Finally, Julie Lessman gives us a Christmas novella starring my favorite O'Connor couple, Faith and Collin! I've been with Julie since the publication of A Passion Most Pure in 2009 (I actually stalked the bookstores for it days before its actual release), and while she doesn't always net all five stars, she never disappoints.
A Gift Like No Other is no exception. Julie expertly tackles what twenty-first century readers might consider an antiquated problem in a marriage--a mother longing to work outside the home. She shows readers exactly why that could be a bone of contention, even today, and gives Faith and Collin realistic and timely motivations for what they want. Even though Collin acted like a bonehead for much of the book, I sympathized with him and saw exactly why he felt like he did, especially toward little Brendan. Heck, I'm rooting for Faith to get pregnant one more time and give him another boy. Somebody's gotta keep Luke McGee on his toes!
As for Faith, it was such a treat to reunite with one of my favorite literary sisters. She remains the kind of woman and Christ-follower I want to be, while proving in this installment that yes, she's actually human. I disapprove of her slapping Collin, especially coming from a twenty-first century mindset. But I do love that Julie made it clear, one spouse putting their hands on the other in anger is never okay. Too often, women get a pass. And I have to say, temper or not, it was almost a relief to see our "saintly" Faith get mad a couple times.
The O'Connor women, from Marcy to Annie, are still a delight and a half. I have to say, I especially loved Charity in this installment even though it wasn't her book. She's grown so much, and I'm so proud of her! This book kind of makes me want to revisit A Passion Redeemed and say, Just you wait, sweet girl. God loves you so much and is gonna knock your socks off!
In fact, I think that's the point of this whole novella. God loves us beyond imagining, and marriage is only an earthly shadow of that (but what a shadow it is)! Yes, this novella gets steamy, so no, I wouldn't put it in the hands of a teen. But for us young adult women....oh, yum, yum, YUM. And as always, Julie makes the passion more enjoyable *because* it's pure and right. I pride myself on being practical and somewhat unromantic, but...yes, I want my Collin or Brady to come!
I don't cry at books often, but I *almost* got misty when Collin gave Faith his big Christmas gift. That was in fact my favorite part. I long to feel God's love like that, and someday a man's love. Until then, Julie, thank you so for this gift, and the gift of your writing. May I be like you when i grow up.
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