Desperate Decisions

by Marilyn M. Anderson

Diana Thompson was raised in poverty by a devout Christian mother, but after her mother’s death, Diana denounces God’s existence, blaming Him for not healing her mother. Now Diana’s living the successful life she always dreamed about as a child, but she is still plagued with insecurities that drive her to doubt her husband’s love for her. To make matters worse, she has to deal with the void in her heart from the guilt of an unforgettable act she committed and hid from her husband. 
     Unlike Diana’s religious upbringing, her best friend Kendra Staten was raised by a mother with immoral standards. Against all odds, Kendra gave her life to Christ and strives to be a virtuous wife and First Lady at her husband’s church. But Kendra’s faith and integrity will soon be tested by a present tragedy, as well as a past mistake. 
     Pricilla Battle and Aquila Savino, friends since they were both orphaned as children, are dealing with their own difficulties. Pricilla moves to Raleigh, North Carolina in search of her true identity, not knowing that the man she falls in loves with just might hold the key. Aquila flees from an abusive husband and moves in with Pricilla. She struggles to pursue a new life for herself; however, she will soon discover that the solace of the new home she cherishes will be short lived.
          These four women will have to make some very difficult decisions and search for help from God to get through trying times.

288 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2010

Reviews

[Lakeesha Broughton · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was very easy to read. It focusses on family and faith. The characters in this story deal with their own issues from choices they have made in their lives that now affect them as adults. This story focuses on the togetherness that community support provides and how important that is. It also tells stories of various situations where people were forced to open up and trust others to help see them through. It demonstrates real life situations and how relying on one's faith is often the only right answer to help get us through. Trusting in your faith and knowing that things will work out according to God's will and his way, is a big lesson learned while reading this book. Great story, very realistic, and lovable characters with a little (no!!! a lot) of Drama.

[Kathy Monroe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so glad that I stumbled onto this story! Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. So many emotions in this 'multi - storied' book and the surprising way how it all wraps up in the end, brought glory to God for His live, grace, and forgiveness. I really enjoyed reading this and was sad when I finished it. I highly recommend this book.

[h'Elena Pleasant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a story about forgiveness and God’s grace. Overall I liked the plot but it moved extremely slow. I listened to the audio book and the narrator kept doing awkward pauses in between words and often said the wrong word. She also read very very slow which didn’t help the already slow plot.

[Letesa Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book

[Ky Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good read!! I will say you can figure out some of the book, but you will have to keep reading to find out what transpires! I recommend this to any African American novel reader!!

[Selina Watts · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was slow getting to the plot but ended well. The twist with everyone knowing everyone was a little far fetch

[Rhina M. Finley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow what a twist at the end! This book reminded me of one of thoes small southern towns, where everyone knows each other or is some how related. This book might hit home for some people trying to figure out the dynamics of adoption. I loved how the book show realistic characters depending on God and speaking scriptures on times of struggle.

[Desiree Watson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Christian fiction book. Read: 2010.