Writing From Home

Book Review and Give-Away: Turning the Paige by Laura Jensen Walker

 

Are you a Laura Jensen Walker fan yet? If not, you will be after reading Turning the Paige, her latest novel in the Getaway Girls series.

Okay, I admit it; I was already a fan before reading Turning the Paige. But I must say it is one of my favorite titles from this talented story-teller. (My other favorite is Reconstructing Natalie, the 2006 Women of Faith Novel of the Year.) Here's my take on Laura's latest novel:

Paige Kelley is a people-pleaser with a huge problem setting boundaries, especially with her medically fragile, emotionally manipulative and controlling mother. As a dutiful daughter Paige struggles to meet all her mother's needs at the expense of living her own life. When she realizes her extreme devotion is causing her to miss out on the things she wants most, marriage and a family, she decides to set boundaries and step out of her mother's shadow and into the light of her own life. Paige discovers an inner strength as she places the demands of her heart above the demands of her needy mother. And she will need that strength as she embarks on a new relationship with her estranged sister and opens her heart to the possibility of love.

If you have ever struggled to find a balance between fulfilling your duties and pursuing your dreams, you will enjoy Turning the Paige.

If you would like to win a copy of Laura Jensen Walker's Turning the Paige, leave me a comment describing your dream and one small step you are taking to make it a reality. I will choose a winner on Friday, March 27.

Gratefully,

Beth

 

First-time Contest Winner!

And the Winner Is...

Elizabeth M. Thompson

 

What a fun surprise! This morning I was making my blog rounds when I discovered I won a contest at Refresh Moments. I'll be receiving a copy of Donna Partow's book, Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be. Sounds like a perfect book for me.

 

I enjoy Refresh Moments because Mary encourages me, through her writing, to slow down, sip a cup of tea and ponder my role as a Christian wife and mother.

 

Be sure to check out her blog. And while you are there, consider joining her "Ruby Tuesday" events.

 

This is my first time to win a blog contest and I'm pretty excited about it. So excited, that I am inspired to host a contest at Writing From Home. Watch for details. There's a contest coming.

 

Gratefully,

 

Beth

 

AND THE WINNERS ARE…

I'm so excited! We have four winners for the First Ever Writing From Home Christmas Giveaway:

1. Amy wins Billy Budd, Sailor
2. Judith at Everyday Life with My 5 Blessings wins Silas Marner
3. Donna wins Ben Hur
4. Shelly W. at Life on the Wild Side wins Les Miserables

I know you and your family will enjoy hours of listening fun with these great Focus on the Family Radio Theatre programs! I will email the winners tonight to get your shipping addresses and send these out as soon as I have your address.

Congratulations! And a special thanks to all of you who entered. I am enjoying visiting your blogs and getting to know you. You are a fun and creative bunch!

Joyfully,

Beth

Writing From Home’s Christmas GiveAway

Good morning blogging friends! Lysa Terkeurst inspired me to participate in a Christmas Giveaway and I am so glad she did. This gives me an opportunity to say "thank you" to the wonderful women I meet online. I am excited because I am giving away something I love…Focus on the Family's Radio Theatre CDs. I have four to give away. I will randomly choose four winners from the comments posted here before Friday, December 12. (and I'll send them out immediately so you will have them for Christmas) Here are the titles:

• Les Miserables,
• Ben-Hur,
• Silas Marner,
• Billy Budd, Sailor

You can learn more about Radio Theatre here. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave contact info in your comment.

Gratefully,

Beth