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debby71's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
farmwife's review against another edition
hopeful
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
Too cutesy for me, but I loved the setting!
nakita_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
drpepperismytruelove16's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
shannon_fowler's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
mollygoods's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook
It was ok. The reader has a shaky voice that works for older ladies but made me cringe as it almost seems mockery although not intentional. Otherwise it’s just a book about redemption and amazing circumstances that are fitting for this genre.
It was ok. The reader has a shaky voice that works for older ladies but made me cringe as it almost seems mockery although not intentional. Otherwise it’s just a book about redemption and amazing circumstances that are fitting for this genre.
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully poignant story THE PRAYER BOX by Lisa Wingate, with a past from one wrong man to another and a controlling one she managed to escape from, as she makes her way to the Outer Banks. (would recommend reading “The Seaglass Sisters- a novella), prior to “The Prayer Box”.
Tandi has no job and no means to support herself and her children and she is trying desperately to start over. She has escaped taking pills to drown her problems from Texas and wants to be a good mother and be a better person.
She managed to find a guest cottage and then the landlord (an elderly woman-Iola Anne – so inspiring and so want her to be my grandmother) dies. Tandi agrees to help clean the house in trade for living in the cottage.
However, Tandi finds letters which began to change her life. The letters give her a glimpse into a world where people share and give without expecting anything in return. She learns about this incredible woman and how her presence affected so many in the town.
She begins to find strangers who become friends, opening their hearts and their lives to her. She has to break her old habits and connections and love unconditionally and allow people into her world, who have her best interest at heart.
This was my first book by Lisa and look forward to reading more! I listened to the audible version and Xe Sands (one of my favorites) was excellent in her performance as was ideal for the older lady and the younger woman voices.
I love the multi-generations of wisdom and the beautiful words which were portrayed through the letters and prayers of the past as a guide to the future.
A book of forgiveness, grace, second chances, and wisdom.
Tandi has no job and no means to support herself and her children and she is trying desperately to start over. She has escaped taking pills to drown her problems from Texas and wants to be a good mother and be a better person.
She managed to find a guest cottage and then the landlord (an elderly woman-Iola Anne – so inspiring and so want her to be my grandmother) dies. Tandi agrees to help clean the house in trade for living in the cottage.
However, Tandi finds letters which began to change her life. The letters give her a glimpse into a world where people share and give without expecting anything in return. She learns about this incredible woman and how her presence affected so many in the town.
She begins to find strangers who become friends, opening their hearts and their lives to her. She has to break her old habits and connections and love unconditionally and allow people into her world, who have her best interest at heart.
This was my first book by Lisa and look forward to reading more! I listened to the audible version and Xe Sands (one of my favorites) was excellent in her performance as was ideal for the older lady and the younger woman voices.
I love the multi-generations of wisdom and the beautiful words which were portrayed through the letters and prayers of the past as a guide to the future.
A book of forgiveness, grace, second chances, and wisdom.
amotisse's review against another edition
5.0
What an intriguing concept and beautiful story. Such a feel good read, full of genuine characters and true to life issues, scenarios and possibilities. I would definitely be curious enough to peak into a pile of ordered boxes. Much incredible history has been discovered throughout time because someone has done just that and fortunately so.
I don’t have prayer boxes as such, but I do love to write and have many journals. I only hope that I can guide my writing to be as mindful and selfless as Iola Anne’s prayer letters.
This book is full of love and emotion. Totally touching.
I don’t have prayer boxes as such, but I do love to write and have many journals. I only hope that I can guide my writing to be as mindful and selfless as Iola Anne’s prayer letters.
This book is full of love and emotion. Totally touching.
hkantola11's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting and Death
Minor: Abandonment, Infidelity, and Emotional abuse
susanp's review against another edition
2.0
Loved all of Lisa Wingate's other books. This one was slow.