Remember the Roses

by Lynette Lewis

There are 65 million single women in the U.S. and many more worldwide, yet most feel like one of few, living single in a doubles world. Enter Remember the Roses -- a go-to-guide for the woman longing for true love and needing hope ‘til it arrives. Based on a dream of a road lined with roses, Lynette Lewis shares her real-life story of waiting until 42 to marry. She outlines practical tools and strategies for: • Cultivating a vision for the BEST, and not compromising • Dealing honestly with emotions of jealousy, frustration, and hopelessness • Holding on to life-giving scriptures and truths relative to singleness • Creatively directing “desire” and “sexual energy” • Living it up while waiting, making the most of every juncture in the journey This entertaining, quick-read book has three sections – the first highlighting ups, downs, and heartaches (her 65 blind dates!) leading up to the wedding day. The second features “lessons learned” and “gifts received” like The Gift of Personal Wholeness and The Gift of Dreaming Big for Your Life. Finally, a handful of journal excerpts illustrate common emotions so real when love tarries, along with scriptures addressing these emotions. Women young and old will Remember the Roses long after they read, and will enjoy the on-line community that further encourages book sales and interaction with other readers.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Relationships

144 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 22, 2012

Reviews

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked up Remember the Roses a few minutes before I was planning to go to sleep, and I didn't put it down until I had finished the entire first section - I wanted to get to the grand finale in her sweet story! I had previously heard bits and pieces of Lynette's story when she spoke at a conference, and I loved reading the full narrative in this book.

I can relate to the challenges of waiting for a husband, and this book would have been such an encouragement to me had I read it while single. Although I am married now, I am still waiting for certain dreams to come true. Not only is this Lynette's personal account, it is a story of hope that we can all relate to. Following her personal story are several chapters of life lessons and scriptural truths that everyone can learn from.

The day my copy of Remember the Roses arrived in my mailbox I had woken up in the morning feeling discouraged about the things I am hoping for. After reading through the story at bedtime, I fell asleep with a new sense of hope in my heart. This story gave me renewed hope!

[Kim Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lynette is a dear friend of mine and we have journeyed life together. So, I feel that her story is part of mine. This is a great read for anyone, but especially young women who are not wanting to buy into the myth that "I've got to find a man to make me happy." A favorite quote of her is "while one dream is on hold, go pursue another."

I think that no matter the status, Lynette's message tells a story of hope and purpose higher than our immediate desire (and fallacy) that what we want will make us happy and is always the best for us yet, to keep dreaming and pursing our purpose.

[Ronda Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

A refreshing book on how God carried her during years of waiting. A fast but engaging read about how she was able to be refined, while God continuously increased her faith renewed her hope and made her purpose clear and gave her vision. Inspiring and transparent as she shared her journey.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommended by a friend-Although I have been married for 14 years, I enjoyed the insights and nuggets of Godly wisdom!

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

It describes my struggles exactly. I think every single woman should read it!

[Madi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Couldn't stand this book. I don't think I've ever read a book that made me this mad while reading. Judgmental, legalistic, and completely detached from reality. One minute she's talking about how difficult it was to focus on work and how the only thing she wanted in life was to use her china for her wedding and then later in the book, she talks about how her work was what got her through. She complains about how hard it was to use her "wedding china" for her friends' bridal/baby showers. If it was that hard, set some boundaries, save the china and (this is the most shocking revelation of all) DON'T USE THE CHINA! If you are a woman who struggles with being single and wants something of value to help deal and is fed up with fluff, don't waste your time with this book. seriously.