Ain't No Mountain [Paperback]

Sharon Ewell Foster (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2004

Loneliness is a dark cloud over Baltimore for neighbors Mary, Puddin, and Moor. Unlucky in love and unhappy without it, they are each about to take a drastic step on the bumpy road of romance. Guided by advice from well-meaning friends, all three enter the dating scene in a different way and with often wildly amusing results. Humorous and heartwarming, their stumblings and successes ultimately bring valuable and unexpected lessons on life, love, and telling the truth.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Every bit as entertaining and insightful as its predecessor…Foster's humor sneaks up on you and catches you off guard." -- Faithfulreader.com

"Rare literary work that delicately balances sound biblical principles with good writing and captivating plot twists. You won't be disappointed." -- Gospel City

"Same category as Soul Food and How To Make An American Quilt. I will keep this book among my rereads." -- Women Writers.net, Winter '05

About the Author

Sharon Ewell Foster writes with the hope that her words will entertain, uplift, bless, heal, and serve. A former U.S. Defense Department instructor/writer, Foster is the author of the bestselling, Christy Award-winning Passing by Samaria, one of Library Journal's top ten Christian fiction works of 2000. Born in Texas and raised in Illinois, Sharon has two grown children and plans to move to Chicago in the spring.

Product Details

• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764228854
• ISBN-13: 978-0764228858
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,341,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars goodgirlbookclubonline.com loved Ain't No Mountain!, October 12, 2004

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The Good Girl Reviewers "goodgirlbookclubonline" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ain't No Mountain (Paperback)

Oh my! What a delightful novel Ain't No Mountain is. Sharon Ewel Foster is a gifted wordsmith-not only is every novel [Passing by Samaria and Ain't No River] that Foster has penned, engaging, entertaining and life-changing-Foster has an amazing way of weaving plots, Biblical stories, scenes, settings and characters that are so indescribably believable, that you will actually feel like you are walking through the story, too. One of the greatest qualities that she has as a writer (apart from the above) is the distinct way she conveys the truth about God (and striving for holiness and finding hope in and through Him) without sounding as if she is pointing her finger at you. No fire and brimstone here-but the love of God is not to be missed. I won't give the storyline away---Come on in and meet Mary, Puddin' and Moor-you'll cry, you'll laugh and you'll want to read this novel twice!

Reviewed by Sherna for The GOOD GIRL Book Club www.goodgirlbookclubonline.com

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Come hungry..., May 4, 2004

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Marilynn Griffith (Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ain't No Mountain (Paperback)

both literally and spiritually. This soul-stirring page turner of people trying to keep it real and keep it holy at the same time. From single Mary whose friends want to turn her hair don't into a hair-do so she'll be datable, to Moor, the African prince whose head says he has no time for love, but his heart sings a different tune to Puddin' and Joe a married couple of thirty years who have a pot full of secrets between them (all dipped in flour, dropped in a sizzling skillet and fried hard).

There were times in this book when I laughed loud enough to wake my sleeping house (usually there a piece of chicken was flying somewhere). At other moments, I put the book down and smiled, nodding to myself. "Yeah." "Uh huh." "I know that's right." Before the book was done I'd said all that and more out loud. For anyone who has good friends, nosy cousins and church members or just likes a good piece of chicken with tea and lemonade (mixed together of course), AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN is a trip up the rocky terrain of seeing ourselves as we really are, fragile humans in need of grace. Pick this up and enjoy the view at the top . . . and the truth it resonates at the bottom of your heart.

It was great to see a few flashes of Garvin and Meemaw from AIN'T NO RIVER as well. Much wisdom to be had here and more than a few laughs! Just have some chicken or ribs on hand! You'll want it before it's over.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Warm, Cozy Tale Mixed with Humor and Faith, September 6, 2004

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Tyora Moody "cookieaisle" (Columbia, SC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ain't No Mountain (Paperback)

Sharon Ewell Foster has woven a warm, humourous tale around the lives of two single people and one quirky older couple. Mary is sick and tired of the single life. With the best intentions, her close friends try to help her attract a man, unfortunately the results are hilarious and disastrous. Moor is an African immigrant who also has a set of friends whose intentions are "good" but not in his best interest as they seek a mate for him.

Puddin has been married over 30 years to her husband Joe. Now a sense of insecurity and feelings of betrayal have entered Puddin's marriage. Sadly Puddin' (like Mary and Moor) have friends that seem to guide her in a direction that is more destructive versus being supportive. With a desire to become independent, Puddin sets off on a new career that allows her to be the "Hip Hop God Mama" of an online dating service. Interestingly, unknown to Mary and Moor, Puddin takes great interest in making sure these two are matched with the perfect mate. Fans of Foster's novel, "Ain't No River" will recognize the characters Mee Maw and Garvin.

Throughout the novel, Foster's prose leaves you teary-eyed or either laughing out loud. Always brilliant in her delivery, Foster weaves biblical truths in the story without being preachy. While this book is a work of fiction, it will give the readers something to ponder about long after the reading ride is over!