Kim Cash Tate

Kendra Woods feels blessed; at 32, she is partner in a prestigious law firm, and just weeks away from marrying Derek, the man of her dreams, the best years of her life are just beginning. Then she is diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, which is terminal, and her world comes crashing down; she has to leave the firm for treatment, and Derek backs out of the wedding.

She decides to go back home to St. Louis, Missouri, where her path crosses with youth pastor Lance Alexander. Kendra only knew him as a troublemaker in high school, but as she gets to know Lance, she starts feeling a spark of hope.

I was drawn to this story because I also have breast cancer; a different type than Kendra, but mine is also terminal, stage IV. The author really did an excellent job of painting a picture of what it is like to go through treatment for breast cancer, and Kendra went through the same treatments I did; chemo, surgery, and radiation. She really captured what it is like not only physically, but emotionally and mentally too. Even though Kendra was a fictional character, her story was so real to me.

I loved the story of her relationship with Lance also; it was sweet, but not melodramatic or sappy. Whether or not you have had cancer, or know someone who does, this book has lessons in it for all of us, without being preachy.… (mais)

I was a little worried as I started this book; it wasn't drawing me in like I want books to do. I am SO glad that I gave it a few more pages.

This book was so uplifting to me, to see how this group of people really trusts in God to answer all their prayers and believe that he will. They prayed about everything and watched God respond. They took the Bible verse Mark 11:24 to a whole new level for me: Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.

This book is about Kelli and her family. The hurt that surrounded them and the reward of believing in God no matter the answer, the healing that he rewards them with is something we all want - we all want to feel Cherished. I so want a copy of the Love Letters that this book is about.
It has been a long time since I have read a book that I was not ready for it to end, this was it. I could of read another 100 pages easily.

… (mais)

This book was another great read for me. Unexpected but great.

It is about family, love, secrets, reunions, GOD and so much more.

Small town North Carolina is the setting for this story of change. Janelle hasn't been 'home' since the death of her husband. But after arriving to spend Christmas and hearing her grandmother has cancer her decides to move her children home for a season and help. Her cousin, Stephanie, also there for the holiday decides to stay while her husband goes on a mission trip.

This is the story of how these small decisions change their lives and the lives of many around them.

The birth of the Soul Sisters, love, lost, faith and growth are just a few things that will touch you in this wonderful book by Kim.
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