Soul Matters [Paperback]

Yolonda Tonette Sanders (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 20, 2005

Infidelity and deceit threaten a Christian family when they are forced to face the lies that are creating mistrust, disorder, and tension in their lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Walk Worthy Press (September 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044669441X
• ISBN-13: 978-0446694414
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,349,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Troubles Don't Last Forever, September 8, 2005

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Yasmin Coleman (PENNSYLVANIA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soul Matters (Paperback)

Soul Matters by Yolanda Tonette Sanders is the latest Christian Fiction release from Walk Worthy Press. Infidelity and deceit threaten a Christian family when they are forced to face the lies that are creating mistrust, disorder, and tension in their lives. Wendy Phillips is a newlywed with a baby on the way, whose life is turned upside down when she receives devastating news from her doctor. Believing her husband is guilty of having an affair and that her life is in jeopardy due to his infidelity, Wendy contemplates divorcing her husband and aborting their child so that she will not have any lasting memories or connections to her husband. As Wendy becomes consumed regarding the abrupt ending of her short-lived marriage, she turns inward and shuts out loved ones, church family, and God.
Sanders is a fresh new voice in the Christian Fiction genre and she does a good job of writing a plot that engages even the most fair weather fan of this genre. She captures the reader's attention from Chapter One with a suspenseful and intriguing set up. Sub-plots involving Wendy's mother and grandfather; younger sister and grandmother; and a friend who suddenly reappears in Wendy's life round out this entertaining and compelling read.

Sanders allows the reader to witness characters who are struggling with personal tribulations develop a closer relationship with God and mature in the Word. However, I enjoyed the realism of the story, and must admit that I was happy to see that not everyone conquered their demons. The true to life presentation helped to set this book apart from many of the other books that are currently available in this genre. I enjoyed Sander's debut novel and look forward to reading future releases from this talented, young author.

Reviewed by Yasmin
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Facing the Issues Straight On!, September 18, 2005

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Matters (Paperback)

Wendy should be on top of the world. She has a great job; she's pregnant with her first child and has a wonderful husband. Or does she? A routine medical visit indicates that Wendy has an STD! The only place she could have contracted it was from Mr. Wonderful!

Kim, Wendy's sister is unmarried with two children and a boyfriend. Grandmother Francine is a judgmental and bitter woman who complains about everything, especially Kim. Mother Marlene keeps everyone in balance, if that's possible in this family.

When Wendy separates from Kevin, her well-heeled husband, her family rallies around, supporting her however they can, as she negotiates pregnancy and then motherhood as a single woman.

Each family member has their own particular secrets that slowly come to light-and those secrets, the sharing or discovery of them, bring pain but also forgiveness, healing and humility.

Armchair Interviews says: Soul Matters is a compelling novel of family in search of God and each other. Yolonda Tonette Sanders doesn't duck the difficulties of the world. She faces issues straight on and brings the reader along for a good ride. You'll keep reading because you'll want to know what happens with each character, especially Wendy and Kevin.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Soul Matters" is Food for the Soul, February 10, 2007

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Reviewed by Misty Irby "REGAL Sisterhood Book... (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Matters (Paperback)

This was an awesome debut novel for the author. This book exposed the "lukewarm" Christians of today. It gave all facets of the Christianity Stuggle. From how do you react when the water gets hot? How do you handle the skeletons rattling in your closet? How to fix a back stabbing "friend"? What can happen when you jump to conclusions and not have the "Fruits of the Spirit" working in your life? This book has it all. A great read. The flow,intrigue and element of surprise of the book keep it very interesting. Ironically, it was the man initially labeled "the dog" in the story line, who proved to have more moral values than the self proclaimed "do good righteous women". After reading this book you are sure to understand someone in your life just a little bit better. Keep up the good work Yolanda! The Regal Sister's are anxiously awaiting your next novel.

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