First Sunday in October [Paperback]

Wanda B. Campbell (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: W.B. Campbell Publications (December 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979045800
• ISBN-13: 978-0979045806
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,895,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wanda B. Campbell is an extraordinary and talented writer who brings creativity, a new sense of hope, and restoration through the healing power of God to the Kingdom, by way of Christian fiction. Wanda uses real life everyday issues to exhort, motivate, and give comfort to all.

A romantic at heart, Wanda uses relationships to demonstrate how the power of forgiveness and reconciliation can restore us back to God and one another.

Wanda currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband of twenty-two years, and two sons. She holds the unique position of being the oldest of five siblings and the youngest of twelve. Her hobbies include writing and reading of course, traveling, and collecting magnets from around the world. Her favorite hobby is spoiling her grandson.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Third Time's the Charm, April 3, 2008

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Tavares S. Carney "Inspire, Motivate & Encourage" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Sunday in October (Paperback)

In First Sunday in October, debut novel from Wanda B. Campbell, the author delights readers with a story of forgiveness, family, conquering fears and true love. Successful real estate developer, Julia Simone, and devoted minister, Reverend Reginald Pennington are both single and extremely focused on their respective businesses. Both have experienced hurt from relationships past, and are apprehensive of their burgeoning romance. An almost 40-year old Julia has been married twice, and has practically given up on finding true love. Rev. Pennington is a handsome man on a mission for God, and his only focus is True Worship Ministries Church. As the story unfolds, author, Wanda Campbell, allows readers to share in the lives of characters and events that will have them experiencing a myriad of emotions.

Julia is a self-made millionaire that wants for nothing and Rev. Pennington is not sure he will feel needed in the relationship. Because of their past hurts, Julia and Rev. Pennington are confused and in love. They struggle to let their guards down and totally open their hearts to one another. In the end, they discover through trust, forgiveness, honesty and a good support system, true love can be found.

I really enjoyed that I was able to see growth in Ms. Campbell's characters as the storyline developed. I look forward to more from this author.

Reviewed by Tavares Carney
for The Culture Clique Book Club

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love is Always Love, December 14, 2007

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Angelia Menchan "acvermen.blogspot.com" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Sunday in October (Paperback)

First Sunday in October is a realistic portrayal of Christians in love. Reverend Reginald Pennington is a young preacher who for the past five years has led a growing, spirit-filled congregation. Reggie is also very physically appealing and most of the young women in his congregation have dreams of marrying him. However, Reggie is single-mindedly focused on his church. He also has a secret he has not forgiven himself for that stops him from truly living.

Julia Simone is an extremely wealthy business-owner. She was married and widowed at a very young age. She has one daughter, Shay, who is now in college. She also had a second, abusive marriage and has kept herself away from relationships for years. Now at forty, she is ready for love but does not know if she can trust.

A series of circumstances bring Reggie and Julia together and though they are taken in by the other's spirituality and attractiveness, they both decide they can not have a relationship with the other. However, they are unable to stay apart, so they decide to be, `Just Friends.' Of course, their feelings grow but they are plagued by misunderstanding and miscommunications. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this realistically, portrayed book of how Christians date, while also seeing portrayals of real people and their struggles. Ms. Campbell penned a wonderfully, romantic, spirit-filled first novel.

I recommend First Sunday in October to those who enjoy Christian Fiction and to anyone who enjoys a well-told romantic story.

Angelia Menchan
APOOO BookClub

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MORE, MORE, Please!!!!!!!!, February 23, 2009

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nursenyla1 "Nyla" (Hayward, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Sunday in October (Paperback)

This book is awesome!! I was crying countless times. This is a true page turner. I hated to put it down. More Campbell, More!!!!! Bravo!!!! Can't wait to read Illusions!!! Great Job. And this comes from a true critic.

Nyla