Bitter Water (Paperback)

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Product Description

'Bitter Water' gently takes the reader on Mara Conley’s journey back to her hometown. She's not the insecure teenager who ran away from her small town on the night of her graduation. Now Mara has God.

Product Details

• Paperback: 262 pages
• Publisher: Tate Publishing & Enterprises (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598861441
• ISBN-13: 978-1598861440
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,832,259 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Novel Set in Central Illinois, January 14, 2006

By	Heather Puckett "Heather" (Springfield, IL) - See all my reviews

I really loved this book. The characters are believable and easy to identify with. I could barely put the book down once I started reading. This book is a must have.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gently Inspiring, January 3, 2006

By	Eagle Heart (Canada) - See all my reviews

I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed journeying with Mara back to her roots. I found inspiration in her ability to stay true to herself despite having to face the pain of her father's rejection all over again. Smith's book is warmly written, gently riveting, and an inspiring reminder of just how much courage and ability to persevere through "bitter waters" can come from being rooted in faith, especially a faith in God that has been honed by those same bitter waters.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bitter or Better, February 2, 2009

By	Elaine Littau "author of Nan's Journey and El... (Texas Panhandle) - See all my reviews

I met Sherri Smith on a cruise in January of 2009. As I opened the book I was face to face with the message of forgiveness. The main character of "Bitter Water" had to decide whether to be bitter or better. Once again I was struck with the realization that forgiveness is a choice and not an emotion. While forgiving may not remove the pain of the offense immediately, the results of forgiving is freedom.
The characters were the kind of people you would meet anywhere in the world. They had challenges we all face and lived their lives much like we all do. After reading "Bitter Water" I felt that I knew them. You will enjoy meeting them too.