Annalisa

by Christine Hunter

Annalisa is the story of a woman who, betrayed by her own beauty, discovers true beauty in Christ. Packed with frustration, hate, sorrow, and love, this true story will touch your heart.

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1974

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this from my secret pal when I was in Pioneer Girls (which is essentially Girl Scouts but at church) and loved it. I wonder how I would feel about it today.

[Ronnie Koch · Rating 2 out of 5]

This should be titled "Annalisa complains". It promises to be a story of faith, but she only confesses faith in the last six pages. The first 185 pages is her incessant self-pity.

[Libby Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so painful to read. I was not prepared at all for the heartache and hurt I would find between the pages of this innocent-looking book. I think it was hard for me to love it because so much of the story was without hope. And yet, I see why this was, and how in the end Annalisa's whole life struggle has been redeemed. I truly appreciated the introduction which helped me keep in mind that there would be an end beyond the pain. In one sense, this book was incredibly depressing, yet on the other hand it offers such encouragement. I could not help but praise God when I finished it for his work in this one woman's life. He is a God who never stops pursuing those he loves, even when they turn from him. Amen and amen. This is a very powerful book, but I wouldn't recommend sitting down with it if you're looking for a light read.

[Helen Pugsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
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Every word printed on this cover (aside from the title) is horribly misleading. Instead of "A beautiful girl's hunger for true love" it should be "a badass lil' momma's quest to break even." from the time her parents die she has to FIGHT to have enough. A safe place to live, food, work, etc. I surmised this would be a romance novel but it couldn't be farther from romantic... This was raw!
I am afraid to tell you all about this story and give too much away... I'll leave it here... It's wonderful. It's real. Christine Hunter has a lot to be proud of as well as the woman she based Annalisa on.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an emotional true story written like a novel. A young and beautiful girl finds herself gaining unwanted attention no matter where she turns. She finally meets a man she can trust, but how long will her happiness last? Near the end of her life, she finds that true happiness comes from God.

[KerryT · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story of a real woman, woven into a novel, and her search for the Truth of Jesus Christ. Quick, easy read.

[Jennifer Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely storyline based on a true life. Would like to read more from this author.

[Alison B · Rating 3 out of 5]

I plodded through this book. It was good and interesting but it did not grab me. Perhaps I wasn't in the right mood for it. If I read it again another time I will probably appreciate it more.