Former Rain (Paperback)

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When it Rains it pours, just ask Elizabeth Underwood or Nina Lewis. They thought the unfaithful men in their lives caused their storms, but as they are forced on a journey of self-examination, they realize that something greater than a "do right" man is needed to heal the hurts that trouble their souls.

About the Author

Vanessa Miller is an accomplished playwright. Her stage productions include: Get You Some Business, Don't Turn Your Back on God and Can't You Hear Them Crying. She is a graduate of Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communications

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601629648
• ISBN-13: 978-1601629647
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #355,828 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The first of three rain storms!, September 28, 2003

By	K. Kimbrough "kkimbr7" (Bakersfield, Ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Former Rain (Rain Trilogy, 1) (Paperback)

In Vanessa Miller's novel Former Rain, we are introduced to two couples, Kenneth and Elizabeth Underwood and Nina Lewis and Isaac Walker, whose lives are spinning out of control. Kenneth has been unfaithful to Elizabeth, something he seemingly got from his father. And Elizabeth is a Prime A B****, which was one of the things that sent Kenneth into the arms of another. Nina is a naive young thing that gets involved with Isaac, a heartless cold drug dealer. When she realizes that she needs to get out of the lifestyle that she created with him, she finds that he is not going to just let her leave. In this story both of these couples hit road bumps that are definitely relationship wreckers but will they allow the grace of God to make the difference in their lives?

Vanessa Miller tells an engaging realistic story of how people respond when they are hurt and bitter. How they lash out and do things that you cannot take back and always regret. However once she introduces God into the lives of these people, the dramatic fiction takes a backseat to scriptures, sermons, and bible lessons. The excessive use of these elements distracted from the story and everything that was played out in the dramatic seemed to be laid out in the scripture or in a "Christian" explanation. The reader is even subjected to that actual voice of God giving direction and a visit to hell. Despite these things, I appreciated the story and the storytelling. The ending was a real stretch that fit like an afterthought, although it may play a part in the anticipation of the sequel in the planned Rain trilogy.

I would recommend this book to other Christians and those who are open to Christianity. It would be a definite plus for book clubs that exist in churches. This book offers much to be discussed.

Kotanya
APOOO Bookclub

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, February 22, 2006

By	kneenuh "Reader Reader Reader" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Former Rain (Rain Trilogy, 1) (Paperback)

I must say that I totally enjoyed this book. It was soooo good. I read in about a day and a half. I was ready to get through so that I could read the other two books in the series. The book makes you take a look at yourself and really think about forgiveness. This is definitely a book club read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Christian Fiction, October 19, 2009

By	Lady Readsalot "TDB" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Former Rain (Rain Trilogy, 1) (Paperback)

Wow! This book has it all. The storyline is excellent, the characters are well-developed and the author has quite a few personal nuances that make the book special, like the way she names characters that are not a major part of the storyline. There some extra special scenes talking about hell and heaven that no one who doesn't know Jesus should miss. Buy it, read it, share it with a friend, no one will be disappointed! I am about to start part two and I'm looking forward to another great read!