Were It Not For Grace: Stories From Women After God's Own Heart (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Leslie Montgomery has interviewed hundreds of women around the world and has found a need for encouragment and inspiration. Today’s Christian woman is, in some cases, hurting deeply, searching for hope, and looking to God for answers.

Were It Not For Grace gives twelve prominent Christian women the platform to share their stories about how God has had His hand on their lives. The heart of each of these ladies bears the indelible fingerprint of a God who has pursued them, healed them, and holds them in their times of joy, triumph, and trials.

About the Author

Leslie Montgomery has been the director of publications, managing editor, and a staff writer for the American Association of Christian Counselors. She has authored hundreds of articles in addition to being a ghostwriter on numerous books. In addition, Leslie has been a writer for Focus on the Family for nearly six years, specializing in children and women’s issues. She resides in Cedaredge, Colorado.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805431780
• ISBN-13: 978-0805431780
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #159,350 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Were It Not For Grace, April 5, 2005

By	Jenny Daugherty (USA) - See all my reviews

Were It Not For Grace is a powerful book featuring First Lady Laura Bush, Condoleezza Rice, Beth More, Kay Coles James, Joyce Wright, Leslie Parrott, Joni Eareckson-Tada, Kathy Gallagher, Jill Briscoe, Joyce Penner, Nancy Alcorn, and Anne Paulk.

The author gives an entire chapter highlighting each woman and a difficult circumstance they have overcome through their faith. Issues addressed include; Accidently killing someone in a car accident, the death of one's parents, prejudice, death of a child, giving birth to a preemie, depression/suicide, sexual abuse, when your mate has a pornography/sex addiction, living with a man in full-time ministry, sexual dysfunction, eating disorder, and lesbianism.

There are very few women who could not pick up this book and find stregnth within it's pages for her personal life. The most powerful story is Condoleezza Rice's where she states emphatically that

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Were It Not For Grace, April 21, 2005

By	Jody Arlene "Jody" (Marina, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Reading each of the stories in this book touched me in some way. I could relate to a lot of what the women felt or thought, regardless of whether I had experienced their particular struggle or pain in my own life. Their strength both amazed and inspired me.

As a woman pursuing, for the first time in my life, a relationship with God, this book has had a profound impact on me. I enjoyed it very much, and it brought out many different emotions, and definitely engaged me, which, to me, is a sign of a wonderful book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Book - Couldn't Put It Down!, July 16, 2005

By	Laura at Generals (Laura at Generals) - See all my reviews

I met author Leslie Montgomery at the CBA/International Christian Bookseller's Convention where she was signing copies of the book. I got in line because I like collecting autographed books by authors. I had no idea the treasure I'd found. I put the book in my purse so on the flight back to Miami I'd have something to read - I couldn't put the book down; I cried so much as I read the story about the couple who lost their son Matthew, but I was encouraged by their faith in God. I lost my son two years ago. I know what it is like. Thank you for sharing your story and thank the author for writing it down. I'm buying copies for my book store immediately. I highly reccomend this book to anyone going through a hard time. I pray that the author keeps writing books like this. Thanks.