Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Review ~ Finding Our Way Home by Charlene Baumbich


(Bookcover was edited with PicMonkey to include the hearts. Original cover in excerpt below.)



Finding Our Way Home by Charlene Ann Baumbich
Reviewed by Anne Payne

Sasha Davis, a retired principal ballerina in a Boston Dance Co., retreats to her deceased mother's home to recuperate from an injury that has ended her career. Her journey to healing and hope is a poignant one and touches on some deep emotional issues that many of us experience in life.

Her young companion, Evelyn, is a real spitfire. She is outspoken to Sasha's reserved nature. Despite the two being total opposites in personality and size, they become friends and fulfill a role that each needs in the others life.

I found this story quite touching. Sometimes we need someone that will push us just a little, at just the right moment, in just the right way to do and be more than we think we are capable of doing or being.

Even though there are no big mysteries or super heart pounding moments in this story, it fully resonates with a spirit of love and compassion through giving and receiving with no expectation of anything in return. As Christ loved, we must also love.

If you enjoy a well written and thought provoking story, then you will want to add Finding Our Way Home to your collection of satisfying reads! 

WaterBrook Multnomah provided a copy for review purposes. I was not required to writer a positive review, just my opinion of the book, which I have done. No compensation has been received. Reading guide can be downloaded from publishers website.


Have you read this book? If so, what did you think? Please share your thoughts!

Excerpt

Finding Our Way Home; A Novel



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9 comments:

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    1. It was, Lisa. I was surprised but very pleased with the book.

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  2. I can only imagine how frustrating it might be to give up a dream, or life-long passion because of an injury. I'm sitting here imagining what my life would be like if I couldn't use my hands to write. It sounds like an amazing story, and one well-worthy looking into. Thanks for the review!

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    1. Gwendolyn, Thanks for coming by and commenting. It's a beautifully written story and one that I think you would enjoy. I hope you get an opportunity to read it :) {{hugs}}

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  3. Great review! Sounds interesting!

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    1. Hi Melissa,
      Thanks. It really resonates with Christian charity and hope. Thanks for coming by!

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  4. I got this book in a giveaway and had not read this author before and was pleasantly surprised how much I liked reading the story. thanks for sharing your comments so others will give her a try.
    I am over from goodreads and will rate while here.
    Paula O

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    1. Hi Paula, Thanks for taking time to come by and leave me a comment! I really appreciate it.

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  5. Sounds like a lovely book, Anne. I'm going to check this one out. Thanks for sharing it with us. Blessings!

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I am so delighted that you've taken time to come by and comment. Blessings for a joy-filled day!

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