God Loves You. - Chester Blue [Paperback]

Suzanne Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 2012

***BONUS MATERIAL! SAMPLE CHAPTERS FROM MRS. TUESDAY'S DEPARTURE AND WAITING WITH GOD****

A charming book about a mysterious bear that shows up in the right place at just the right time. His comforting message and his cache of supplies always solve the problem at hand. The story is very reassuring on many levels, reiterating the old adage that all's well that ends well." - reader review

God Loves You. ~Chester Blue was originally written as a children's chapter book. However, since its launch it has found its widest readership as an inspirational story for adults. This is because, although each short chapter features a different person encountering God through this blue bear...half of the encounters involve adults dealing with real-life events such as job-loss and growing old.

AN INSPIRATIONAL BOOK OF HOPE FOR ALL AGES.

God's love always finds us just in time. No matter where we are, or who we are, God has a special message of Love for each of us.

What if when you most needed help, a blue bear appeared with a note from God??  One night, Miss Millie of Blossom, Ohio turns her face to the stars and asks God for help. The next day, a package arrives on her doorstep containing a blue teddy bear and a very special note.

God will meet us where we are...

Over the course of a year, this remarkable blue bear travels across the country, showing up just when he's needed most.

During his journey, Chester Blue helps a young girl trying to impress her big sisters; helps a man who has lost his job; saves a sailor caught in a terrible storm; reunites two constantly fighting brothers suffering from a terrible case of sibling rivalry; watches a cowboy become a rodeo clown; and helps a father and daughter after divorce. Each chapter is short story demonstrating God's love for us in every situation.

God is everywhere. His love can find us anywhere.

Whether you are a child or an adult, God has a very important message for you, too...
God Loves You. Chester Blue is an inspirational book for kids, adults, parents, families, in other words, everybody.

Editorial Reviews

Review

• I read it all in one sitting because I could not put it down. If you need a little hope in your life, then this is the book for you. - Allie

• ..one of the most up lifting and inspiring books that I have read in a long time...no matter what our circumstances are we are loved. She does this with a wonderfully told story. - Sandra Elise

• I don't know how anyone can read this book without feeling blessed. Chester Blue shows up where he is needed most. It is a message of God's love. It is a message of God's promises; he will never leave nor forsake us. It is a message of God's Hope. -Judy

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Henry and George Press (June 24, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615654835
• ISBN-13: 978-0615654836
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,642,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson was born in Fort Lauderdale, attended the University of Michigan on an athletic scholarship for swimming, and then worked on Wall Street. She left the bright lights of the big city fifteen years ago and traveled the world. Suzanne now lives in the mountains of Colorado, with three very large Newfoundland dogs, and pursues her dream of writing books.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and Comforting July 16, 2012

By ShoeFan

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a charming book about a mysterious bear that seems to show up in the right place at just the right time. His comforting message and his cache of supplies always solve the problem at hand. The story is very reassuring on many levels, reiterating the old adage that all's well that ends well.

Reading this book to a youngster would be a great springboard for discussing the fact that not all our prayers and wishes are granted in the exact form we would like. It points out that the end result can often be much better when things take an unexpected turn.

The delightful prose will hold the reader and listeners' attention, and I don't feel that any of the scenes are too mature for 21st century youngsters. This book would be an excellent gift for nieces and nephews or grandchildren--expecially if you can read it together. However, it could also be a wonderful way to provide some long distance TLC when you can't be with them.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle & Soothing July 14, 2012

By Andrea Kurian

Format:Kindle Edition

This is one of those books that offers you escape from the noise around you. The story telling is smooth and just as Chester travels from one place to another making things better, he would have done the same for you. You may or you may not have an 'aha' moment but you will finish the book, enchanted by this blue cuddly miracle.

In a gentle tone, Suzanne relates the story of this travelling blue bear. Of course, some cynics will point out the unrealistic concept of such a thing but again, escape is why most of us read. We want to escape from the drudge of our daily lives into a world where things are better and we are certain of what is going to happen. We want to step away from fiction knowing that it has made us feel better, one way or another. This book does just that.

I give it a PG rating, not because of language or any sex scenes, there are just some scenes I would not recommend for 6 year old or any child under 10.

Overall assessment:
Content: 4.5/5
Editing: 4.5/5
Formatting: 4.5/5
Pacing: 4.5/5
Offensive content?: I would rate it PG.

Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author through Orangeberry Book Tours. I did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was I obligated to write a positive one.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars I wish I loved it as much as other reviewers October 2, 2012

By L. Keech

Format:Paperback

First, the book is very well written and is appropriate for any age group.
I enjoyed reading it and appreciate the imagination and depth of feeling the
author shows.
So why only three stars? (I would have given the book 3.5 if available)
The premise is that the little blue bear shows up just when needed and
helps the receiver solve a dilemma. But it seemed to me that the bear was
often secondary to the solution. Without divulging any plot points, it
is often something other than the little blue bear that comes to the
rescue...I just felt the author lost her way from time to time and
could have tightened up the narrative.
I did receive a copy of the book from the author for review.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly inspired tale July 20, 2012

By Sandra Elise

Format:Paperback

I was fortunate enough to win this as a first-reads giveaway, but I would have gladly bought this book. It was one of the most up lifting and inspiring books that I have read in a long time. Suzanne Anderson is able to remind the readers that no matter what our circumstances are we are loved. She does this with a wonderfully told story.

Chester Blue is a very special stuffed bear. He is a source of understanding, courage, and a family bonding agent. But most importantly a messenger from God. Although he lives with one family, Chester Blue travels cross country touching and changing the lives of those he comes in contact with.

God Loves YOU. - Chester Blue is not only a wonderful book to read for yourself, but to read with the children in your life. I told my girls about it as I read it and now we are starting to read it as a family before bed. I know that the story will touch and inspire them also.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't finish it January 18, 2013

By A. Schmucker

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Just didn't hold my interest. I can see how others might love it, it just wan't the book for me.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved December 31, 2012

By aa

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Loved it shows how a few words can make a difference. Hope it teaches some to choose their own correctly

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars loved the book March 29, 2013

By Kathy Elliott

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This was a very heartwarming book. Good book to read a chapter to your children or grandchildren. Love love loved it

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars God loves you Chester blue March 29, 2013

By H. Marshall

Format:Kindle Edition

A great book that really inspired me and reminded me that all things are,possible with god I loved it a lot