A review by dessmarie
Surprised by Oxford by Carolyn Weber

5.0

I don’t often write reviews. Usually books are either not worth dissecting or, if they ARE, I mull over them for weeks to genuinely inspect my feelings. This book was somewhat of an exception. It’s the kind of book I want to press into everyone’s hands and urge them to read. It’s also the kind of book that I realize not everyone WILL appreciate in the way I do. I absolutely loved following the author through her journey of discovering herself, Christianity, and ultimately, the overwhelming love of God. Because this book has some colorful language sprinkled throughout, there may be some who would find it offensive. I found it to be genuine, thought provoking, and an epic love story between a girl and the God who loved her so much He sent His only Son to die for her. There aren’t many individuals who would willingly take you on that journey through pain, doubt, and derision. There are even fewer who could do so with such eloquence, passion, and beauty. This book will stay with me for quite some time.