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kebreads's review
5.0
One of the things I like about Anita Stansfield’s books is how she tackles real life problems. Her characters experience difficult problems and overcome. It has been awhile since I last read one of her books, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. There was great depth to this story. I loved Sean and Tara’s relationship and learned from it. Their love for each other was inspiring. I liked how they learned to work out their problems together, to bear each others burdens, and to talk to each other about what they thought and felt. Through reading this book, I gained more compassion for people facing trials like the characters in this book faced such as rape, being disowned by family, infertility, and past bad choice. It was also a reminder to not judge others.
Another thing I really liked about this book was how the gospel was so intertwined with the story and in the lives of the characters. And I liked how she tactfully handles difficult subjects, like rape. She is also a very good writer. Sometimes as I read, a sentence would stand out to me because it was so beautifully written, because a sentiment was so perfectly expressed. I am grateful I finally got around to reading this book. It has been on my shelf for a long time, but I am glad a read it now.
Content: a few swear words, tactful handling of rape, drug use, etc., closed door (marital) sex
See my review at http://www.iamareader.com/2013/10/book-review-by-love-and-grace-by-anita-stansfield.html
Another thing I really liked about this book was how the gospel was so intertwined with the story and in the lives of the characters. And I liked how she tactfully handles difficult subjects, like rape. She is also a very good writer. Sometimes as I read, a sentence would stand out to me because it was so beautifully written, because a sentiment was so perfectly expressed. I am grateful I finally got around to reading this book. It has been on my shelf for a long time, but I am glad a read it now.
Content: a few swear words, tactful handling of rape, drug use, etc., closed door (marital) sex
See my review at http://www.iamareader.com/2013/10/book-review-by-love-and-grace-by-anita-stansfield.html
loverofromance's review
5.0
This is a story that just about broke my heart!! The heroine here while at college, ends up falling in love with Sean but when she is attacked and brutalized....Sean is her rock and we see the horrid after effects of rape and the survivors. We see inner strength and the healing power of love. Quite a memorable story and I had a great fun time reconnecting with Sean and Tara and their journey in overcoming the worst pain to embrace a beautiful love.
cats_cardigans_and_catalogs's review
4.0
A cute, sad love story. Deals with some adult themes, such as rape. Very tastefully done and extremely Mormon. Not without plenty of cheese...
hmperson's review
5.0
This book had a lot of depth and I really enjoyed it. The difficulties that the characters faced were very real and heartbreaking struggles and it was really nice to see them overcome them. I gained a lot from reading this book and I think that the story was told really well.
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