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Until Forever (Women of Prayer) [Kindle Edition]

Darlene Shortridge
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Jessi hung up the phone. That was the fifth time she tried calling home with no answer. She had just started eating lunch when she remembered she had forgotten to call home. It was something she would never forgive herself for.

It was something she would never forgive herself for…

It wasn’t until lunchtime that Jessi remembered to call home. No answer. She tried calling several times while she ate her lunch. Still no answer. She closed her eyes and rested her arms and head on her desk. She breathed deeply, wishing she had remembered to call earlier.

Until Forever is a story of a young family that is torn apart by the devastating effects of alcoholism. Can healing take place in a relationship when an unforgivable act is committed? Will Jessi's pain and Mark's guilt keep them apart forever, or will unforeseen circumstances bind them together?

Darlene Shortridge attended Alderson Broaddus College as a voice major. She found she was more passionate about her writing classes than her vocal classes. She left college early and since that time has written various projects such as Bible School Curriculum and poetry. She has also written and recorded a CD of original music. She lives abroad with her husband and two children. Until Forever is her first novel.


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About the Author

Darlene Shortridge attended Alderson Broaddus College as a voice major. She found she was more passionate about her writing classes than her vocal classes. She left college early and since that time has written various projects such as Bible School Curriculum and poetry. She has also written and recorded a CD of original music. She lives abroad with her husband and two children. Until Forever is her first novel.

Product Details

  • File Size: 434 KB
  • Print Length: 275 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1617521191
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: TreasureLine Publishing; 2 edition (April 12, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007TXXNOQ
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,153 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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This was a great story about forgiveness and Gods love. K Pal  |  59 reviewers made a similar statement
I had a hard time to put this book down. alfredie  |  21 reviewers made a similar statement
What I really liked about this book was the way the characters were so well rounded. Tracy Krauss  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
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47 of 56 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and moving April 17, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Until Forever by Darlene Shortridge is a deeply emotional story about second chances and learning to forgive. From the outset, Jessi and Mark Jensen's marriage is rocky at best. Jessi comes across as an over anxious control freak, while her husband Mark is selfish, immature and has a drinking problem. With that kind of foundation, is it any wonder that Jessi coddles their only child and treats Mark like an adolescent rather than an equal member of the relationship? Then devastation strikes. Mark and their son Ethan are involved in a car accident. Mark, who had been drinking, goes to jail and Ethan falls into an unresponsive coma.

Several years pass and Jessi decides to pull the plug and let Ethan die. She has become even more bitter than before, and even her Aunt Merry, a woman of deep faith, cannot convince her to surrender her problems to God. Meanwhile, Mark has been undergoing some changes of his own while in prison. Befriended by the prison Chaplin, he becomes a Christian and embarks on a brand new life as a believer. The biggest surprise that takes place during this time is that Jessi has had another child - a girl named Olivia, who is also Mark's daughter. Apparently she was pregnant when the accident happened and no one knew. I had to wonder where the infant was while she was spending every waking moment at her son's bedside before he died. That aside, the story moves forward when Mark gets released from prison. For me, this is where the story really begins.

The tables have turned as far as the reader's sympathies go. Mark is a genuinely changed man, where as Jessi has become, quite understandably, even more anxious and unforgiving. Little by little, however, through the prayers of Aunt Merry, Mark and others, Jessi begins to soften.

What I really liked about this book was the way the characters were so well rounded. I can't imagine facing this same kind of trauma and yet the author manages to reveal all the emotional turmoil while still keeping it real. Healing is a slow process for Jessi, as I imagine it would be for someone faced with this situation. Mark, as a Christian, demonstrates the dramatic change that can take place in a person's life without becoming a goody-good or seeming cliché.

Because of the depth of the emotional content, this was not always an easy book to read. However, it was satisfying in that the character's growth and the story line moved steadily forward. Ultimately, healing does come, but it is not an easy journey. For a poignant, touching, and thought provoking read, try Until Forever.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Ursula
Format:Kindle Edition
Until Forever is a powerfully written, inspiring work by a wonderful storyteller! Ms. Shortridge created realistic characters that are completely relateable to. Even if you've never known the devastation of what addiction can do to a family, Ms. Shortridge brings it home to the reader. This is a story of love, understanding and most importantly, a faith in God and His power.
A compelling story. Be ready to laugh and cry...and be moved. Highly recommended...
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Mercy triumphs over tragedy in this moving story April 26, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
As a writer and reader of non-fiction, I found myself totally engaged and surprised by the emotions evoked as I read Darlene Shortridge's Until Forever (Women of Prayer). Darlene has masterfully written a very moving story about a family torn apart by alcoholism and its effects. Not only does this book deal with the family dynamics surrounding the tragic results of substance abuse, but Until Forever also demonstrates the healing and restorative power of fervent prayer.
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3.0 out of 5 stars until forever
This is a sweet story about forgiveness and love. It is well written and full of feeling. It shows good reasons for living a Christlike life making the choice to follow the word... Read more
Published 15 hours ago by Patricia Wellman
5.0 out of 5 stars Until Forever --wonderful book with a great spiritual message.
This book is so great and has so many Christian lessons to learn. I can hardly wait to read her next book. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Marilyn Steben
5.0 out of 5 stars A joyful read
This is a book of life, loss, forgiveness and redemption. What a joy it was to see real people grapple with real life by the grace of a real Savior.
Published 5 days ago by Kimmie
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent - really brought out the importance of praying for others
I really enjoyed reading this book. It placed great importance about praying for people who don't know the Lord yet and making this a priority every day.
Published 6 days ago by Jolene Ehne
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Couldn't put it down! Love reading books about faith and how every day situations move us either farther away or closer to the will of our father in heaven. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Gail Grimmett
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
This was an amazing story about God's love and a miraculous view of recovery. It's a must read for everyone that's ever questioned their faith.
Published 13 days ago by Mark Moss
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
I enjoyed reading this book very much. It's been a while since I've read a book this good. Great Read!
Published 19 days ago by Rebekah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!
I don't read books often but I finished this book in a week. I have fallen in love with the characters in this book. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Erica Szarzynski
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
This is such a great story about triumph over sorrow. It highlights the power of prayer. I loved the ending.
Published 21 days ago by Marilyn Simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerfully moving story
This story is about faith, love, family, and forgiveness. The characters touched my heart. It is a story that made me laugh and moved me to tears.
Published 21 days ago by Nora Wade
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More About the Author

Darlene Shortridge is the best selling author of three Contemporary Christian Novels. She is an accomplished vocalist and a compassionate speaker. She lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and son.

Being a northern gal, she is quite proud of her developing language skills, especially when some dear friends taught her how to properly use the phrase, "Bless Your Heart."

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