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Grace Space: A Direct Sales Tale
Darcy was 24, living with her parents, and struggling to make her student loan payments. So, when she heard that Grace Space Independent Consultants make $40 per hour, she could hardly wait to sign on the dotted line. That signature launched her into a crazy adventure full of embarrassing blunders, kooky characters, and sidesplitting laughs, and it's not long before she starts to wonder if the purple dream is too good to be true.
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 15, 2014
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October 8, 2021
This was my first time reading a Robin Merrell story - it will not be my last. This was laugh out loud, hilarious at times. I listened to the book on Audible. I got it yesterday knowing I had to take a longish drive and wanting to have something to listen to while driving. I actually had to pull over at one point I was laughing so hard! It's a great little novella about a pyramid scheme selling adventure that is true to life and also dramatizes all the little quirks of selling MLM. And there's even a cute little romance. Darcy, the heroine is hilarious and identifiable in many ways. I highly recommend this - it's a fast read and you'll be happy you took the time to do so. It will brighten up your day.
December 19, 2014
An experience ..
A pyramid company direct sales story. More like a cult. Our heroine finds the truth and shares it with humor and angst. Short but interesting.
A pyramid company direct sales story. More like a cult. Our heroine finds the truth and shares it with humor and angst. Short but interesting.
July 12, 2020
She just needed a little extra income...
I was a little reluctant at first when I saw the subtitle of the story. I'm not a fan of MLMs even if their products may be good. However, I did take the chance and I found Grace Space to be a cautionary and sadly accurate portrayal how easy it is to get pulled into so-called direct sales companies and how it's nearly impossible to actually make an income and maintain that income for any length of time.
The heroine, Darcy, is a sweet person and very relatable. She tells it like she sees it, and, through her straightforward perspective we see the typical MLM experience play out. From the sweet and funny to the sad and poignant moments of her journey.
I appreciated how Robin Merrill was not judgmental towards the average direct sales person. She simply points them toward taking an honest look at their own experience and whether they are having to spend $50 to make $10.
As I said I listened to the audiobook of Grace Space. The production and sound were good. The narrator was a good choice for Darcy's first-person narrative. And overall I'd say the audiobook did justice to Robin Merrill's story.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
I was a little reluctant at first when I saw the subtitle of the story. I'm not a fan of MLMs even if their products may be good. However, I did take the chance and I found Grace Space to be a cautionary and sadly accurate portrayal how easy it is to get pulled into so-called direct sales companies and how it's nearly impossible to actually make an income and maintain that income for any length of time.
The heroine, Darcy, is a sweet person and very relatable. She tells it like she sees it, and, through her straightforward perspective we see the typical MLM experience play out. From the sweet and funny to the sad and poignant moments of her journey.
I appreciated how Robin Merrill was not judgmental towards the average direct sales person. She simply points them toward taking an honest look at their own experience and whether they are having to spend $50 to make $10.
As I said I listened to the audiobook of Grace Space. The production and sound were good. The narrator was a good choice for Darcy's first-person narrative. And overall I'd say the audiobook did justice to Robin Merrill's story.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
February 4, 2020
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and all opinions expressed herein are my own.
This is a story of a pyramid scheme for a desperate out-of-work teacher. I love Robin Merrill's writing style - completely relatable, likeable, well-developed characters with a great sense of humor. It's a quick, light entertaining read which makes you root for the MC and smile at the end.
The narrator, Rebecca Winder, is perfect for this story. She has a very pleasant voice with just the right amount of sarcasm. Very fun.
This is a story of a pyramid scheme for a desperate out-of-work teacher. I love Robin Merrill's writing style - completely relatable, likeable, well-developed characters with a great sense of humor. It's a quick, light entertaining read which makes you root for the MC and smile at the end.
The narrator, Rebecca Winder, is perfect for this story. She has a very pleasant voice with just the right amount of sarcasm. Very fun.
November 30, 2018
Darcy enters the world of direct sales in the hopes of making some money to pay her bills. It should be easy, right?, after all consultants are making $40 an hour... or are they?
I love Robin Merrill's writing style. Even the secondary characters are well developed.
I also really enjoyed listening to Rebecca Winder's performance.
I love Robin Merrill's writing style. Even the secondary characters are well developed.
I also really enjoyed listening to Rebecca Winder's performance.
December 19, 2021
Convinced that selling makeup at in-home parties is a great way to become rich has more drawbacks then imagined. Think "Avon" and "Mary Kay" with a tyrant as a team leader and you have "Grace Space". This is a quick and funny story that shows how easily you can be drawn into the clutches of terrible boss lady.
September 17, 2018
Grace Space
This was a interesting book. Started out to be a competitive beginning than it showed that even the people you don’t really care for turns out to be your friends that has your back.
This was a interesting book. Started out to be a competitive beginning than it showed that even the people you don’t really care for turns out to be your friends that has your back.
August 23, 2020
Grace Space: A Direct Sales Tale (Audible Audio), my thirteenth read from author Robin Merrill. Gertrude, from Gertrude Gumshoe fame, is a supporting character. Rebecca Winder's narration makes the read pass quickly. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
December 5, 2020
Cute story
October 23, 2021
Solid 3.5....fun, humorous, light read!
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November 17, 2022Interesting idea for a book. Easy read.
January 11, 2017
Darcy is an unemployed 24-year-old teacher living with her parents when she attends a Grace Space “celebration.” She is taken in by the idea of making $40 an hour selling MLM make-up. She signs up, buys the lilac suit, and gets to work attending “family meetings” and trying to make the big bucks. When she meets (and really likes) Luke, the son of her Grace Space “great-grandmother,” she is baffled as to why he hates the company so much and feels torn between him and the potential to make lots of money. If you have ever sold anything through direct sales, attended a home party, or been hounded by your essential oil, fancy nail, weight loss wrap selling friends on Facebook, read this book! Grace Space is a fast and very funny escape for your brain.
May 23, 2018
FTC DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy of this book. A positive review was not required. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
I loved Darcy! She was such a funny, honest character and her motives were quite realistic. If she were real, we’d be friends. She and her team made a fearsome trio; and I loved the surprise Christmas gift. ;) Also, the contrast between Grace Space where everyone called each other “sister” and church where she immediately felt at home was really well done. Just a note, there are a few instances of crude humor: a drunk coworker uses a vulgarism, Darcy and Emma discuss a prank, and Darcy makes house calls to rough places. I would love to see the romance and the message more developed.
Best quote: “I was a proud English teacher. I was a proud, unemployed English teacher.”
Altogether, this was a hilarious, light read!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I loved Darcy! She was such a funny, honest character and her motives were quite realistic. If she were real, we’d be friends. She and her team made a fearsome trio; and I loved the surprise Christmas gift. ;) Also, the contrast between Grace Space where everyone called each other “sister” and church where she immediately felt at home was really well done. Just a note, there are a few instances of crude humor: a drunk coworker uses a vulgarism, Darcy and Emma discuss a prank, and Darcy makes house calls to rough places. I would love to see the romance and the message more developed.
Best quote: “I was a proud English teacher. I was a proud, unemployed English teacher.”
Altogether, this was a hilarious, light read!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
March 23, 2015
It was kinda cute but it was the end that had me giving this only 2 stars.
This book dealt with a weird cult-like Direct Sales company who hid under the guise of Christianity. In actuality, it's a company of purple (To use Gertrude's phrase) meany-butts obsessed with getting more money.
It does have a semi happy ending, despite what I wrote in the spoiler.
Overall, this novella was a nice way to spend a couple hours, but I wouldn't read it again.
This book dealt with a weird cult-like Direct Sales company who hid under the guise of Christianity. In actuality, it's a company of purple (To use Gertrude's phrase) meany-butts obsessed with getting more money.
It does have a semi happy ending, despite what I wrote in the spoiler.
Overall, this novella was a nice way to spend a couple hours, but I wouldn't read it again.
December 20, 2016
Everyone has heard of the direct marketing schemes where you make sell some product and sucker your friends into also selling the stuff so you can make more money. All of these companies create a culture of pressure to sell more stuff and get more people to help sell the stuff. Darcy is 24 years old, fresh out of college with lots of student debt and waiting tables to make ends meet while she hunts for elusive teaching position. She is the perfect target for a company that talks about how easy it is to make so much money. During her adventure Darcy makes a few new friends and decides maybe she doesn't really like the color purple.
I received this book for free from AudioBlast in exchange for my honest review.
I received this book for free from AudioBlast in exchange for my honest review.
September 11, 2023
I found this book by Robin Merrill a very humorous depiction of attempting a direct sales job. I mean most of us have been approached at some time in our lives to become a part of this and the real attraction is either free products or lots of money and it's always dependent on how many others we can recruit. This story highlights what can go wrong and how it might change relationship dynamics but it does it in a very humorous way.
I listened to this on Audible and enjoyed the narration by Rebecca Winder.
I listened to this on Audible and enjoyed the narration by Rebecca Winder.
December 22, 2014
Cute story and quick read
This is an accurate representation of all of the direct sales "groups" out there who operate in such a manner. I participated in one and got out soon after! The main character is totally believable and genuine, and all ends well. The hijinks on the way are priceless!
Would have given 5 stars but the preaching mid book was a little over the top.
All in all a pleasant book to enjoy.
This is an accurate representation of all of the direct sales "groups" out there who operate in such a manner. I participated in one and got out soon after! The main character is totally believable and genuine, and all ends well. The hijinks on the way are priceless!
Would have given 5 stars but the preaching mid book was a little over the top.
All in all a pleasant book to enjoy.
May 7, 2015
Really good book.
May 20, 2015
Cute story
She hit the nail on the head with just about every word of this book about sales in general! I love the fact that it was a faith based book also!
She hit the nail on the head with just about every word of this book about sales in general! I love the fact that it was a faith based book also!
February 15, 2016
Autobiagraphical
I have memories of almost all those emotions, while trying to sell makeup. If it had not been so near the truth it would have been hysterical!
I have memories of almost all those emotions, while trying to sell makeup. If it had not been so near the truth it would have been hysterical!
November 12, 2015
Cute story!
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