Official Review: Forgiveness BelingsvTo You
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Official Review: Forgiveness BelingsvTo You
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Forgiveness BelingsvTo You" by Elaine D. Green.]
Forgiveness Belongs to You: Breaking the Silence is a non-fiction by Elaine D. Green. It is reminiscent of a self-help book but is more like a memoir. Green describes her intricate family tree. Her journey with sadness is prominent in the first half. Her parents had a troubled marriage. History repeated itself when Green’s marriage became the same way. After becoming a mother and expanding her family, she found solace, confidence, and her true self through prayer.
There is quite a bit of visual content in this book, which I was surprised to find. It stands out from others of its kind. The illustrator, Lyric Green (who happens to be her granddaughter), did a wonderful job of representing feelings and situations reflected in the text. There are also photos of the author and her family. This type of media adds a personal connection with the audience. She shares her trials with the reader and offers opportunities for them to engage.
My rating is 3 out of 4 stars. I deducted one star because I found nine errors, including typos and mild grammar misuse. Another round of editing will clear this up. Other than that, the book was touching as well as enjoyable. The writing demonstrates that families are important because they can be dark yet beautiful at the same time, which Green portrays well. I am reading the adapted Kindle version because there was originally a print copy to write into. There are activities for these written responses, such as reflection and answering the question: “what does forgiveness mean to you?”
Another admirable thing about this book is that it is wholesome for all audiences as far as content. There is not one trace of profanity, explicit violence, or erotic scenes. Even though there are adverse moments described, they are delivered gently. It is rare to find a clean read like this. Shock value is not needed here to maintain attention.
I recommend Forgiveness Belongs to You for Christians, women, anyone with family troubles, or a combination of all three. This book is heavily religious as the author gives praise and reference often. If that is not your cup of tea, please steer clear of this book. Readers will enjoy the human connections and will hopefully find peace and clarity in their own lives because of it. There is a sense of purpose that keeps the reader in mind: “I pray my willingness to share my intimate inner scars will allow you to find peace within your mind, body and spirit.”
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Forgiveness BelingsvTo You
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Forgiveness Belongs to You: Breaking the Silence is a non-fiction by Elaine D. Green. It is reminiscent of a self-help book but is more like a memoir. Green describes her intricate family tree. Her journey with sadness is prominent in the first half. Her parents had a troubled marriage. History repeated itself when Green’s marriage became the same way. After becoming a mother and expanding her family, she found solace, confidence, and her true self through prayer.
There is quite a bit of visual content in this book, which I was surprised to find. It stands out from others of its kind. The illustrator, Lyric Green (who happens to be her granddaughter), did a wonderful job of representing feelings and situations reflected in the text. There are also photos of the author and her family. This type of media adds a personal connection with the audience. She shares her trials with the reader and offers opportunities for them to engage.
My rating is 3 out of 4 stars. I deducted one star because I found nine errors, including typos and mild grammar misuse. Another round of editing will clear this up. Other than that, the book was touching as well as enjoyable. The writing demonstrates that families are important because they can be dark yet beautiful at the same time, which Green portrays well. I am reading the adapted Kindle version because there was originally a print copy to write into. There are activities for these written responses, such as reflection and answering the question: “what does forgiveness mean to you?”
Another admirable thing about this book is that it is wholesome for all audiences as far as content. There is not one trace of profanity, explicit violence, or erotic scenes. Even though there are adverse moments described, they are delivered gently. It is rare to find a clean read like this. Shock value is not needed here to maintain attention.
I recommend Forgiveness Belongs to You for Christians, women, anyone with family troubles, or a combination of all three. This book is heavily religious as the author gives praise and reference often. If that is not your cup of tea, please steer clear of this book. Readers will enjoy the human connections and will hopefully find peace and clarity in their own lives because of it. There is a sense of purpose that keeps the reader in mind: “I pray my willingness to share my intimate inner scars will allow you to find peace within your mind, body and spirit.”
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Forgiveness BelingsvTo You
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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