Providence: Once Upon a Second Chance (Paperback)

~ Chris Coppernoll (Author)
Key Phrases: Chris Coppernoll, Jack Clayton, Bud Abbott (more...)

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More than twenty years ago a drunk driver shattered Jack Clayton’s family. Angry, confused and as naïve as any college freshman, he trades his small Midwestern town for another, only to find that it too is too small to contain his dreams. Or is it? Now an instrumental part of the Campus Missions Office and a New York Times Bestselling author, he makes his home in that very college town, where the past and “the one that got away” relentlessly haunt him and the future becomes increasingly uncertain thanks to a big city reporter with a malicious agenda.

Will he have to walk away from the ministry that he spent decades building? Or can he find a way to confront the rumors and set the record straight? In a race against the clock, Jack throws caution to the wind and finds that even he may deserve a second chance.

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Chris Coppernoll is the founder of Soul2Soul Ministries, with radio programming heard in more than six hundred outlets worldwide. He has conducted hundreds of interviews on faith issues with personalities such as Amy Grant, Max Lucado, Michael W. Smith, and Kathie Lee Gifford. He also serves as a Deacon at The People’s Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and is currently working toward a Masters in Ministry Leadership degree through Rockbridge Seminary. Providence, his first novel, is his fourth book.

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Product Details Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition (August 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781445647 ISBN-13: 978-0781445641 Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1 inches Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #387,853 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 Reviews 5 star:  (15) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.9 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling work of fiction, September 13, 2007 By  Mike Becht "Soul2Soul Mike" (New Albany, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Chris Coppernoll has hit a home run with his debut work of fiction Providence: Once Upon A Second Chance. Chris has deftly crafted a tale of the complexities of of the Christian walk, exploring how we can do great things for the Kingdom of God while still struggling with our human weaknesses and failures. I found myself drawn into the world of Providence, it's places and characters seem so real and are thoughtfully developed. At the close of the book I was rewarded with the warm satisfaction of an unexpected and yet gratifying ending. There is nothing better than to come to the end of a good read and long to continue on. Chris' biggest challenge now will be to find a way to top one of the best fiction releases of 2007. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and Haunting, August 18, 2007 By  Ane Mulligan "editor, Novel Journey" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    In a braid of past and present, Chris Coppernoll weaves the coming of age of a young man and the unraveling of the grown man who now lives with the consequences of his past. Not often does there come along a book this powerful and haunting. I met Chris at our local book club where he came as a guest of a member. We hadn't read his book, but he told us about it. Fascinated by his synopsis and wondering if he could pull it off as a writer, I took a copy. He pulled it off, all right. In spades. Providence is a book you'll long remember, even after you've turned the last page. A master of first person narration, Chris digs deep into his characters' psyches and gives you the full depth of their emotions, all without leaving Jack's point of view. Providence is one of the best books I've read--ever. Powerful, poignant and utterly satisfying. This reviewer gives it her highest recommendation. It's a 5-star read. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous debut!, August 16, 2007 By  Deena Peterson "The Deena" (Marysville, CA) - See all my reviews Chris Coppernoll's debut novel, "Providence" was a very pleasant surprise. A bittersweet tale of lost love and a search for significance, Mr. Coppernoll has penned an enjoyable and poignant novel. Jack Clayton comes from more than just a broken home--more like a shattered one. After divorce destroys his parent's marriage, a drunk driver takes the life of his younger sister. From that point on, Jack and his mother, whom he calls Marianne, become strangers. So when Jack finally leaves his hometown for college, accompanied by his childhood friend Mitchell, the relief he feels radiates off the pages. Soon Jack settles into life at college...until he finds love. Then things begin unraveling once again. Flash to the present day: now a best selling author and pastor of an amazing outreach to the poor, Jack is asked to pen his life story. But to do so is to dredge up the past, and to deal with the shadows of regrets that have haunted him. What results is a gorgeous story of a young man's journey to the God who has loved Him with an everlasting love. This novel did not go the direction I expected, but each plot twist followed a pattern that was both poetic and insightful. I found this story to be both refreshing and entertaining. As an added treat, since Jack's past takes place in the 1980's, each chapter opens with a lyric from a hit song of the 80's...and I recognized at least 90% of the songs...I'm not sure if that's a good thing, but it WAS fun!! How does Jack's story end? You'll just have to read it for yourself, and it is a journey you won't want to miss. This is quality fiction and I look forward to seeing what is next from Mr. Coppernoll. "Providence" is subtitled "Once Upon a Second Chance" and for good reason...as we serve a God of second, third, fourth, and infinite chances to get it right for Him. Mr. Coppernoll certainly got it right on his first time out! I'm voting this the Best Debut of 2007!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A Contemporary Romance for Guys I've run across very few Christian romance novels that would appeal to a guy -- but "Providence" by Chris Coppernoll is at the top of the list. Read more Published 4 months ago by Glynn Young 4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! I liked Chris' book "A Wonderful Fall", but I LOVED this story....I found myself drawn immediately into the story and seeing God's redemptive grace in Jack's life, and the amazing... Read more Published 4 months ago by Ma Chelle Charter 5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put it Down How do you explain that an author's first novel is a home run? I am a "wannabe" author and I read for storyline and creativity, and if it touches my heart, even better. Read more Published 6 months ago by Paula Lipper 5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book with a Great Message! What a wonderful gift to for readers - a book that not only draws you in, but also has a powerful message! Once I picked it up, I struggled to put it down. Read more Published 10 months ago by J. Cameron 5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic & Providential! A compelling story from page one - you won't be able to put it down! I loved the way Chris tells this story moving back and forth between the past and the present in such a... Read more Published 10 months ago by Lisa Epling 5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Story This is a wonderful story about God's healing power in a young man's life. I highly recommend reading Chris Coppernoll's books, they are all well written and very entertaining. Published 11 months ago by Priscilla Linsky 5.0 out of 5 stars Coming to terms... I was instantly intrigued by the summary of Chris Coppornoll's book, Providence, even though I had purchased and read his second book, A Beautiful Fall, first. Read more Published 11 months ago by Anne Jackson 5.0 out of 5 stars Patience in God's Providence God works in mysterious ways. He helps us along in our journey with nuggets of hope and refreshing moments of renewing our trust in Him. Read more Published 13 months ago by Melissa Jakubowicz 5.0 out of 5 stars God's Ways are Not our Ways - Providence Jack Clayton Campus Missions office staff member couldn't believe his name was associated with a scandal! How did this happen? Read more Published 19 months ago by Nora St Laurent 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and intriguing.......5++ Providence is a sweet and mysterious story - the ending took my breath away. I loved every page of this book. Can't wait to read another by Chris Coppernoll. Published 23 months ago by d burns Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781445647
• ISBN-13: 978-0781445641
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #387,853 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling work of fiction, September 13, 2007

By	Mike Becht "Soul2Soul Mike" (New Albany, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Chris Coppernoll has hit a home run with his debut work of fiction Providence: Once Upon A Second Chance. Chris has deftly crafted a tale of the complexities of of the Christian walk, exploring how we can do great things for the Kingdom of God while still struggling with our human weaknesses and failures. I found myself drawn into the world of Providence, it's places and characters seem so real and are thoughtfully developed. At the close of the book I was rewarded with the warm satisfaction of an unexpected and yet gratifying ending. There is nothing better than to come to the end of a good read and long to continue on.

Chris' biggest challenge now will be to find a way to top one of the best fiction releases of 2007.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and Haunting, August 18, 2007

By	Ane Mulligan "editor, Novel Journey" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In a braid of past and present, Chris Coppernoll weaves the coming of age of a young man and the unraveling of the grown man who now lives with the consequences of his past. Not often does there come along a book this powerful and haunting.

I met Chris at our local book club where he came as a guest of a member. We hadn't read his book, but he told us about it. Fascinated by his synopsis and wondering if he could pull it off as a writer, I took a copy. He pulled it off, all right. In spades.

Providence is a book you'll long remember, even after you've turned the last page. A master of first person narration, Chris digs deep into his characters' psyches and gives you the full depth of their emotions, all without leaving Jack's point of view.

Providence is one of the best books I've read--ever. Powerful, poignant and utterly satisfying. This reviewer gives it her highest recommendation. It's a 5-star read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous debut!, August 16, 2007

By	Deena Peterson "The Deena" (Marysville, CA) - See all my reviews

Chris Coppernoll's debut novel, "Providence" was a very pleasant surprise. A bittersweet tale of lost love and a search for significance, Mr. Coppernoll has penned an enjoyable and poignant novel.

Jack Clayton comes from more than just a broken home--more like a shattered one. After divorce destroys his parent's marriage, a drunk driver takes the life of his younger sister. From that point on, Jack and his mother, whom he calls Marianne, become strangers.

So when Jack finally leaves his hometown for college, accompanied by his childhood friend Mitchell, the relief he feels radiates off the pages. Soon Jack settles into life at college...until he finds love. Then things begin unraveling once again.

Flash to the present day: now a best selling author and pastor of an amazing outreach to the poor, Jack is asked to pen his life story. But to do so is to dredge up the past, and to deal with the shadows of regrets that have haunted him.

What results is a gorgeous story of a young man's journey to the God who has loved Him with an everlasting love. This novel did not go the direction I expected, but each plot twist followed a pattern that was both poetic and insightful.

I found this story to be both refreshing and entertaining.

As an added treat, since Jack's past takes place in the 1980's, each chapter opens with a lyric from a hit song of the 80's...and I recognized at least 90% of the songs...I'm not sure if that's a good thing, but it WAS fun!!

How does Jack's story end? You'll just have to read it for yourself, and it is a journey you won't want to miss. This is quality fiction and I look forward to seeing what is next from Mr. Coppernoll.

"Providence" is subtitled "Once Upon a Second Chance" and for good reason...as we serve a God of second, third, fourth, and infinite chances to get it right for Him. Mr. Coppernoll certainly got it right on his first time out! I'm voting this the Best Debut of 2007!