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He's Fine... But is He Saved?
He's Fine...But is He Saved? is an entertaining and inspiring bestselling novel about the challenges and triumphs of three close friends waiting to be found by love. Sandy attracts men who are only interested in sex. Now that she is saved, will she ever meet the right one? Michelle dated Pierre Dupree, her church's finest and most eligible bachelor. Could he be The One? Liz hasn't dated in over two years. She is too busy taming her single mother who is forty-five going on twenty-five. Will Liz ever have time for a man, or does she even want one? Find out what happens in these three ladies' lives and whether or not God answers their prayers, and once finished read as they continue their journey in the bestselling sequel, He's Saved...But is He For Real?
338 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2004
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July 31, 2022
I'll read since it has been on my shelf for a decade or so, and possibly will donate to a women's prison. There are tons of books I was to read, review, or purchased in hopes to liking it; now I prefer to donate book(s) to the prisons that are needed so much.
August 30, 2016
I don't know how I stumbled upon this title but when I saw this book cover featuring three physically diverse black women (so rare) and saw that the story featured twenty-something Christian women with varying degrees of faith I had to read it. This marks my first foray into black Christian fiction so I can't compare this title to others within the genre yet but I don't know that I'd compare it to what else I've read in YA fiction either. I've had mixed feelings while I read. It didn't blow me away but I appreciate that the book was written from this POV.
A note about the story context. The story world reflects a specific cultural influence which encourages women to be of service to the Church and that a woman's ideal life partner should be the same. This is all good and well, assuming that the community has a good ratio of eligible singles seeking the same. However, in reality the ratio can be dramatically skewed. Given the low proportion of eligible bachelors attending church regularly relative to single ladies, there exists a highly-competitive environment which reduces the likelihood of a woman establishing a healthy relationship, and increases likelihood of simply seeking an end to her single-hood. Also, these same women are discouraged from 'chasing a man' especially unsaved men. Basically just stay single til you win the lotto. Got that? Okay, now cue this story.
It's easy to reduce this story to a Tyler Perry style trope where a Strong Female Character (SFC) has a tragic flaw (no self-worth) and enters into a relationship with a selfish man, to her detriment. But in the context described above that is the world in which these three friends live so it makes sense that it's exactly what they tend to do. Cue the disillusionment. Cue the 'I told you so's'. Cue the friendship is magic epiphany and SFC ultimately okay with her life choice.
On one hand I see the struggle of making this story appeal to as wide an audience as possible while including elements of black Christian culture that people in the culture can appreciate. But there seems to be no happy medium when it comes to black Christian women realistically developing healthy relationships. I hope to read a story in this genre with a healthy relationship normalized in that context.
A note about the story context. The story world reflects a specific cultural influence which encourages women to be of service to the Church and that a woman's ideal life partner should be the same. This is all good and well, assuming that the community has a good ratio of eligible singles seeking the same. However, in reality the ratio can be dramatically skewed. Given the low proportion of eligible bachelors attending church regularly relative to single ladies, there exists a highly-competitive environment which reduces the likelihood of a woman establishing a healthy relationship, and increases likelihood of simply seeking an end to her single-hood. Also, these same women are discouraged from 'chasing a man' especially unsaved men. Basically just stay single til you win the lotto. Got that? Okay, now cue this story.
It's easy to reduce this story to a Tyler Perry style trope where a Strong Female Character (SFC) has a tragic flaw (no self-worth) and enters into a relationship with a selfish man, to her detriment. But in the context described above that is the world in which these three friends live so it makes sense that it's exactly what they tend to do. Cue the disillusionment. Cue the 'I told you so's'. Cue the friendship is magic epiphany and SFC ultimately okay with her life choice.
On one hand I see the struggle of making this story appeal to as wide an audience as possible while including elements of black Christian culture that people in the culture can appreciate. But there seems to be no happy medium when it comes to black Christian women realistically developing healthy relationships. I hope to read a story in this genre with a healthy relationship normalized in that context.
February 14, 2019
This book was very relatable the 3 characters Michelle,Liz,&Sandy connect with single Christian women. It displays the different real life experiences single Christian women, and also men go through in the church and outside.As they are faced with different situations the choices they make display their character flaws and weaknesses.Excellent book true page turner.
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August 10, 2021LOVE this series!!!!
June 25, 2011
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HE'S FINE...BUT IS HE SAVED? is the story about three single sisters in Christ, Michelle, Sandy and Liz. Sandy is a new Christian and she is looking for her husband. Patience is not her strong suit, and she finds herself falling for whatever a man has to say. Michelle is still nurturing a broken heart. When she runs into her ex, she is traveling back down memory lane. Liz was raised by a single mother who poisoned her against men and their ways. Each woman will have to learn to lean on their faith in order to get to the next phase of their lives.
HE'S FINE...BUT IS HE SAVED? by Kimberly Brooks has been on my shelf for many, many years. I love the prayers and the way the word of God is shared, but the story itself is predictable, condemning and naïve. The characters lack uniqueness, as they all sound exactly the same and the women's desperation was just too much for this reader.
HE'S FINE...BUT IS HE SAVED? is the story about three single sisters in Christ, Michelle, Sandy and Liz. Sandy is a new Christian and she is looking for her husband. Patience is not her strong suit, and she finds herself falling for whatever a man has to say. Michelle is still nurturing a broken heart. When she runs into her ex, she is traveling back down memory lane. Liz was raised by a single mother who poisoned her against men and their ways. Each woman will have to learn to lean on their faith in order to get to the next phase of their lives.
HE'S FINE...BUT IS HE SAVED? by Kimberly Brooks has been on my shelf for many, many years. I love the prayers and the way the word of God is shared, but the story itself is predictable, condemning and naïve. The characters lack uniqueness, as they all sound exactly the same and the women's desperation was just too much for this reader.
April 7, 2009
The three girls in, "He's FINE...But Is He SAVED?" seemed like they were friends of mine. When I wasn't reading the book, I wondered what were the girls up to?
I wanted to stop what I was doing and read the whole book, because it's that interesting, real and entertaining. This book was great reading, it even had me crying on one part.
The book's characters are believable and the girls will keep you reading until you finish the whole book.
I wanted to stop what I was doing and read the whole book, because it's that interesting, real and entertaining. This book was great reading, it even had me crying on one part.
The book's characters are believable and the girls will keep you reading until you finish the whole book.
August 12, 2008
I recommend this book to Singles/Single Christians. I think it will be something you could relate to in some fashion. There is a sequel and it will keep you wanting to read more!
This book is a page turner, I couldn't put it down.
This book is a page turner, I couldn't put it down.
July 18, 2015
This was a very nice read. I was a little upset because the little bit of action that did happen, was at the end. I wish the author could allowed it to happen at the beginning or middle so we could see how the characters grew, and delt with it. But overall very nice.
July 13, 2016
This book was just hilarious. I mean, it's not deep reading but it has a decent message and ok storyline despite the cringe title. I think the author has talent that just needs to be nurtured, but I enjoyed this.
December 4, 2008
Excellent Christian fiction novel.
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March 9, 2010Great book. Met me where I was/am.
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March 15, 2010Blessed to read. Focusing on your spiritual faith and belief in GOD.
March 4, 2014
Awesome
Awesome
This was a really good read. It brought out a lot of good messages that really encouraged me. Bravo Kim!
Awesome
This was a really good read. It brought out a lot of good messages that really encouraged me. Bravo Kim!
March 21, 2014
Good Christian book
Good Christian book
This book had a lot going on in it with many struggles that long time saved people go thru as well as new Christians.
Good Christian book
This book had a lot going on in it with many struggles that long time saved people go thru as well as new Christians.
August 4, 2014
If you enjoy reading Christian fiction, this is a good one.
May 13, 2016
Great read
Enjoyed this book very much. The characters were believable Christians. Looking forward to the next one. I hope it speaks on what happened to that so called lawyer.
Enjoyed this book very much. The characters were believable Christians. Looking forward to the next one. I hope it speaks on what happened to that so called lawyer.
November 14, 2016
Great read !
I like reading a book where I can totally relate to some of the characters. At first it was a bit slow for me but the more I kept reading, the more I couldn't stop.
I like reading a book where I can totally relate to some of the characters. At first it was a bit slow for me but the more I kept reading, the more I couldn't stop.
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