Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

Shelby's life isn't glamorous, but it is predictable--and that's the way she likes it. A survivor of her father's violence, she has spent a lifetime creating a safe existence devoid of dependence. But her carefully managed world begins to break when, under staggering circumstances, she becomes a single mother to four-year-old Shayla. In a drastic attempt to escape her childhood's influence, Shelby moves to Germany, but she quickly discovers how intimately linked memory and healing are--and how honestly she must scrutinize her past in order to aspire to a richer future. As she juggles a new job, a new culture, a new daughter, and the attention of an enterprising man, Shelby's fresh start becomes a quest for the courage to be not only a survivor, but someone who prevails.

In Broken Places

Everyone is welcome to join Carole and Crystal in this buddy read!

I’m in and looking forward to it!

Me too, Crystal! I read it 12 years ago and it's still in my mind. Truly a beautiful and unforgettable story for me.

I'm only at about 30% but am very much enjoying this one. HEAVY. Heavy for sure. But very good. I really love Shayla and Bev!

I VERY much enjoyed this book. It took me a few chapters to really get into it but I think Treys character pulled me in. I absolutely adored his character and relationship with Shelby. I wasn't sure what I thought of Shelby at first but came to lover her. The content was pretty heavy and I had to take a few breaks but this was a five star read for me. Thanks so m much for recommending it Carole. I really enjoyed this one!

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Sounds good Kate! 🙂