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April Shores Murphy brings this touching book to life as you turn page
by page to witness how this one young girl and her family touched the
lives of so many around them even with their own loss so new. "Grace" is
a book that needs to be read by all. As you start to read you will find
that you can't put it down, you will feel all the emotions that Grace is
feeling, the tears, laughter, and most of all the love. The character's
come alive as you go through the journey of this fourteen year old
girl's life. Her faith will follow you. The loss of a loved one is hard
to handle at any age, but with faith and prayer Author April Shores
Murphy shows us the true meaning of God's love.

Grace Hollingsworth is a fourteen year old girl, with a big heart. She is torn by the sudden loss of her beloved father in a car accident. Only faith and the love of her family and friends can bring her through the terrible loss.

When Grace meets the new girl across the street, they fast become friends, Grace would do anything for her family and friends. She soon realizes Brandy has problem, but she won't talk to Grace about it. The only thing Grace can do is pray for her friend that she will find peace in her life.

Grace finds out the power of prayer is often the most important thing in life, you can overcome any obstacles with God by your side.

April Shores Murphy brings this touching book to life as you turn page by page to withness how this one young girl and her family touched the lives of so many around them even with their own loss so new. 'Grace' is a book that needs to be read by all. As you start to read you will find that you can't put the it down, you will feel all the emotions that Grace is feeling, the tears, laughter, and most of all the love. The character's come alive as you go through the journey of this fourteen year old girl's life. Her faith will follow you. The loss of a loved one is hard to handle at any age, but with faith and prayer April Shores Murphy shows us the true meaning of God's love.



Donna Laird
Author of Romance 'Forever Yours'...

April Shores Murphy brings this touching book to life as you turn page by page to withness how this one young girl and her family touched the lives of so many around them even with their own loss so new. 'Grace' is a book that needs to be read by all. As you start to read you will find that you can't put the it down, you will feel all the emotions that Grace is feeling, the tears, laughter, and most of all the love. The character's come alive as you go through the journey of this fourteen year old girl's life. Her faith will follow you. The loss of a loved one is hard to handle at any age, but with faith and prayer April Shores Murphy shows us the true meaning of God's love...

A true friend is someone who knows our strengths and weaknesses, and loves us anyway.

The heroine in Grace, whose name happens to be Grace, discovers the value of friendships as she struggles with the devastation of her father's untimely death in an automobile accident caused by a drunk driver.

Grace's mother, although still mourning the loss of her husband, finds the strength to reach out and share God's love with others.

The characters are down-to-earth, caring, and sensitive. I found myself becoming attached to them as if they were part of my own circle of friends.

Ms. Murphy creates a remarkable story which shows the importance of not only having friends, but being a friend.

Grace is a story of healing and one of intercessary prayer. Praying for others in the midst of your own pain and suffering; something that only comes from a close relationship with God.

Grace is a story to share with love ones. It makes a great gift; share it with someone you love!

As I read this heart-warming story, thoughts of grieving families in my own community surfaced repeatedly in my mind. The story centers on fourteen-year-old Grace Hollingsworth and portrays complex emotions that arise from the sudden, tragic death of her beloved father. Other issues common to her age as well as struggles and strengths of her family, friends, and neighbors are important components of the story, as is the victory that comes with faith in Jesus Christ.

Tom Hollingsworth's untimely death overwhelms this Christ-centered family, bringing not only deep sadness but also conflicting emotions toward the drunk driver responsible for their loss. Feelings of anger and resentment for this man compete with compassion and Christian love until a surprising twist near the end of the story forces them to a place of decision.

Grace is a story I can highly recommend as engaging entertainment to teens and adults, but more importantly, to anyone who is struggling with grief, loneliness, confusion, self-esteem, or wavering faith.

This was a wonderful book. I could not put it down after I began reading it. I am looking forward to the next book. The author's writing style made you look at yourself and your everyday actions toward all the people that you come in contact with each day.

I have just finished reading Grace. I laughed, I cried, I just out and out loved the whole book. I never wanted to put it down. I can't wait until the author puts out another great book. She is truly a very gifted writer.

Reading "Grace" was like a breath of fresh air. I found it such a joy to read, I could feel the faith and love this family had for each other and for God. I am looking forward to more from this author. Hopefully very soon.