for an honest review.… (mehr)
If you could leave only one possession to your children, what would it be? How would you make certain that they would cherish it and pass it on to the next generation? John Polk, a young Canadian father, circa 1930's, didn't have much of earthly value. But he DID have FAITH, and he DID have MEMORIES. Using an old button tin passed down from his parents, John and his wife Ellen continued to collect buttons from family members and friends and put store them for future family times. They would then use special times to open the tin and pull out a button, laughing up a storm at a hilarious event, or recalling how God's grace had somehow helped them through a harrowing time. After recounting the story how he was involved the the accidental death of his best friend, John explains how he was headed in the wrong direction. Needing to find direction for his life, John found the Lord. John tells his girls,"Girls, I'm telling you this because I want you to realize that life really should be all about the Lord. I know this to be true. If it weren't for God's forgiveness, I wouldn't be the man I am today."
While John prays his girls will follow the Lord instead of the world's wild ways, only one listens to the Lord's gentle whispers. Carol and her husband cling to the Lord through hard times and are blessed for it. Maureen, the other daughter, can only see the allure of the world. Chasing the wind, she reaps the whirlwind. Whoever said, "No man is an island," could have been referring to the hurt and pain that attach themselves to Maureen's children as a result of her poor choices.Thankfully, as Marcinkowski shows us, God is a God of grace, Who offers forgiveness, redemption, love, and peace when we finally surrender our wills to Him. The other take-away I get from this novel is that prayer is never wasted: we may not see our prayers answered in our timing, but God in His omniscience is listening and waiting to move when the time is right! May we never forget that!
I received this book from bookfun.org in exchange for an honest review.… (mehr)
Twenty-seven year old Emily Evans had a horrific childhood in New Brunswick, Canada that included abuse, molestation, her mother's suicide attempts, and dysfunctional relationships. The story of her childhood and adulthood is told through very detailed graphic images. The long saga quickly comes to an end when Emily find healing and forgiveness through becoming a Christian.
Realistic story aimed at a mature audience.
Realistic story aimed at a mature audience.
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