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debs4jc's review against another edition
2.0
Kingsbury offers another tale that tugs at readers heartstrings--but there is a happy ending of course. It is set against the backdrop of professonal football and kids caught up in the foster care system. One of these kids, Cory, has been taken in by his foster mom Megan ever since his real mother died. She wants to adopt him but he is isistent he has a dad--and that dad happens to be the star quarterback of the San Francisco 49's. Megan doesn't believe that this could be true, but the efforts of another football player gives Cory a chance to deliver a message to his "real dad". What follows is the story of how this quarterback learns that what happens "between Sundays" is just as important as what happens on the field. [return]The story was good enough, the audio version I listened to was terrible. I'm sorry, but the narrator tried to hard to make different voices for the characters, but her characterizations were distracting at best. If you like emotionally laden stories give this one a read--but stay away from the audio version.
shannon_reidwheat's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, this book was predictable, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Hill's transformation throughout the the book, from jerk to a man of faith was inspirational. As a NFL fan, I had players faces in my mind who I have read about who had similar journeys to faith. A great read for all.
pianorunner421's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nice interlude to the heavier material I have been reading. Though very predictable and at times rather simplistic in the way faith works, I enjoyed reading something uplifting. It was a gray read in this long lull before football season starts again. Definitely a decent feel good. Easy read.
elysahenegar's review against another edition
3.0
I like to think of Karen Kingsbury's books as modern-day parables. She writes characters I care about, and I found myself very invested in the story on their behalf. This book is quick and inspiring and heartfelt, though not complex. It's set in the NFL, but I didn't find the football content to be off-putting, even though I'm not a big sports enthusiast. Bonus: it includes a sweet love story!
megan_prairierose's review against another edition
2.0
Typical Christian Romance novel. Good girl meets boy with troubled past, etc.
Good for a light read.
Good for a light read.
harleelamb's review against another edition
5.0
This book squeezed my heart from the beginning and didn't let go until the end. Another quality Kingsbury book. This book is definitely one of my favorites. I think I related to this book more. (not in the way that I have a missing child or that I am a child who things my dad is a NFL star.. cuz.. that'd be weird) but that Aaron was an athlete, and he found his way. I find it weird that even though Aaron and Megan get married.... isn't it weird that Megan is marrying her best friend's ex? And that Aaron is marrying his ex's best friend? I CRIED WHEN I READ THE LETTERS FROM AMY. It just... killed my heart, the pain that Aaron felt for Amy and all his regrets just killed my heart.
marlo_c's review against another edition
3.0
Sometimes I need some feel-good predictability in my life. Easy, warm-hearted and predictable this was.
tkastler's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rebar351's review against another edition
5.0
Karen Kingsbury has done it again! Between Sundays was a story of Redemption. This book follows the story if three people Cory a young boy who is living with his foster mom Megan and thinks FootBall player Aaron hill is his dad. Derrick who is a football player as well and creator of the Foster kids Pizza Party Program and dealing with personal issues but has the strength of 100 people and puts all of his troubles into Gods hands. This was such a great book. I loved every moment if it and could not put this book down. I would definitely recommend this book :)