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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Grace to Walk Away" by Janette Auguar.]

Do you think you would be able to make time for God while living in a drug-infested environment? Would your faith waver if the person you believed to be your life partner walked away from you and your children? I knew what my answers were before reading this book. After reading Janette Auguar’s story and how strong her faith in God is, my perspective on these scenarios has changed entirely. The Grace To Walk Away: My Journey To God's Love is an inspirational and heartfelt autobiography that will stir the reader’s spirit. Living with a drug-dealing boyfriend, being sent to live with different family members in her childhood years, becoming a short-term wife to a famous football player, and more await readers in this title.

What I enjoyed most about this book was how raw Janette was in telling her story. She had to change churches many times to find the perfect one and spared no details about how the previous ones treated her. The author also gave readers many stories about how she consistently tried to please others, no matter what consequences she faced. These particular stories related to me because I have dealt with both dilemmas in my life. Janette made me feel like a life-long friend due to her writing style.

The story about her short-term marriage to Anthony was something I also admired. Readers learn about the positive and negative aspects of unconditional love and how to apply them while dating. Janette was only trying to love her husband how she thought she was supposed to, which is why I felt sorry for her as I read more about why her marriage fell apart. She practiced perfect grace and humility while handling the situation; this made me consider my actions when dealing with a difficult person.

Janette has two children named Lucien and Carrera; readers learn about them early in the book. But, as the book progressed, I stopped reading about her children as much. I was curious to know how her relationship with her children changed as she grew closer to God. However, this does not affect the book's quality because this title is about Janette, not her kids.

I wanted to give The Grace To Walk Away: My Journey To God's Love the entire rating, but there were over ten grammatical errors in the book. It is because of these errors that I have to give this book 3 out of 4 stars. If an editor fixes these errors, I would gladly give this title the maximum score. Jesus, Bible verses, and church are mentioned quite often throughout this autobiography. Despite this, I have no problems recommending this book to readers who want to read an inspiring novel about a woman who became stronger through adversity. Of course, if a person does not believe in Christianity, this book may not be enjoyable for them. Child sexual abuse and a suicide reference are in this book; readers sensitive to these topics should exercise caution.

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Very nice review, overcoming and becoming stronger it times of adversity...very inspiring..thanks

This review has made me to think thoroughly about the words I speak when talking to someone that doesn't agree with my ideals. Thanks

I think it’s great that Janette is raw in telling her story. Thanks for pointing that out.

Janette sounds like a really real person, although she faced a lot of difficulties in the past, and her story is very touching and has a lot of moral lessons with it.

I like the message of the book. Sometimes we just need to reflect and walk away from our toxic surrounding. But I know not many people have the courage ro do for some reasons, so I would like to read this book for sure. Thanks for the review!

The book conveys the great message, but it seems too religious for me. I will consider this book for reading . Great review by Katie Canedy.

I like characters like Janette who act despite fear, keep looking forward and fight. Although I have close to no interest in stories with religious themes, I would give this book a read specifically for Janette's strength of character.