Lee Carver

Rebecca's Redemption is the third book about missionaries in Brazil. It brings in a couple of characters from previous books but mostly focuses on Rebecca and Dr Ed. The story flows well. The characters are fairly well developed but not deep. The plot is easy to follow. The editing was done well, but not perfect at all. There were a few misspelled words, one of the Drs had a "temporary name change" and one place where the wording of the sentence was a bit confusing but none of these issues were enough to ruin the book. They were just noticeable.

The story itself is a Christian book but not preachy. It shows an area a new Christian may be struggling with and good, Biblical thinking to deal with it. The book is also a love story, but not steamy at all. The backdrop is the Amazon jungle and the description is nice. I enjoyed the book and I would recommend it to any looking for a good Christian book. It's more a light read and easy. I would recommend this book to my friends without hesitation. I requested this book and it was given to me by the author. I was not required to write a review, I chose to write this.… (mais)

What a joy it is to read a book that have characters which come alive and feel like your friends. I loved Rebecca because she was honest, sweet and had a giving heart. Her past has made her feel like no one would ever want her. I admired her decision to become a missionary nurse. The author gives vivid descriptions of the jungle and the dangers that lurk there. I can’t image how hard it was for Rebecca to leave everything behind and work in a foreign place. I loved reading about the meals she had and found them to be quite interesting. I appreciate all the research the author did to make the story feel like I was there with Rebecca.

Dr. Ed was a wonderful character. He has compassion for the patients he treats and loves his two girls with all that he has. I loved reading about his interaction with his daughters. He has had a hard time being on his own raising them, but he never once felt like they were a burden. His devotion to God has helped him overcome obstacles . Sharing his faith with Rebecca may help her tear down walks she has built around her heart.

I loved the message in the book about forgiveness. One of the hardest things Rebecca has to understand is that she needs to forgive herself for her past. It seems easy to accept that God forgives us, but we have a hard time forgiving ourselves. The story is a wonderful read and the author captures how much God loves us in a story that stirs emotions and shows us unconditional love.

I received a copy of this book from TBCN and the author. The review is my own opinion.… (mais)

REBECCA’S REDEMPTION by Lee Carver
Have enjoyed the other books in this series although they are also stand alone books, love the locations and so much more.
Three things I like about a book: has a bit of romance, I have to learn something new and I have to be taken away. This book provides all 3!
This one starts out with Rebecca and she's arriving in the jungle to help as a missionary at the hospital center.
Dr. Ed is the main doctor when she arrives and he has two girls that live nearby. There are other nurses and one is hoping the doctor will pay attention to her now that his wife has been gone over a year.
Rebecca just does what she's told and tries to stay out of the nurses way, she wants no conflict.
What I liked about this book was it took me away from the very first page on the plane just about to land and I felt like it was me sitting there as I've experienced small plane travel.
Very descriptive details of the scenery and all the medical things done to patients. Like how they all get along so smooth. Especially liked how they get the things they need and the trips to other areas to enjoy themselves.
Love the books the children get and was so surprised when Rebecca was given a gift. Learned so much about the fauna and nature, animals and procedures.
Conflict does occur when an agency arrives to investigate and you wonder if they will shut the hospital down...
Loved hearing of the scriptures and how that helps Rebecca and Dr. Ed open up to each other about their pasts.
Thought this was the best out of the series but all are very good and so detailed and descriptive.
I was given the book by the author via Book Fun (The Book Club Network) and this is my honest review… (mais)

I read this book via an Amazon-US KINDLE Unlimited download.

Being the voracious Book Reviewer I am, reading a wide variety of genres has resulted in my having been given the Top Contributor for True Crime Books by Amazon. I also love reading a broad spectrum of romance novels, as well as Children’s Books for my inner child. Having just completed reading/reviewing an adult steamy romance, and two true crime books; the second of which had been about one of the most sadistic serial killer this country [US] has ever known, I needed something to return me to a state of normality, where the main characters interests are to help someone else, someone else fortunate than they are. Luckily, I’d received an email, which mentioned this book. I immediately download it, and it has turned out to be just what the doctor had ordered.

Speaking about doctors, they along with nurses, are two of the most respected profession when it comes to fulfilling the scripture. [ Luke 4:40 As the sun went down that evening, people throughout the village brought sick family members to Jesus. No matter what their diseases were, the touch of his hand healed everyone.]

This story gives its readers two protagonist, a doctor and a nurse, who while tending to the sick in the Amazon, need help in tending to their own needs.

The nurse, Rebecca Singer, had two sides to her life. The first had always been to care for those patients who had been entrusted to her. The second had been that of party girl, engaging in depravity with her drinking and other things. But, the instance the Lord entered her body and made her his, she swore she’ll repent for the way she’s acted by using her profession to care for the sick who needed it the most, and the location she found these individuals to be had been in the Brazilian Amazon jungle.

The doctor, Ed Pierce, a permanent believer, needed help to struggle with his very existence. He not only operated a Christian hospital in the Brazilian Amazon jungle, but had two children who no longer had the love of a mother, and he no longer had her love as his wife.

His prayers got answered when Rebecca arrived because the mission agreed to sent him the help he needed; an American who would not only be his medical assistant, but someone who could be like a mother to his children, caring for and educating them.

After seeing how she acted as his assistant and caretaker/educator for his children, will he want her to become something more? Since fulfilling her the vow she’d made, and recognizing the fact his children didn’t have a true mother, will she desire to become something more than she already is? The things these two truly and secretly want out of life are already there; the only question is whether or not they’ll be able to see the glove which will fit their hands?

For giving me the sweet, heartwarming story I needed to have, Ms. Carver is getting the 5 STARS for book, I’m giving her.… (mais)