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Rejoice (Redemption Series-Baxter 1, Book 4)

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Rejoice is the 4th in the Redemption Series. It focuses on another of the Baxters' daughters, Brooke. Brooke and her husband are physicians with a strong marriage and deep faith. A tragic accident involving their toddler daughter shakes the entire family. I try not to go too much into the plot when reviewing a book, so as not to ruin the story for someone who has yet to read it. I will say though that the struggle between Brooke and her husband (because she blames him) is so realistic when something happens to a child. The Baxter family shows support, love, and hope, as they try to hold together as a unit. To me the main theme in this book--or call it a lesson to be learned--is that there is no greater act of worship than to trust God in all circumstances. If you've read the 3 books before this one, you already feel like you know the Baxter family. This is a thought provoking, inspiring book that you will not put down...get ready for some late night reading! I do recommed that you buy all 5 of the Redemption Series books so you will not miss a beat. In order they are: Redemption, Remember, Return, Rejoice, and Reunion. Even after that, there is a spinoff called the "Firstborn Series" starting with Fame and then Forgiven, that you'll want to pursue. Happy reading--these books are an experience, not just a diversion.

In this book, the characters go through a lot of trials, but finds reasons to rejoice, as the title of the book suggests. Hayley falls nearly drowns, but Brooke, her mother rejoices in Hayley's little accomplishment. Then there is Luke and Reagan's wedding, which gives the family many reasons to rejoice. And then there is Irvel, the nursing home patient, who teaches Ashley so much about love.

As usual, Karen Kingsbury is such a great storyteller, writing such great life changing stories from a Christian perspective. I loved the poem that Elizabeth wrote to Luke on his wedding day about "lasts". I cried when I read about Ashley's and Landon's good-bye on New Year's Eve. It's obvious, through Karen's writing, how much these two really love each other. And I loved how Irvel remembered her love to Hank when she has forgotten everything else. Then there was Peter, and how real his struggles were, as far as the guilt over Hayley's accident and his drug addiction.

Karen has written another 5-star book. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.

You won't want to put this book down! This book continues the excellent series and is amazing! So many relationships are explored, and it's awesome to see what God can do. Make sure you have a comfortable chair, a box of tissues and no distractions as you take in this wonderful read.

I liked the book, but it was too predictable. I also found myself skipping through many of the paragraphs to get to the part where we find out what happens next. I was so frustrated with Ashley because anyone can become ill. Someone can get married and find out a week later that they are dying. Nothing in life is guaranteed for anyone, so why was she so reluctant to marry Landon? That guy has some patience. And I was very happy that he left the fire department and went back home. I wonder what the next book will hold for them all? I think something is going to happen to Elizabeth because the author kept eluding to her health and that she was not feeling well.
The male characters in this series really take a beating, except the Dad - he seems to be okay. Ryan broke his neck or back playing football, Landon got burned in a fire and almost died fighting the warehouse fire. Tim got addicted to alcohol and then shot. Peter got addicted to pills and almost died. Whose left - Erin's husband right? Nothing has happened to him yet, although they do not seem to be main characters in this series - probably why they were allowed to move away from home.
Is there another series after this one with the same characters?

such a wonderful series and now im on to the last one i really couldnt put these down!!! must read!!!

Love all of the Baxter Family books. I have just finished the 14th book (Sunset) and am already missing the family!

The Redemption, Firstborn & Sunrise Series books are the best series of books I have ever read!!! They have blessed & inspired me immensely. Thanks for the opportunity to say so. :-)

You will fall in love with the Baxter family and feel like you're one of them when you read this series.

Book 4 of the Redemption series begins with a horrific accident in which the daughter Brooke Baxter and her husband Peter, nearly drowns. Both Brooke and her husband Peter blame not only themselves, but also each other. Peter feels most to blame because he was the one that was supposed to be watching to 2 year old Haley, and spirals into depression and drugs. I think Ms. Kingsbury does just an incredible job of conveying the emotions and the agony that this family goes through following this tragedy. Both Brooke and Peter eventually discover that God is there for them even in the most trying of times. I was so touched by it and wanted to keep reading to see the journey they went through in not only Haley's recovery,(not a full recovery, but one of baby steps), but that of the entire family.

Luke and Reagan are married in New York. Landon has the opportunity to become a fire captain at FDNY, but this would mean that he and Ashley would not get together, if he remains in NY. As long as Ashley keeps pushing him away, he decides NY is where he will be. Then a miraculous turn of events regarding Ashley's health changes everything.

The Baxter family continue to be there for one another through trials and triumphs. Prayer, faith and listening to God's voice remain a constant thread throughout the series.

Peter and Brooke West are both successful doctors with two lively, beautiful daughters. Out the outside, things seem fine. But behind the doors of their home, their marriage is struggling.When Hayley,their youngest daughter, is the victim of a drowning accident, everything seems to be falling apart. As Hayley struggles for her life, their marriage disintegrates. Both Peter and Brooke struggle with feelings of guilt towards themselves and each other. Peter relieves his pain in illegal ways and Brooke finds that she must surrender all to her God - her daughter, her marriage, even her life - if there is to be any hope of a future for their family and any reason to rejoice.

Rejoice is the fourth book in the Redemption Series by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley. I didn't like this book in the beginning, but once I got about a fourth of the way through it, I started loving it. It's not a book to read if you are depressed, but as with all the books in this series, I admire the authenticity that the authors used when creating the characters and the plot.