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The Color of Hope
Hope shines brightest when all seems lost. Stephanie London led a life of comfort and ease in St. Louis before feeling inexplicably drawn back to her father’s roots in the tiny Southern town of Hope Springs. Charlotte Willoughby has lived there all her life and longs to make a new life somewhere else. Stephanie doesn’t know exactly what she’s doing there—or how to occupy her time. And Charlotte doesn’t understand why, despite her overbearing family and reminders of her failed engagement, she’s suddenly led to stay. Despite its small-town charm, Hope Springs itself is at a crossroads. After a failed reconciliation attempt by two well-meaning pastors, the town is split along racial and cultural lines, with little hope for redemption. When a terrible tragedy puts Hope Springs on the national radar, the entire town is tested, and both Stephanie and Charlotte feel their lives unraveling. In the midst of heartache, though, they’ll discover the true color of hope . . . “. . . journeys us through the challenge of breaking through prejudice and hurt for the sake of love and faith.” —Rachel Hauck, best-selling author of The Wedding Dress
320 pages, Paperback
First published August 8, 2012
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Kim Cash Tate
21 books570 followersKim Cash Tate is the author of several books and a former practicing attorney. She has a deep love for the word of God, and loves to ignite a passion in others to not only know the Lord, but to walk intimately with Him. Kim lives in St. Louis with her husband of twenty-three years and their two children.
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August 21, 2025
Tate takes readers back to Hope Springs, where new characters are introduced and more is learned about familiar ones. Race relations come to the forefront of the storyline, which is very relevant today. The author has a gift for bringing God’s love and light into even the darkest situation.
Stephanie London and her husband move to Hope Springs from St. Louis so Lindell can spend part of the year in Haiti and Stephanie will have a home base. Will she fit in? Charlotte would like to move away, but feels drawn to stay for some reason. What does God have in mind for these two women, and how will He work through them to bring redemption to the town.
Stephanie London and her husband move to Hope Springs from St. Louis so Lindell can spend part of the year in Haiti and Stephanie will have a home base. Will she fit in? Charlotte would like to move away, but feels drawn to stay for some reason. What does God have in mind for these two women, and how will He work through them to bring redemption to the town.
December 31, 2017
Truly Inspiring
This story certainly inspired hope for me to stem racial prejudices. Being a South African my early years were during the apartheid era however as I grew older I formed my own ideas and being a Christian this story has reminded me of all cultures and colours uniting as one in Jesus name. A tragedy brought this little town together. It took a lonely coloured girl to give up her life to save Hope Springs. Looking forward to reading Faithless about the families that live in Hope Springs
This story certainly inspired hope for me to stem racial prejudices. Being a South African my early years were during the apartheid era however as I grew older I formed my own ideas and being a Christian this story has reminded me of all cultures and colours uniting as one in Jesus name. A tragedy brought this little town together. It took a lonely coloured girl to give up her life to save Hope Springs. Looking forward to reading Faithless about the families that live in Hope Springs
December 22, 2017
I couldn't decide on giving this book three stars or four stars. I loved the characters and I love how Ms Tate deals so well with racial issues. She gives us a lot to think about while encouraging believers to put aside racial issues. What I didn't like about the book was that there were SOOOOOO many characters. I really had a hard time keeping them all straight. I think maybe the story could have been adequately told my taking a few people out of the story.
October 25, 2023
A very interesting story . Some parts were sad. I was hooked about half way into the story. The characters seemed to flow together.
Well written about God's amazing grace
Well written about God's amazing grace
April 8, 2013
Kim Cash Tate did it again. What an outstanding story! The Color of Hope is an absolutely wonderful novel that should be read by all.
In this book, Tate does a remarkable job of bringing us up to speed on the happenings in Hope Springs. Going straight to the heart of the matter, readers are able to read about a number of hard-hitting issues. I love that the book begins and ends with a strong emphasis on family, faith, and forgiveness. Life challenges, injustices, choices, redemption, and love wrapped up in grace - it's all in The Color of Hope.
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About the Book:
"Hope shines brightest when all seems lost.
Stephanie London led a life of comfort and ease in St. Louis before feeling inexplicably drawn back to her father’s roots in the tiny Southern town of Hope Springs. Charlotte Willoughby has lived there all her life and longs to make a new life somewhere else. Stephanie doesn’t know exactly what she’s doing there—or how to occupy her time. And Charlotte doesn’t understand why, despite her overbearing family and reminders of her failed engagement, she’s suddenly led to stay.
Despite its small-town charm, Hope Springs itself is at a crossroads. After a failed reconciliation attempt by two well-meaning pastors, the town is split along racial and cultural lines, with little hope for redemption.
When a terrible tragedy puts Hope Springs on the national radar, the entire town is tested, and both Stephanie and Charlotte feel their lives unraveling. In the midst of heartache, though, they’ll discover the true color of hope." - Amazon.com
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A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review. The words I have expressed are my own.
In this book, Tate does a remarkable job of bringing us up to speed on the happenings in Hope Springs. Going straight to the heart of the matter, readers are able to read about a number of hard-hitting issues. I love that the book begins and ends with a strong emphasis on family, faith, and forgiveness. Life challenges, injustices, choices, redemption, and love wrapped up in grace - it's all in The Color of Hope.
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About the Book:
"Hope shines brightest when all seems lost.
Stephanie London led a life of comfort and ease in St. Louis before feeling inexplicably drawn back to her father’s roots in the tiny Southern town of Hope Springs. Charlotte Willoughby has lived there all her life and longs to make a new life somewhere else. Stephanie doesn’t know exactly what she’s doing there—or how to occupy her time. And Charlotte doesn’t understand why, despite her overbearing family and reminders of her failed engagement, she’s suddenly led to stay.
Despite its small-town charm, Hope Springs itself is at a crossroads. After a failed reconciliation attempt by two well-meaning pastors, the town is split along racial and cultural lines, with little hope for redemption.
When a terrible tragedy puts Hope Springs on the national radar, the entire town is tested, and both Stephanie and Charlotte feel their lives unraveling. In the midst of heartache, though, they’ll discover the true color of hope." - Amazon.com
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A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review. The words I have expressed are my own.
April 2, 2013
Racial Tension and Unity in Hope Springs
The Sanders family reunion is underway with new faces and some changes in the family. Stephanie and her husband, Lindel, are back in Hope Springs living in Grandma Geri's house with Janelle and her children. Marcus, a cousin, is the new assistant principal at the highschool and bunking in with Travis. Charlotte, a friend of the cousins, is welcomed at the reunion. She's recovering from a broken engagement and deciding to leave Hope Springs.
Other family members are adjusting to Grandma Geri's death and facing challenges of their own. The town of Hope Springs also faces tension. The unity service Todd and Travis cooperate on once a month receives opposition from both Calvary and New Jerusalem. Instead of bringing the congregations together, racial tensions rise.
The Color of Hope is another warm, wonderful book. I couldn't put it down. The characters are so alive you want to be there, attending the reunion, eating barbeque, and chatting with the cousins late at night. The underlying story, however, is serious. Racial tensions are alive under the surface, and the attempt to combine the congregations for even one service brings them into the open.
I highly recommend this book. The sequel to Hope Springs can be read and enjoyed as a standalone story, but to fully get to know the characters and town read both. They'll make you want to visit the Sanders and Dillons, attend Sunday services, and stay for dinner.
I reviewed this book for the Thomas Nelson Booksneeze Program.
The Sanders family reunion is underway with new faces and some changes in the family. Stephanie and her husband, Lindel, are back in Hope Springs living in Grandma Geri's house with Janelle and her children. Marcus, a cousin, is the new assistant principal at the highschool and bunking in with Travis. Charlotte, a friend of the cousins, is welcomed at the reunion. She's recovering from a broken engagement and deciding to leave Hope Springs.
Other family members are adjusting to Grandma Geri's death and facing challenges of their own. The town of Hope Springs also faces tension. The unity service Todd and Travis cooperate on once a month receives opposition from both Calvary and New Jerusalem. Instead of bringing the congregations together, racial tensions rise.
The Color of Hope is another warm, wonderful book. I couldn't put it down. The characters are so alive you want to be there, attending the reunion, eating barbeque, and chatting with the cousins late at night. The underlying story, however, is serious. Racial tensions are alive under the surface, and the attempt to combine the congregations for even one service brings them into the open.
I highly recommend this book. The sequel to Hope Springs can be read and enjoyed as a standalone story, but to fully get to know the characters and town read both. They'll make you want to visit the Sanders and Dillons, attend Sunday services, and stay for dinner.
I reviewed this book for the Thomas Nelson Booksneeze Program.
April 5, 2013
As i sit here, thinking about the novel i just finished, i think of the timely message Kim brought us through this book. i know that the thoughts i had while reading will be unique to me because none of us think of a book quite the same way. Hope is something we all need, and this story shows that where there are people, there is hope. The one theme that is predominant is prejudice. Pre judging. i am a Canadian, from western Canada, and i have always thought that i wasn't prejudice. i couldn't understand why the Americans (and i have friends and relatives from there) had such feelings toward the people they enslaved so long. Even those from the northern states seemed to have stong opinions. i actually still can not understand, though i know it is very much alive.This is the premise of this book but, it made me think of my own prejudices, or if i had any. Why do i have them? Mostly, i think it is because i don't know or understand. i will be honest, i had a prejudice toward those with tatoos until i read a novel where the young girl has a tatoo to remind her she is God's child. Now, when i see tatoos, i wonder what significance they have to the wearer. How does my prejudice come out? i must trust this question to God, and ask Him to show me.
i received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers through their Booksneeze program for the purpose of writing an honest review. A positive critique was not required. The opinions stated are my own.
i received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers through their Booksneeze program for the purpose of writing an honest review. A positive critique was not required. The opinions stated are my own.
April 2, 2013
This is the second book in the series and it's just as good as the first! The book deals with sensitive matters such as race and rape. A white family and a black family (long time friends) are trying to combine their two churches but members of each are against it because of old prejudices.
The characters are wonderful, there's one or two new ones in this book and they're dealing with some strong issues. There is a part that really upset me (in a sad way) but the author works through each person's controversy i There are wonderful relationships formed, you just know they'll be life long friends.
Kim Cash Tate has written a story that touches your heart, makes you cry, and makes you glad you read this wonderful book!
I received a copy of this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The characters are wonderful, there's one or two new ones in this book and they're dealing with some strong issues. There is a part that really upset me (in a sad way) but the author works through each person's controversy i There are wonderful relationships formed, you just know they'll be life long friends.
Kim Cash Tate has written a story that touches your heart, makes you cry, and makes you glad you read this wonderful book!
I received a copy of this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
April 8, 2013
wonderful moving story. I got a little bogged down in the middle by all the different families. If I had read Hope Springs first I believe I could of followed them better and had more interest. But the end, the end was so uplifting !!! Unity and togetherness in Gods Glory !!
August 14, 2013
I didn't finish the book as it really wasn't my genre. Very preachy.
September 10, 2020
The overarching story in Kim Cash Tate’s The Color of Hope is that of two different churches, one predominately while, the other predominately black, who try to meet together once a month. Many folks are for this occasional merging, but there’s a small but loud opposition.
But several other stories lines are woven together.
One woman runs into her old boyfriend at a reunion in Hope Springs, NC. She thinks sparks are still there, but in the time since they knew each other, he became a pastor and she walked away from God.
Another woman plans to leave the area, but is unexpectedly offered a position coaching in the high school. Could this be God’s sign that He wants her to stay—and is the assistant principal’s interest purely professional?
One couple lived away from Hope Springs but now feel drawn back to this town of the wife’s father’s roots. The wife misses her multi-ethnic church in the city and isn’t quite sure she’s going to be happy. But she’s asked to substitute teach in the high school and befriends a young outcast named Sam.
There are several subplots as well.
Some would want to know there is a rape and a suicide in the book. The descriptions are not explicit, but they might be triggers for some.
There are so many characters, the first few chapters were confusing trying to sort out who was related to whom, who was with whom, and who was interested in whom. But eventually all the relationships fell into place. Kim has a number of books about the people of Hope Springs, so readers of the series would be more familiar with the characters..
My one little quibble with the book is that, since it’s about primarily racial tensions between two churches, there was no indication for most of the book about which church and characters were what race. I just reread the first four chapters to see if I missed something, but there was only one mention of one girl being blond, which doesn’t really indicate anything. The young girl, Sam, is described as biracial and and feeling like she doesn’t fit in anywhere. Eventually all of that becomes clear, but it made me as a reader feel another layer of confusion trying to figure out the characters.
But, that one little complaint aside, I thought Kim did a great job weaving so many characters and stories and conveying the need to come together rather than pull apart. This book was published in 2013 but seems apropos to 2020.
But several other stories lines are woven together.
One woman runs into her old boyfriend at a reunion in Hope Springs, NC. She thinks sparks are still there, but in the time since they knew each other, he became a pastor and she walked away from God.
Another woman plans to leave the area, but is unexpectedly offered a position coaching in the high school. Could this be God’s sign that He wants her to stay—and is the assistant principal’s interest purely professional?
One couple lived away from Hope Springs but now feel drawn back to this town of the wife’s father’s roots. The wife misses her multi-ethnic church in the city and isn’t quite sure she’s going to be happy. But she’s asked to substitute teach in the high school and befriends a young outcast named Sam.
There are several subplots as well.
Some would want to know there is a rape and a suicide in the book. The descriptions are not explicit, but they might be triggers for some.
There are so many characters, the first few chapters were confusing trying to sort out who was related to whom, who was with whom, and who was interested in whom. But eventually all the relationships fell into place. Kim has a number of books about the people of Hope Springs, so readers of the series would be more familiar with the characters..
My one little quibble with the book is that, since it’s about primarily racial tensions between two churches, there was no indication for most of the book about which church and characters were what race. I just reread the first four chapters to see if I missed something, but there was only one mention of one girl being blond, which doesn’t really indicate anything. The young girl, Sam, is described as biracial and and feeling like she doesn’t fit in anywhere. Eventually all of that becomes clear, but it made me as a reader feel another layer of confusion trying to figure out the characters.
But, that one little complaint aside, I thought Kim did a great job weaving so many characters and stories and conveying the need to come together rather than pull apart. This book was published in 2013 but seems apropos to 2020.
June 24, 2025
How can trash on this level be marketed by Christians? Unless the Father of Lies himself sometimes masquerades as an angel of light... (Jn 8:44; 2 Cor 11:14)
This is a trashy romance in which two women believe God is calling them to small town, North Carolina. Two churches are attempting to cross racial divides (although the purpose is not mentioned until its too late) by meeting together. This is a romance that is filled with rape, racism, violence, and evil (see notes below). It may have a Christian author, be filled with "Christian" characters, and be sold in the Christian bookstore - but this book is anything but Christian.
Can a gospel ending and some Christian characters somehow legitimizes dwelling on evil? I think not. There is very little that is good, true, right, noble, or pure to consider in this book (Php 4:8). Christians have no business reading anything this trashy.
**SPOILER ALERT**
Violence and evil include: a major white character who is a respected leader at one church threatens the life of a black man for daring to date a white woman. In the meantime, to get revenge on a girlfriend, a white teenager rapes a black teenager who eventually ends up dead. Worse, he records it and shares it on Facebook where it promptly goes viral. The rape is obviously stated and far too clearly described (although the actual moment is skipped - if that can justify the rest of it).
This is a trashy romance in which two women believe God is calling them to small town, North Carolina. Two churches are attempting to cross racial divides (although the purpose is not mentioned until its too late) by meeting together. This is a romance that is filled with rape, racism, violence, and evil (see notes below). It may have a Christian author, be filled with "Christian" characters, and be sold in the Christian bookstore - but this book is anything but Christian.
Can a gospel ending and some Christian characters somehow legitimizes dwelling on evil? I think not. There is very little that is good, true, right, noble, or pure to consider in this book (Php 4:8). Christians have no business reading anything this trashy.
**SPOILER ALERT**
Violence and evil include: a major white character who is a respected leader at one church threatens the life of a black man for daring to date a white woman. In the meantime, to get revenge on a girlfriend, a white teenager rapes a black teenager who eventually ends up dead. Worse, he records it and shares it on Facebook where it promptly goes viral. The rape is obviously stated and far too clearly described (although the actual moment is skipped - if that can justify the rest of it).
October 25, 2018
This book was not the romance I expected, but it had some compelling aspects to it. First, it was interesting to see racism from the viewpoint of the characters of color who were far more developed than the white characters for once. The fact that the white men in particular were so stereotypical somehow works in this book in unexpected ways. I am always struck by the recency of the Jim Crow days. I often forget that many folks are still alive who were personally touched by it. That was a good reminder that those scars are fresh for many.
Even so, I wasn't always too happy with the "unity for unity's sake" push in the book. At first, I could see the point of the churches objecting to unified services. They shouldn't be pushed or manipulated into it by their pastor(s). There are reasons to be separate, if it is founded on doctrine or teaching. Tradition and race aren't the reasons though, so since those were the main objections here, I let that go.
There are some shocking scenes in this book that a reader should be aware of going in. Comments from other reviewers led me to suspect a suicide, but I was completely caught off-guard by an entire rape scene. That almost cost me the book. Thankfully, it was not drawn out. If it had been described in much more detail, this book would have been a DNF instead of 2.5 stars.
Even so, I wasn't always too happy with the "unity for unity's sake" push in the book. At first, I could see the point of the churches objecting to unified services. They shouldn't be pushed or manipulated into it by their pastor(s). There are reasons to be separate, if it is founded on doctrine or teaching. Tradition and race aren't the reasons though, so since those were the main objections here, I let that go.
There are some shocking scenes in this book that a reader should be aware of going in. Comments from other reviewers led me to suspect a suicide, but I was completely caught off-guard by an entire rape scene. That almost cost me the book. Thankfully, it was not drawn out. If it had been described in much more detail, this book would have been a DNF instead of 2.5 stars.
October 7, 2018
Red is the Color of Hope
Interracial Dating, Bullying, and Racism. All covered in this one book. If I have one criticism, it is that the book should not have ended without the day after the funeral. What happened with Sam's mother. Did the two Churches become one?
Stephanie's story is continued in t g e next book called "Though I Stumble". We don't know what happens to Ben. Was he punished for the role he played in Sam's death. Sam was a sensitive teenager, but she deserved to be treated fairly. Typical High School angst. Popular Crowd vs Unpopular. Sam at least had the courage to try out for the Volleyball Team even if she did not have the talent.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved Libby's storyline and how similar her life and her Aunt Gwen's lives were tied together. Forgiveness is powerful.
Interracial Dating, Bullying, and Racism. All covered in this one book. If I have one criticism, it is that the book should not have ended without the day after the funeral. What happened with Sam's mother. Did the two Churches become one?
Stephanie's story is continued in t g e next book called "Though I Stumble". We don't know what happens to Ben. Was he punished for the role he played in Sam's death. Sam was a sensitive teenager, but she deserved to be treated fairly. Typical High School angst. Popular Crowd vs Unpopular. Sam at least had the courage to try out for the Volleyball Team even if she did not have the talent.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved Libby's storyline and how similar her life and her Aunt Gwen's lives were tied together. Forgiveness is powerful.
September 2, 2024
3 1/2 stars. I have mixed feelings about this book. On the negative side, I found the many points of view confusing. There were also a lot of characters that I had to work hard at keeping straight.
I enjoyed the story up until a few chapters in. We got to know several of the characters and began to care about them. But then, all of a sudden, the reader is thrown into the middle of racial strife. I hadn’t had a clue to that point that the characters weren’t all white as I’d imagined them. I have no problem reading mixed race stories, but I had to stop at that point and take the time to figure which characters were black and which were white. Then I had to figure which ones were family members. This proved to be important as the story went on.
Once I got my bearings about all that I was able to proceed and enjoy the rest of the story until the sweet ending.
I enjoyed the story up until a few chapters in. We got to know several of the characters and began to care about them. But then, all of a sudden, the reader is thrown into the middle of racial strife. I hadn’t had a clue to that point that the characters weren’t all white as I’d imagined them. I have no problem reading mixed race stories, but I had to stop at that point and take the time to figure which characters were black and which were white. Then I had to figure which ones were family members. This proved to be important as the story went on.
Once I got my bearings about all that I was able to proceed and enjoy the rest of the story until the sweet ending.
January 31, 2018
The Color of Hope; the significance of the color red, Kim Cash Tate has become a favorite author of mine as I devour her books and their series. I truly enjoy the families within her stories and how they are connected by blood or not. The Color of Hope explores small town prejudices and racism against the backdrop of Christianity. It takes the reader on a history lesson of the town of Hope Springs and how the issue of interracial relationships affect several generations of families within Hope Springs and beyond. Characters of former books are central and new characters are introduced; how they interact makes for a thorough examination of our faith and behaviors on a daily basis.
September 6, 2018
Once again Kim has done it. After reading her books I want so much to be closer to God in ways I never thought of just wanting to do more. Her books have definitely helped with my walk with GOD. Excellent read I would recommend this book to all my friends and family
Thanks Kim I really have enjoyed reading your books that I can’t seem to put down. I am very happy to have came across your books
Thanks Kim I really have enjoyed reading your books that I can’t seem to put down. I am very happy to have came across your books
August 1, 2020
There's such a beautiful yet sad story on this book. The main theme is around racial prejudice but there are other underlying themes that will keep the reader hooked. Had me wishing there was more in this series. The story in this book continues from where 'Hope Springs' finished off and is wonderfully told. Highly recommend reading this book which highlights what the love of God truly means and how we can show it to others
September 28, 2020
This timely story deals with race and the need for unity—especially within the Christian church. It’s an enjoyable read with good subplots. However, there are so many characters that I struggled to keep up with them. For that, I decided on a three-star review vs. four stars. (Yes...it has THAT many characters.) I prefer a story without as many folks vying for my attention. Still, it’s a great read—just don’t forget to refer to the family trees the author provides in the front of the book.
January 28, 2018
Walk by faith and trust God
This is such an amazing book! I love the way the author uses the stories in this book to address choices the characters make that lead to very serious consequences. She reminds us that when we don't love like we are commanded to do people suffer. (Mark 12:30-31) but when we do we can walk in unity as the word of God tells to do.
This is such an amazing book! I love the way the author uses the stories in this book to address choices the characters make that lead to very serious consequences. She reminds us that when we don't love like we are commanded to do people suffer. (Mark 12:30-31) but when we do we can walk in unity as the word of God tells to do.
July 27, 2019
Touching. Beautifully Written Story.
I’m crying real tears for a character in a book. The stories told in The Color of Hope will tug at your heart. This was so well written. I feel a connection to many of the characters in Kim Cash Tate’s books, but none like this! So beautifully written.
I’m crying real tears for a character in a book. The stories told in The Color of Hope will tug at your heart. This was so well written. I feel a connection to many of the characters in Kim Cash Tate’s books, but none like this! So beautifully written.
April 16, 2020
Another amazing book by Kim Cash Tate. It shows how God's unending love for us covers a multitude of wrong-doing. The story shows if can put the obvious differences aside, we can then see that we all hurt and love the same in one way or another. All I can say is wow!
Although I wanted to find out what happened to Charley's brother and granddad.
Although I wanted to find out what happened to Charley's brother and granddad.
May 24, 2020
The Color of Hope
This book was powerfully written. 1 Corinthians 13:1 says, "Thou I speak with the tongue of men and of angels and have not love, I've become as a clanging, banging cymbal. Finally, And now abideth, Faith, hope and love, the greatest of these is love. A very inspirational book. ❤❤❤❤
This book was powerfully written. 1 Corinthians 13:1 says, "Thou I speak with the tongue of men and of angels and have not love, I've become as a clanging, banging cymbal. Finally, And now abideth, Faith, hope and love, the greatest of these is love. A very inspirational book. ❤❤❤❤
January 5, 2021
A very moving story of the impact of faith in Christ on a small segregated town. The characters deal with real life issues including family drama, insecurities, relationship hurts, and more. Kim Cash Tate surely grabs at the heart in this novel and makes the characters relatable. Loved this book, as I have other works from her.
February 10, 2021
This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed reading it and as a mixed woman it was easy to identify with the issues in the book. I give it a 3.5 and rated up. I gave it that because it did leave some unanswered questions that I feel should of been answered. I won’t say what they are because I don’t want to give away too much. I would read another book by this author.
July 28, 2023
I love books that surprise me and this did just that!
There was so much actuality in the story it’s hard not to be emotional. The “issues” were handled so softly and peaceful.
The religious references are strong in this book but they aren’t forced.
There were so many storylines going on that it’s impossible to not connect with the characters.
There was so much actuality in the story it’s hard not to be emotional. The “issues” were handled so softly and peaceful.
The religious references are strong in this book but they aren’t forced.
There were so many storylines going on that it’s impossible to not connect with the characters.
June 15, 2024
The Color of Hope
This was a great read. I loved the way the book shows us how racism can impact a whole community in a negative and positive way. I can’t explain the way I felt reading the ending of this book. It was a mixture of love, joy, hatred, pain, and relief. This is a great book for all to read old and young. I can’t wait to read the next book by Kim Cash Tate.
This was a great read. I loved the way the book shows us how racism can impact a whole community in a negative and positive way. I can’t explain the way I felt reading the ending of this book. It was a mixture of love, joy, hatred, pain, and relief. This is a great book for all to read old and young. I can’t wait to read the next book by Kim Cash Tate.
May 22, 2025
Man towards the end this one was an emotional roller coaster I’m still currently crying 😂😭
But as always Kim Cash Tate never fails. These books have honestly helped me grow spiritually and trust God’s plan. This one especially about trusting God’s plan even in the midst of grief and trials and struggles.
But as always Kim Cash Tate never fails. These books have honestly helped me grow spiritually and trust God’s plan. This one especially about trusting God’s plan even in the midst of grief and trials and struggles.
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June 25, 2025I got to 42% and then had to give it up. I honestly had a really hard time connecting to any of the characters even though I've read the other book in this series of Hope Springs. Im not sure if it was the book itself or the fact that's I'm just over church drama because that's the season I'm in. I'm also not a huge fan of the narration, but maybe I'll try again later since I own a physical copy.
July 11, 2025
The Color of Hope
And amazing story that invoked the need call upon God for His grace. As I read this story I thought about where we are regarding race relations. God created us all equal and yet as as in this story we are dealing with conflict about the color of a person’s skin. It seemed as no matter how hard the pastor’s of a black and white church prayed to untify the two churches people’s beliefs were not going to allow it to happen. But, in this story God and in real life allows an unspeakable act to unite His people. I really love this book from beginning to end. If I could I would give this book ten stars.
And amazing story that invoked the need call upon God for His grace. As I read this story I thought about where we are regarding race relations. God created us all equal and yet as as in this story we are dealing with conflict about the color of a person’s skin. It seemed as no matter how hard the pastor’s of a black and white church prayed to untify the two churches people’s beliefs were not going to allow it to happen. But, in this story God and in real life allows an unspeakable act to unite His people. I really love this book from beginning to end. If I could I would give this book ten stars.
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