Soul Matters (Paperback)

by Yolonda Tonette Sanders (Author)

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Product Description
Wendy, a teacher and young Christian woman, is accustomed to living the good life with her wealthyhusband. But when she is devastated with the news that her husband has given her a sexually transmitteddisease, and she is pregnant, Wendy struggles with the choice to stay or leave. In the midst of Wendy+s trials, her sister, Kim, and mother, Marlene, support her emotionally, physically, and spiritually, despite Wendy+s attempts to hide all of the problems that plague her. She has always striven to set a good Christian example for Kim, who is disillusioned with the church because she feels it has condemned her for being an unwedmother. To complicate matters, Kim is scorned by her -God fearing+ grandmother, Francis, who has a few skeletons in her own closet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Walk Worthy Press (September 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044669441X
• ISBN-13: 978-0446694414
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #621,578 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	Yasmin Coleman (PENNSYLVANIA, USA) - See all my reviews

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
APOOO BookClub

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

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 A Powerfully Wonderful Debut!, April 26, 2006

By	Darlene D. Gamble "Diva Reader" (Plainfield, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Soul Matters was a powerful and inspirational testament to the trials and tribulations Christians may experience in their walk with God.

The story dealt with some real life issues and how they may challenge our faith and our relationship with God, the Father.

Will we lean and draw closer to him in times of adversity or will we take matters into our own hands?

I really appreciated one of the messages resonated throughout the book...do not look to others for your salvation, seek God for yourself, the church is not perfect because we are not perfect! God accepts us and loves us in spite of all our faults and short-comings, he is a God of more than a second chance!

I want to extend a hearty congratulations to Ms. Sanders for a wonderfully powerful story of inspiration for the soul!

I am looking forward to your next work! May God continue to shower you with his bountiful blessing!!!

A New Dedicated Fan,
Darlene Bullock-Gamble