One Prayer Away

by Kendra Norman-Bellamy

Mitchell Andrews made a bad mistake. His failure to cope made it worse. He turned to alcohol, and his angry outbursts drove his wife away--but it drove him to find Christ, sobriety, and newfound hope. He attempts to win back the love of his life, but the mistakes of his past threaten to undo his second chance. Will he come undone at his weakest moment, or will God give him the strength to endure?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian

281 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

About the author

With multi-book deals with the highly esteemed publishers of Harlequin's Kimani Press (New Spirit imprint), Moody Publishing (Lift Every Voice imprint) and Urban Books (Urban Christian imprint), Kendra has risen to become one of the most acclaimed voices in Christian fiction.

Among other honors, Kendra has been named a bestselling author on the Black Expressions Bestsellers List, the Walmart Bestsellers List and the Essence Bestsellers List, where her novel, "Crossing Jhordan's River" peaked at #1 for paperback fiction. Most recently, Kendra was presented (by the African American Literary Awards Show) with the 2008 awards for Best Christian Fiction of the Year (for "Battle of Jericho") and Best Anthology of the year (for "This Far By Faith").

Reviews

[Desiree Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was soooo good! Mitchell and Virtue were doing good until Mitchell's grandparents who raised him passed away. The family blames Mitchell and he takes a downward turn. He begins to drink and beat Virtue. She leaves him and moves on.

Chris has a business that he is trying to run when his father passes away and he is left to run it. When he hires Mitchell it is one of the best decisions he has made, not only are they business partners but they become close friends.

Lisa, who is Chris's fiancé comes along and tells a lie that destroys the friendship. When Chris finds out she has lied will it be too late to save the friendship?

Will Virtue find the strength to forgive Mitchell and see that he is not the man he was all those years ago? Will she see that God has changed him? Read November 2015

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good book that deals with the important issues, of alcoholism, domestic abuse, and forgiveness from a Christian perspective. I really enjoyed it. This is the first book I've read by this author, but I may check out some of her other books later on.

[Adrienna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers topics like alcoholism that leads to physical and mental abuse casted upon his wife (what he loves) because of sudden tragic events. In the early chapters, things were a bit rushed to me and incidents thrown at me and had to reread it twice the first 30+ pages to make sure I got it. Overall, it is a good story.

3.5

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a good book! A story of deliverance and forgiveness that grabs you at the onset and flows flawlessly. Alcoholism, several forms of abuse, infidelity and lying are just a few of the issues touched upon; and though forgiveness is ultimately granted the seriousness of the issues isn't downplayed. Looking forward to reading more of her books.

[Satintiffany23 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! The end put me in such a good mood. The very next day after finishing this book I went in search for another book by Kendra Norman Bellamy. Im currently reading In Greene Pastures.

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you don't have it, you should get it and start it today.

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! The plot, the many different trials that each character endured; this book was great from start to finish.. Is there a sequel?