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Faith Under Fire: Betrayed By A Thing Called Love

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The romance between Steven and LaJoyce is the stuff of fairy tales. A handsome, alluring man captures the attention of a very attractive female. They are feeling each other and a whirlwind courtship leads to a beautiful, albeit hasty marriage. After the lavish honeymoon, the nightmare begins and does not end until Steven is dead. What Steven failed to share with LaJoyce is that he had AIDS. She finds out only after he enters the hospital with an unknown ailment - unknown to LaJoyce, that is. She holds on to her faith in God as she grapples with the reality of being deceived and despised by the man she loves as she unselfishly cares for him to the end.

Oftentimes God puts us through a test of faith just as He did Job. This is LaJoyce's test and she is truly tried in the fire. She remains true to God and stands firm on her faith in situations that would make a weaker person give up and walk away. I empathized with all she had to endure and admired her resolve. FAITH UNDER FIRE reads like a dramatic novel instead of the true memoir of a real person. Although LaJoyce is tried in the fire, she comes forth as pure gold.

Reviewed by Paula Henderson
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

She did exactly what Jesus would have done. She stood by her lying, sick, selfish, dying, husband's side until death came and took him. In spite of everything she knew about him and his family. What a woman! What a strong WOMAN OF GOD! She is one of my Heroes. She has the faith of Job in the bible. She knew and she believed God was going to bring her through strong and better than ever. What a blessing in the end!

This book really touched me and had me evaulating where I am at in regards to my level of faith. It really exemplified a womans Love and commitment to her husband even after all that he put her through. She is truly an anointed woman of GOD. It was well written and I couldnt put it down I read it all in one sitting. I highly recommend this book to anyone who thinks they had it hard in there marriage and wants to see the true power of GOD work..............if you let him!!

GOD BLESS

This book is something that I read in two days, and that was only because I didn't have enough time in the first night to finish it. The story is truly amazing and something that everybody should read for it tells many lessons about life and faith. It tells of how one woman led her very public life as a public relations director and her private torment as a devoted (though misled) wife! And through it all many of even her close friends didn't know! When she took her vow of "for better or worse" she meant it!! Simply written so that it accessible to all, it points out how she was so in love that she didn't see the signals that might have prevented her from getting into the situation. But her love pushed her forward and she stuck with a man who deceived her and mistreated her throughout, all because she had FAITH!!

I completed reading Faith Under Fire in two days. I started reading the book and did not want to put it down. I loved Mrs. Brookshire's writing style and the way the words floated off the page as if she was in the same room with me. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all the married women and especially to the single sisters out there searching for a mate. I commend LaJoyce for writing and sharing her story of betrayal with so many readers. She has a refreshing voice that makes you want to keep reading even after the story has ended. She has a strong testiment of faith, and if you haven't read this book already, you're really missing out on a powerful testimony. At times the book made me laugh and at times it left me burning with anger at how she allowed herself to be treated...

Barbara Joe-Williams

Wow! I am blessed to have read Ms. Brookshire's memoir. There but for the grace of God, go I. It's only because I'm covered by the blood of Jesus that I didn't find myself in a similar situation. He protected me even when I didn't know I needed His protection. Thank you, Ms. B., for sharing your story. You are truly an inspiration and proof that all things work together for the good of them who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.

I ordered this books and once I started reading I really could not put it down. I have called all my girlfriends to tell them this is a must have. After reading this book your faith will never be the same. It also has many great health ideas. This was a great book. I also recommend it for teenage girls before they decide to start having sex.

This book shows the fire of real faith always burns and points the way to Jesus. The author is clear that "for better, for worse; in sickness and in health" was real for her. I read this book in 2 days: if our power had not gone out for 14 hours, I would have finished it sooner.

I don't know if I could have done what the author did. However, I believe that she is going to Heaven and she is going to STAY!

I bought this book based on the reviews that I read, and I have to say it definitely was a good buy. I read the entire book within a few hours. I just couldn't put it down until I read it from start to finish. Great book!

Once you pick up this book you won't be able to put it down. LaJoyce shares intimate details of her love life to help save lives. If you are a single woman looking for love, this book will give you valuable tips that can prevent you from being betrayed by a thing called love. Although LaJoyce's faith was tried and tested, it was that same faith that brought her through unbelievable struggles. If you have a desire to know how faith really works, pick up this book today!