Sensitive & Insightful, January 27, 2013
Book Description
When Jess Colton asks Jesus into his life, he gives up alcohol but replaces it with a food addiction. The three-hundred pound man is baffled when the beautiful Holly Harrison declares her affection.
Biography
June Foster is a retired teacher who travels full time with her husband in their RV. Her adventures provide a rich source of information for her novels. She grew up in El Paso, Texas but moved to the magnificent northwest after she retired from teaching. She penned her first novel on her Toshiba labtop in 2010 as she and her husband sailed along the interstate. Now June has written four novels for Desert Breeze Publishing. Her novel Ryan's Father will be available from WhiteFire Publishing in January 2014.
My Review ~
As Jess Colton overcame his addiction to alcohol he developed a strong faith in God. Unfortunately the addiction to alcohol was replaced by an addiction to overeating. His resulting obesity threatens not only his life but his career. His poor self image is fueled by rude and insensitive comments and degrading looks from others, including his own father.
Holly Harrison has a past that haunts her, and a sister who routinely reminds her of that fact. A past motorcycle accident left her with a partial leg amputation, creating the need for her to wear a prosthesis. She had strayed from her Christian beliefs and hadn't attended church in several years. Her disability and lack of faith resulted in the belief that she isn't worthy of love.
Holly and Jess meet when stuck in an elevator in their apartment building. Holly panics and Jess comforts her and prays with her. Holly leans on Jess, and in a weak moment promises Jess she will attend church with him if they are ever released from their "prison." Holly is attracted to his beautiful blue eyes and warm and comforting personality, and during their emprisonment Holly and Jess become friends. As their friendship blossoms into a relationship, the challenges of their respective disabilities become obstructions which threaten their happiness and possible future together.
June Foster has broached numerous sensitive topics in "Give Us This Day," issues of addiction, obesity, disabilities, prejudice, dysfunctional families and loss of Christian faith. These topics are presented in a very open and insightful manner. Her characters are believable and their obstacles are realistically portrayed through events with which many readers can identify. The openness regarding these topics may be helpful to readers who struggle with some of the issues discussed in this book. The progression through insecurities and addiction in this book are impressive.
As Jess Colton overcame his addiction to alcohol he developed a strong faith in God. Unfortunately the addiction to alcohol was replaced by an addiction to overeating. His resulting obesity threatens not only his life but his career. His poor self image is fueled by rude and insensitive comments and degrading looks from others, including his own father.
Holly Harrison has a past that haunts her, and a sister who routinely reminds her of that fact. A past motorcycle accident left her with a partial leg amputation, creating the need for her to wear a prosthesis. She had strayed from her Christian beliefs and hadn't attended church in several years. Her disability and lack of faith resulted in the belief that she isn't worthy of love.
Holly and Jess meet when stuck in an elevator in their apartment building. Holly panics and Jess comforts her and prays with her. Holly leans on Jess, and in a weak moment promises Jess she will attend church with him if they are ever released from their "prison." Holly is attracted to his beautiful blue eyes and warm and comforting personality, and during their emprisonment Holly and Jess become friends. As their friendship blossoms into a relationship, the challenges of their respective disabilities become obstructions which threaten their happiness and possible future together.
June Foster has broached numerous sensitive topics in "Give Us This Day," issues of addiction, obesity, disabilities, prejudice, dysfunctional families and loss of Christian faith. These topics are presented in a very open and insightful manner. Her characters are believable and their obstacles are realistically portrayed through events with which many readers can identify. The openness regarding these topics may be helpful to readers who struggle with some of the issues discussed in this book. The progression through insecurities and addiction in this book are impressive.
Great review!
ReplyDeleteSuper review Nancee!
ReplyDeleteI admire June's fearless attitude in presenting "different" stories that touch upon topics other authors tend to stay far away from in the fear of being too controversial. But her characters, and their struggles, are real--poignant and heartfelt. June's books minister to those blessed to read them; they make a difference and make the reader think. After all, isn't that what authors aspire to do? Thanks for featuring this wonderful author and her book, Nancee! Many blessings.
ReplyDeleteI agree, JoAnn. June treats issues that many authors won't approach, and she does it from a Christian perspective with compassion and respect for her characters.
DeleteGreat review Nancee, thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteAny time, Cindy!
DeleteNancee, thank you for this review of my debut novel, Give Us This Day. This novel is how it all started. I've learned a lot since I wrote it and am continually learning. Just as JoAnn Durgin said, my goal is to touch on controversial topics that we, as Christians, sometime want to sweep under the carpet. But in reality, many of us live with the issues daily. Again, thank you for allowing this wonderful review on your lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteJune, it's a pleasure reading your novels! Your writing is inspired by God and your use of difficult but realistic topics reveals a whole new level in Christian fiction. I look forward to reading many more of your novels in the future!
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