Seasons [Hardcover]

Bonnie Hopkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 2005

This wonderfully well-written and compelling book looks at the life of a single woman's "seasons," from the raging storms of her life's winter to the sun-drenched days of her summers--and how she endures it all with God's love.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Walk Worthy Press (October 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446578460
• ISBN-13: 978-0446578462
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.4 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,445,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bonnie Hopkins is a retired Community Relations Consultant who resides in the Houston, Texas area.
She is a graduate of Arkansas A.M. & N. College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas (which has since become the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff).

She is mother, grandmother, godmother, prayer intercessor, encourager, teacher, mentor, helper, friend and writer.

Writing is Bonnie's second career, and no one is more surprised than she, that God has called her into a writing ministry. But she does know why, and her writing poignantly reflects that. She writes from a foundation of Christian principles from the Word of God, life experiences and observations. Her stories are about real, relative life issues that readers easily identify with. She is driven by a heartfelt desire to encourage, inspire and motivate others to keep looking to Jesus, who is the Author and Finisher of their faith. Her stories ring with the message and the assurance that when God closes a chapter in our lives, we can trust Him for a new beginning because in Him there is a future and a hope.

In addition to writing, and the numerous tasks associated with a writing career, Bonnie serves in her church, volunteers, and reads. One of her most fulfilling endeavors is as mentor and coach to a group of aspiring writers and others who just want to be inspired to pursue their God-given gifts.

Bonnie's debut novel, "Seasons" was released October, 2005, and has been a blessing to countless readers - many of whom admit to reading the book over and over.

She expects no less from her recently released novel, "Now and Then, Again".

Contact Information:

www.bonniehopkins.com
[e-mail]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seasons is a wonderful, heartwarming book that reminds us all that God is always present no matter what season we are in!, December 9, 2005

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The Good Girl Reviewers "goodgirlbookclubonline" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seasons (Hardcover)

New Christian fiction writer Bonnie Hopkins brings us a protagonist we can all relate to. Jacetta "Jaci" Winters has had more than her share of heartache and pain. After years of suffering the pain of abandonment by her family, church and boyfriend, struggling as a single parent and constantly trying to make a descent life for herself and her daughter, Jacetta finally feels that things are going in the right direction. With a fulfilling career, good friends and family and a strong relationship with God, Jaci truly believes that her life is as good as it gets.

After a few unsuccessful attempts at love, Jaci has been somewhat content with her single status until she meets J.P. Gilmore, a man more than capable of making any woman forget about past heartbreaks. In J.P. Gilmore, Jaci finds a man she respects, loves and more importantly trusts. And while their love story seems destined for happily ever after, there are more than a few road blocks these two will have to overcome. Roadblocks such as Maxi, the one man who broke Jaci's heart as well as a few unexpected enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy Jaci's career and reputation. Although these enemies put up a good fight, in the end Jaci's the strength that Jaci receives from her family and friends and more importantly from God will make this season of her life her best season ever. And remind her that that the best is yet to come.

Seasons is a wonderful, heartwarming book that reminds us all that God is always present no matter what season we may be experiencing. The characters and the situations they endure will stay with you long after the book has ended!

Reviewed by Tonya S. Hall for the GoodGirlBookClubOnline

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bonnie Hopkins displays great, mature storytelling in her debut novel, December 11, 2005

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This review is from: Seasons (Hardcover)

Central character Jacetta Winters (aka Jaci) is a woman who has been through a lot in her life, starting primarily with becoming a young, single mother shortly after graduating from college. Jaci is left to raise the baby by herself after the older man Maxie she was seeing makes it clear that he has no interest in leaving the wife Jaci didn't know about to raise a child with her.

Jaci uses the brutal rejection to drive her into establishing a good life for her and her child, a thriving Christianity and a fiercely independent spirit that has kept her from falling for another man's charms for more than 20 years since the disaster with Maxie. Having survived raising her child alone and now the mother of a responsible young woman who has a family of her own, Jacie is set to live out the rest of her life contentedly single.

Once J.P. Gilmore sets his eyes and determination on her however, Jaci's plans slowly begin to fall apart. J.P. is determine to get over the emotional barriers Jaci has erected despite her reluctance to open her heart and life to him. Just as he seems to be making some headway, Jaci old boyfriend Maxie resurfaces and another woman whose had her heart set on getting to J.P. refuses to take no for an answer.

Throughout all of the drama and trials, Jaci and J.P. are surrounded by loving and committed family and friends who add to the depth and interesting nature of this story.

I think that Ms. Hopkins has a thriving writing career ahead and I'll be waiting for her next novel. Another winner from the Walk Worthy Press family.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut!, February 24, 2006

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Rhondajac (Monroe, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seasons (Hardcover)

I loved how the author dealt with the real life issues of recognizing the seasons of life and how God equips us with the necessary things to help us to get through those rough seasons and to shine in the abundant seasons. I was not dissappointed. I espically loved how the author showcased a strong male, positive, spiritual warrior in J.P., a willing and able vessel to be used by God. If you are looking for a good story, this is a great book to pick up. I look forward to reading more by the author in the near future!