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The Color of Redemption
Katie’s rural Alabama farm, which she shared with her activist husband, was her oasis, her retreat. Here, she had control. Here, she could witness God’s handiwork in the beauty of the land. Here was where she was raising her children to love God and love others. Here, she was at peace.
On one night in 1960, Katie went to sleep along with her husband in their modest home. They had no idea it would be their last full night together, and the last night they would ever step foot in their beloved home again.
A horrible and unspeakable act of hate and prejudice shatters their peace and causes Katie and her family to move to California, where she attempts to rebuild her life.
Although she had put hundreds of miles between herself and her Alabama farm, there were some things that followed her to California; things she could not outrun; things she would have to grapple with if her life, and the lives of her children, were ever to return to normal. Then suddenly, the family is forced to deal with a shocking reminder of their turbulent past. They have to address feelings, suspicions, attitudes and fears that threaten God's redemptive purpose, and could destroy lives in the process.
Author Lynn Cornell crafts this compelling Christian fiction story of a woman and her family who have to come to grips with their faith and the many challenges they face that force them to assess its relevance in their lives. Covering 1960 to the present day, this timely and relevant Christian novel will make you cry. It will make you laugh. It will instill you with joy. But most of all, if you are open to it, it will make you think .
On one night in 1960, Katie went to sleep along with her husband in their modest home. They had no idea it would be their last full night together, and the last night they would ever step foot in their beloved home again.
A horrible and unspeakable act of hate and prejudice shatters their peace and causes Katie and her family to move to California, where she attempts to rebuild her life.
Although she had put hundreds of miles between herself and her Alabama farm, there were some things that followed her to California; things she could not outrun; things she would have to grapple with if her life, and the lives of her children, were ever to return to normal. Then suddenly, the family is forced to deal with a shocking reminder of their turbulent past. They have to address feelings, suspicions, attitudes and fears that threaten God's redemptive purpose, and could destroy lives in the process.
Author Lynn Cornell crafts this compelling Christian fiction story of a woman and her family who have to come to grips with their faith and the many challenges they face that force them to assess its relevance in their lives. Covering 1960 to the present day, this timely and relevant Christian novel will make you cry. It will make you laugh. It will instill you with joy. But most of all, if you are open to it, it will make you think .
370 pages, Paperback
Published May 9, 2016
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July 10, 2016
The Color of Redemption is a timely story. One this generation needs to read. The theme of grace and forgiveness in the framework of racism is well presented and thought provoking. Lynn Cornell masterfully paints the story of Katie Smith Parker’s life from the turbulent ’60 to present day. I was impressed with Lynn’s insights as he presents more than a surface taste of God’s mercy and grace to all people, no matter the race. His characters’ experience bitter tragedies and struggle with addiction and hatred. The faith message is strong but not preachy. Lynn’s characters are so real. And the plot twists are very unexpected. An intriguing read
However, it was a bit long and a few times moved a tad slow. But I was engaged and followed Katie to end of her journey. Pick up this debut novel. You won’t be disappointed. I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next from the pen of Mr. Cornell.
However, it was a bit long and a few times moved a tad slow. But I was engaged and followed Katie to end of her journey. Pick up this debut novel. You won’t be disappointed. I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next from the pen of Mr. Cornell.
February 6, 2018
What an unforgettable novel of a dark time in our nation and the division that still exists between races today.
Katie Parker endures an unspeakable tragedy in Alabama in the 1960's. Lynn Cornell graphically describes segregation, social unrest, and racial hatred. You will feel Katie's fear and horror and pray for her rescue. You will breathe easier as you read of the slow societal changes with time and location.
However, just when Katie thinks her world has improved for the better, she begins to see racism rear its ugly head in other forms. (My own stomach again began to knot.) What she discovers in her own heart and what Christ asks of her becomes both surprising and difficult as God answers her prayer for a loved one through the most amazing of people.
This novel will stun you, make you cry, make you happy, and make you think. No matter to what race you belong, we all need to heed God's call to unconditional forgiveness and love, following Christ's example. Highly recommended.
I was gifted a copy of this book from the author. (I also bought a copy.) However, a positive review was not required and all opinions are my own.
Katie Parker endures an unspeakable tragedy in Alabama in the 1960's. Lynn Cornell graphically describes segregation, social unrest, and racial hatred. You will feel Katie's fear and horror and pray for her rescue. You will breathe easier as you read of the slow societal changes with time and location.
However, just when Katie thinks her world has improved for the better, she begins to see racism rear its ugly head in other forms. (My own stomach again began to knot.) What she discovers in her own heart and what Christ asks of her becomes both surprising and difficult as God answers her prayer for a loved one through the most amazing of people.
This novel will stun you, make you cry, make you happy, and make you think. No matter to what race you belong, we all need to heed God's call to unconditional forgiveness and love, following Christ's example. Highly recommended.
I was gifted a copy of this book from the author. (I also bought a copy.) However, a positive review was not required and all opinions are my own.
May 29, 2017
A Phenomenal story about the church and race relations. With all that's going on today, the church need to get better at this. Unfortunately the most segregated day of the week is Sunday morning. This book addresses not only racial bigotry, but forgiveness, redemption and even reconciliation. We read about Kate's life, from the 1960's when her husband is killed by racists in the South, Her move to California some time after that, as well as the present day when her past ends up helping one of her grandchildren. A powerful read that every person who professes Christ needs to read.
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