Abiding Hope (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Angela Benson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003 | ISBN-10: 1583143238 | ISBN-13: 978-1583143230

Award-winning author Angela Benson brings HeartQuest readers realistic characters, touching romance, and an inspirational faith plot. In this sequel to Awakening Mercy, Angela hits on the tough issues in life as a married couple struggles to rekindle their lost romance.

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Christy Award nominee Benson continues the momentum she established in Awakening Mercy as she explores the lives of Shay and Marvin Taylor, the founders of Genesis House. After their marriage was almost destroyed by the death of their six-year-old son, the Taylors left Genesis House in Atlanta to start a second house in Odessa, MS. Though they have rediscovered their faith and pledged their strength to God's work, Shay desperately wants another baby, even after doctors tell her that a second pregnancy is unlikely. But Marvin sees another child as a path to even more pain. While the Taylors are praying at cross purposes, a needy teen steps into their lives, and once again a wedge is driven between them. Benson is a leading author of African American romances and Christian fiction, and her insight into God's impact on our lives makes her work a requirement for growing collections.
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From the Back Cover

Can the marriage they’ve worked so hard to rebuild withstand the fear that threatens to rip it apart?

Marvin’s pain runs deep. He lost his son, and it almost destroyed him. Now his fears explode around him as Shay sets her heart on having another child.

Shay’s sense of isolation increases as the tension builds between them. If only Marvin would share her dream. . . .

Together they must face the future and fan the embers of their love into flame again. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: New Spirit (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583143238
• ISBN-13: 978-1583143230
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,843,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Angela Benson is a bestselling, award-winning author of 12 novels and two novellas. Her work has been published by six major publishers, including Harlequin, Tyndale House, Berkeley and HarperCollins. She holds a doctorate in instructional technology from the University of Georgia as well as math and engineering degrees from Spelman College and Georgia Tech, respectively. Dr. Benson is an associate professor of educational technology at the University of Alabama.

Website: http://www.angelabenson.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/AngelaBensonBooks

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love me or love me not, August 30, 2002

By 

Kelly Shaw (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Abiding Hope (Genesis House) (Paperback)

This book was ok, but it wasn't as good to Awakening Mercy. I liked the concept and the point she was trying make, but they whined so much. I was like would you just get over it.

However, It also shows what fear and lack of communication can do to a relationship.
1 Tim. 2:7 says "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

You can't have an effective relationship with out communication. It shows what happens when you don't listen to what is being communicated to you. Listening is the most important part of communication. Also you must have communication with God. You must listen and heed to the voice of God.

John 10:27 says "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:"

I felt that they introduced more people into the book but left them and there situation hanging. (BO, Vicki)
I guess we will find out what happens to them in the next book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Waiting to read more!, January 19, 2002

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Phyllis Pina (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Abiding Hope (Genesis House) (Paperback)

I first fell in love with Angela Benson's Awakening Mercy. Excited that Abiding Hope was a continuation story I could not wait to find out what happened to Shay and Marvin. I finished reading the book in 3 days and thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait for the next one that continues CeCe and Nate's story. I enjoy these books because they deal with real-life issues that Christians do go through and love reading how the Lord is magnified throughout the book. We do go through and the stories address situations that I can identify with and they acknowledge God as the solution. I did not get bored or skip through the book at all. I have a great love for reading and have been truly blessed by finding the HeartQuest Books and knowing that Amazon.Com has many other African-Americn authors that I am looking forward to reading and purchasing their books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Alana's review, May 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Abiding Hope (Genesis House) (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book. I found both positive and negative thngs about it, but would overall recommend it, because of the message that is sent about God.

Initially, I found it to be somewhat dull at times. I didn't like the way it began because it didn't go into what happened to their son. Also, I felt more details were needed regarding Marvin's walking out on Shay. I wasn't completely convinced that Daniel was satisfied in his singleness and thought they left Vickie's issue of being single was left open. What did she do about being in love with Daniel?

The positive side was that it reflected a good sense of a relationship and how hard communication can be at times. I liked the struggles that each character faced. Especially the dialog that took place between Shay and Vickie (when Vickie confronted Shay about her actions toward Martin)

I thouroughly enjoyed the exhaltation to seek God, no matter what we feel or think of ourselves.