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The Interview
A career-making assignment. An elusive, charismatic sociopath. Will Sarah’s big break secure her fame or savage her soul?
The Interview takes you on one woman’s transformational journey as she faces the demons of her past while navigating the manipulations of an enigmatic man.
Sarah, a young reporter with a deeply troubled history, wins an interview with a powerful business mogul who is rarely seen in public and has never before granted an interview. This assignment could make or break her career. Little did she know it could also break her spirit.
Sarah must tackle direct challenges to her identity, her purpose, and her worth as she struggles to escape the prison of her past. What she encounters in the interview is the face of evil, using her past against her and tempting her to walk into a new prison of his design. Will Sarah ever escape her life in bondage?
A new take on The Screwtape Letters, The Interview uncovers the challenges, pitfalls, and complexities of spiritual warfare.
What Sarah discovers during the interview will change her life forever. Buy The Interview NOW for a front row seat at the battle for one woman’s soul.
The Interview takes you on one woman’s transformational journey as she faces the demons of her past while navigating the manipulations of an enigmatic man.
Sarah, a young reporter with a deeply troubled history, wins an interview with a powerful business mogul who is rarely seen in public and has never before granted an interview. This assignment could make or break her career. Little did she know it could also break her spirit.
Sarah must tackle direct challenges to her identity, her purpose, and her worth as she struggles to escape the prison of her past. What she encounters in the interview is the face of evil, using her past against her and tempting her to walk into a new prison of his design. Will Sarah ever escape her life in bondage?
A new take on The Screwtape Letters, The Interview uncovers the challenges, pitfalls, and complexities of spiritual warfare.
What Sarah discovers during the interview will change her life forever. Buy The Interview NOW for a front row seat at the battle for one woman’s soul.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 27, 2018
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About the author
Donna E. Lane
27 books40 followersDonna E. Lane is an award-winning, multi-genre author with a passion for exploring all aspects of the human experience. As a Christian counselor and spiritual director, Dr. Lane has dedicated herself to guiding individuals on their spiritual journeys, offering solace and wisdom through her integrated approach. Her 46 years of experience in this field have provided her with insights which she seamlessly weaves into her writing, delving into the complexities of relationships and the depths of the human heart.
With a boundless imagination, a fervent devotion to Jesus, a love for history, and a fascination with time, she crafts stories that resonate deeply with readers, offering the opportunity to embark on unforgettable journeys to other worlds, across time, and into space.
A devoted wife of 44 years and mother of three, she now cherishes her role as a grandmother and mom to her new puppy, a little white furball named Rosie Cotton.
With a boundless imagination, a fervent devotion to Jesus, a love for history, and a fascination with time, she crafts stories that resonate deeply with readers, offering the opportunity to embark on unforgettable journeys to other worlds, across time, and into space.
A devoted wife of 44 years and mother of three, she now cherishes her role as a grandmother and mom to her new puppy, a little white furball named Rosie Cotton.
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July 6, 2017
A riveting, spiritual game of Tug-of-War. How can you go from an embedded fear of past experiences confidently into the future? One of the ways to get strong again is to be set free. ~Sarah is a courageous warrior.
September 29, 2017
Reviewed for Readers' Favorite by Grant Leishman
Sarah Jacobson is a young, ambitious reporter who appears to have the media world at her feet. Her hard-hitting and revealing interviews have gotten her noticed and promoted at a much younger age than most. In, The Interview, by Donna E. Lane, she is requested to be the interviewer by a reclusive, powerful and rich business tycoon, who NEVER gives interviews. She realises this is her opportunity to catapult her career into the stratosphere. Sarah, though, has spent her life running from her horrific childhood and the abuses she suffered as a little girl, at the hands of her mentally ill father. What she doesn’t know is that the interview with the unknown mogul will bring this pain straight to the surface. How can she cope?
What I particularly liked about The Interview was that Lane used the story to explore the concepts of good versus evil, of power and control versus freedom of choice. Although this is nominally a “Christian” story, I didn’t find that element to be at all intrusive. I would call it inspirational rather than Christian. What Lane so skilfully did was use the narrative to allow us, the readers, to question ourselves about trauma, forgiveness and the purpose of self. Yes, both the interview subject and the character representing good, in the story, were extreme caricatures of real people, but that allowed the author to present both arguments of the same story, which was excellent. My biggest take and perhaps the most eerily scary of all, was the almost direct comparison between the attitudes and beliefs of the interview subjects and some of today’s political leaders. I’m not sure if this was the author’s intent, but I could easily picture a certain President being the interview subject. I also enjoyed the way the author split the prose between first person (for the interview) and third person (for the background on Sarah). This was clever and always maintained good perspective as a reader. An excellent read and Lane should be congratulated for The Interview.
Sarah Jacobson is a young, ambitious reporter who appears to have the media world at her feet. Her hard-hitting and revealing interviews have gotten her noticed and promoted at a much younger age than most. In, The Interview, by Donna E. Lane, she is requested to be the interviewer by a reclusive, powerful and rich business tycoon, who NEVER gives interviews. She realises this is her opportunity to catapult her career into the stratosphere. Sarah, though, has spent her life running from her horrific childhood and the abuses she suffered as a little girl, at the hands of her mentally ill father. What she doesn’t know is that the interview with the unknown mogul will bring this pain straight to the surface. How can she cope?
What I particularly liked about The Interview was that Lane used the story to explore the concepts of good versus evil, of power and control versus freedom of choice. Although this is nominally a “Christian” story, I didn’t find that element to be at all intrusive. I would call it inspirational rather than Christian. What Lane so skilfully did was use the narrative to allow us, the readers, to question ourselves about trauma, forgiveness and the purpose of self. Yes, both the interview subject and the character representing good, in the story, were extreme caricatures of real people, but that allowed the author to present both arguments of the same story, which was excellent. My biggest take and perhaps the most eerily scary of all, was the almost direct comparison between the attitudes and beliefs of the interview subjects and some of today’s political leaders. I’m not sure if this was the author’s intent, but I could easily picture a certain President being the interview subject. I also enjoyed the way the author split the prose between first person (for the interview) and third person (for the background on Sarah). This was clever and always maintained good perspective as a reader. An excellent read and Lane should be congratulated for The Interview.
October 12, 2017
The book "The Interview" by Donna E. Lane was an interesting read. In the book Sarah Jacobson, a reporter, has been chosen to give an interview to a reclusive and powerful business man. This interview could make her career soar. But when the man starts revealing secret personal and painful details from Sarah's life, she is at a loss for words.
I had mixed feelings about "The Interview". I thought the story started off pretty good. It was interesting and Lane had my curiosity going to as how this man knew so much about Sarah. The glimpses into her past were sad but at the same time they made me want to see how she escaped from it. At times I felt the interview was taking too long and not getting anywhere. The man Sarah was interviewing, or trying to really got on my nerves. I understand that is what Lane meant to do, but it did drag on. I was also left when unanswered questions as to why Sarah made certain decisions in her life and if she was going to correct them. The thing I loved about this book was the hidden meaning of the story. The interview is about choosing who you want in your life from a religious perspective. I may not have liked how everything went in the book but I really appreciated what Lane was trying to say and how she said it. This is a book that anyone questioning their faith should read.
*I reviewed this book for Readers' Favorite
I had mixed feelings about "The Interview". I thought the story started off pretty good. It was interesting and Lane had my curiosity going to as how this man knew so much about Sarah. The glimpses into her past were sad but at the same time they made me want to see how she escaped from it. At times I felt the interview was taking too long and not getting anywhere. The man Sarah was interviewing, or trying to really got on my nerves. I understand that is what Lane meant to do, but it did drag on. I was also left when unanswered questions as to why Sarah made certain decisions in her life and if she was going to correct them. The thing I loved about this book was the hidden meaning of the story. The interview is about choosing who you want in your life from a religious perspective. I may not have liked how everything went in the book but I really appreciated what Lane was trying to say and how she said it. This is a book that anyone questioning their faith should read.
*I reviewed this book for Readers' Favorite
July 13, 2019
This story was hard to put down. We get introduced to Sarah when she becomes a new journalist for a prestigious magazine and then soon she gets the job of a life time - to interview a wealthy man of a high profile company. Throughout the current setting with Sarah, we get flashbacks of her past and childhood which are quite grim to say the least. Doing that really played a role in understanding Sarah's character, why she does what she does and feels the way she does. The author chose to write in first person with Sarah which was dynamically done as you feel you're in the mind of this journalist to intimately know her perception of people. This adds beautiful clarity to her character.
I loved the cast of people in this story, they are unique and interesting. The story was enticing and drew me in visually, which is what readers love about a captivating story. Sometimes I felt like I was Sarah, and sometimes I felt as a 3rd party in the room watching it all unfold. Either way, the circumstances are so relatable that I felt empathy for Sarah and her struggle with the job she once viewed as a dream come true.
I loved the cast of people in this story, they are unique and interesting. The story was enticing and drew me in visually, which is what readers love about a captivating story. Sometimes I felt like I was Sarah, and sometimes I felt as a 3rd party in the room watching it all unfold. Either way, the circumstances are so relatable that I felt empathy for Sarah and her struggle with the job she once viewed as a dream come true.
April 20, 2020
Choices we make matter
This is a thought provoking book making you think about the choices we make in life and why we make them. How our past can affect and define our future if we let it. Do we let others control and manipulate us without our even knowing it? Do we let the ways of the world and wanting to get ahead or rise to the top of our profession no matter how we get there or who we may hurt in the process guide our choices? Or we choose to do what is right in our careers knowing that life is more than our jobs, people in our lives matter too? This is a well written story by an outstanding author that makes you think about your choices in life. It exposes the difference and struggle between good vs evil. I highly recommend it.
I received this book free from the author and this is my honest opinion.
This is a thought provoking book making you think about the choices we make in life and why we make them. How our past can affect and define our future if we let it. Do we let others control and manipulate us without our even knowing it? Do we let the ways of the world and wanting to get ahead or rise to the top of our profession no matter how we get there or who we may hurt in the process guide our choices? Or we choose to do what is right in our careers knowing that life is more than our jobs, people in our lives matter too? This is a well written story by an outstanding author that makes you think about your choices in life. It exposes the difference and struggle between good vs evil. I highly recommend it.
I received this book free from the author and this is my honest opinion.
June 18, 2017
The Interview is powerful, captivating, and thought provoking. As followers of Jesus we are in a Spiritual War whether we are conscious of it or not. The Interview is an allegory that brings to light the battle we are in and exposes the tactics of the enemy. The main character Sarah is confronted by her past that is full of pain and abuse. Through an unexpected encounter Sarah discovers that she no longer has to let her past define her but has the choice to accept love and forgiveness. However, only she can make the choice to stay in the past or live in the truth of who God created her to be. The Interview is well written and the author keeps the reader engaged and it doesn’t disappoint.
January 25, 2018
Thought provoking! Good vs evil.
Sarah got the chance of a life time to interview a mysterious wealthy businessman. He chose Sarah to be the first person to interview him. During the interview, the man turned the tables and started interviewing Sarah. Sarah’s life story is woven throughout the interview allowing the reader to see what made Sarah the woman that she is. Sarah comes to a crossroad when she meets Josh, a kind hearted caterer who convinces Sarah that she has a choice. I highly recommend this book!
Sarah got the chance of a life time to interview a mysterious wealthy businessman. He chose Sarah to be the first person to interview him. During the interview, the man turned the tables and started interviewing Sarah. Sarah’s life story is woven throughout the interview allowing the reader to see what made Sarah the woman that she is. Sarah comes to a crossroad when she meets Josh, a kind hearted caterer who convinces Sarah that she has a choice. I highly recommend this book!
October 16, 2020
The book gets straight to the heart of things. We're all broken, we all have choices, and the good and evil forces of the world present different paths. The interview was a disturbingly good reminder of what depths the deceiver will go to in order to sweep our interests and attention elsewhere. The ending was one that was a much-needed relief. Excellent work by the author!!!
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