Heavenly Places [Paperback]

Kimberly Cash Tate (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 2008

Treva Langston's life has suddenly been turned upside down. She lost her high-powered job, her family has returned to a town that brings only memories of heartache, and she's beset with uncertainty about what makes her worthy. To her husband, she's blind to the blessings of their young family; to her mother, her awkward homecoming is just another reason why she'll never be a success. Unable to shake her fears, Treva feels nothing can save her... Treva's sister understands that trials that come with self-doubt. So with the help of her women's prayer group, she invites Treva to ask God for what she can't do alone. Despite herself, Treva rediscovers the gifts and the people she never took time to value. She finds that the promised Heavenly Places she has always looked for have been in front of her all along.

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About the Author

Kimberly Cash Tate, author of More Christian Than African American, is an enthusiastic writer who finds time to home-school her children and study Latin and Ancient Greek. She is a graduate of the George Washington University School of Law.

Product Details

• Paperback: 356 pages
• Publisher: Walk Worthy Press (March 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577948572
• ISBN-13: 978-1577948575
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #927,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That Special Place, August 7, 2008

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Donnica Carter "AKA DCSquared" (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heavenly Places (Paperback)

Heavenly Places by Kimberly Cash Tate introduces an outwardly strong and confident African American woman, Treva Langston. We soon see that on the inside Treva is broken. That inside soon emerges when her family moves back to her hometown. Her hometown brings about memories of her childhood. Growing up she never felt like her mother loved her. Her husband assures her this is the best move but she has a hard time finding a job. Now she does not know what to do with her time and spending time with their three young daughters does not even cross her mind.

Treva's sister, Jillian, invites her to join in a bible study with a group of stay-at-home mothers. Treva at first refuses because she finds it hard to believe she no long has her high-powered job. Despite her hesitation, she joins in on the group and finds that this is exactly what she needs. The group helps her deal with being a better mother, wife, sister, and daughter.

Tate creates a great combination of a wonderful story and bible study. The main character seemed as if she would never come around. I found myself not liking her much. But as the story went on, Tate made sure that you understood Treva's point of view. You slowly began to love her and root for her to find that heavenly place. Entertaining, inspirational and abundantly filled with the truth of the Word, I definitely recommend this book for a pleasure read or even to read with your own bible study group.

Donnica Copeland
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a gem!, December 27, 2008

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Janna R. Ryan (Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heavenly Places (Paperback)

I heard good things about this book and knew I needed to check it out for myself - what I found blew me away. Here we have a cast of characters that focuses on Treva, a wife and mother but mainly a career lawyer, who has her world pulled out from underneath her when they make a move for her husband's sake and she can't get her career going again. She is "forced" into a Bible study by her sister with 4 other women who she can't stand, barely tolerates being a mom and resents (and rightfully so) her own mother. Throughout the course of the book we get to sit in on the Bible study of Ephesians (very insightful), deal with many cultural issues (abortion, incest, modesty, career vs. family, etc...) as well as many spiritual issues (forgiveness, our Father's love for us, forgiveness, power of prayer, forgiveness, importance of the Word of God, forgiveness, etc...) and oh, did I mention forgiveness? There are too many things to even point out in a little 'ol review, but I was blessed by reading this book. I highly suggest finding a copy of this for yourself as I will be re-reading this one over and over. It is labeled as "African American Fiction", but I fail to see how the themes of forgiveness and God's love don't speak to everyone. Excellent book!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With God All Things Are Possible, August 31, 2008

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M. Bruner ""Deltareviewer" Real Page ... (Oklahoma!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heavenly Places (Paperback)

God's power is utterly amazing, when we allow Him to direct our lives, all things are possible. Treva Langston was living her life to prove a point - that she was worthy. She was a high powered attorney with a prestigious law firm in Chicago. Treva is married to a God fearing professor at the university and mother of two beautiful girls. Against her better judgment, she follows her husband back to where she grew up so he could accept a new position. Moving back home unleashes a string of emotions, reveals self-doubt and forces her to connect with the one person that can turn her heart around - God.

After getting the home unpacked and ready for company, Treva continues her search for a new law firm. She also attempts to reconnect with her family, her mother Patsy who she despises, and her sister Jillian who wants to save her soul. The upheaval in her new world continues to spiral out of control while Hezekiah (her husband) and Darlene (her mother-in-law) remind her that a relationship with God and genuine interest in her family should be the center of her life.

Tate has mastered the craft of storytelling. She painstakingly develops characters, carefully describes settings and emotions while delicately connecting scriptures that will soften any heart. The storyline is engaging, poignant and filled with God's Holy Word. This is a must read for anyone looking for direction, inspiration and loves the Lord. Select this book for your book club, women's group or yourself - we all need God's divine intervention and you may find what you need between the covers of this book.

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