Helpful Score: 1
Nobody's Child asks a good question but is wrongly called a Christian bioethics novel. Although "God" is made mention of numerous times throughout the novel, "Jesus" is mentioned only once (on page 199 of 328) and that in a rushed prayer, "Why this, Jesus? Please save Sophia. And baby James" (pg. 199). While there were many opportunities to proclaim the truth and hope of the Good News of Jesus Christ, Boyd drops the ball repeatedly.
The book is filled with phrases that reflect a poor understanding of Scripture and doctrine. For example, sin is blamed on circumstances (Paragraph 1, pg. 49); doing "home church" is suggested (pg. 73); and hard times, death, and disappointments, are chalked up to "part of living" (pg. 254). Boyd never mentions that these things are consequences of the Fall nor does he communicate the hope that one day, God will restore all things because of what Jesus has done.
Furthermore, the main character, Laura Ann, struggles with shame and condemnation for selling her eggs. Many folks tell her that she was courageous. In the end, she sees the good that comes in spite of her choices, but she is never confronted with the hope of the Gospel. Regardless of the choices that we make, we can be right in God's eyes and walk in newness of life. The decisions that we make don't save us, only trusting in Jesus will save us. He lived the life that we should have lived and died the death that we should have died in order that we might be made right before God.
Nobody's Child was a disappointing read. I wouldn't recommend this title.
*Zondervan provided me with this book free of charge, for the purpose of review.
The book is filled with phrases that reflect a poor understanding of Scripture and doctrine. For example, sin is blamed on circumstances (Paragraph 1, pg. 49); doing "home church" is suggested (pg. 73); and hard times, death, and disappointments, are chalked up to "part of living" (pg. 254). Boyd never mentions that these things are consequences of the Fall nor does he communicate the hope that one day, God will restore all things because of what Jesus has done.
Furthermore, the main character, Laura Ann, struggles with shame and condemnation for selling her eggs. Many folks tell her that she was courageous. In the end, she sees the good that comes in spite of her choices, but she is never confronted with the hope of the Gospel. Regardless of the choices that we make, we can be right in God's eyes and walk in newness of life. The decisions that we make don't save us, only trusting in Jesus will save us. He lived the life that we should have lived and died the death that we should have died in order that we might be made right before God.
Nobody's Child was a disappointing read. I wouldn't recommend this title.
*Zondervan provided me with this book free of charge, for the purpose of review.
Helpful Score: 1
Are you looking for that book to curl up with on a snowy weekend? This one is the perfect one to keep you cuddled under a blanket just wondering what is coming up on the next page. The reader starts in the midst of a young woman's struggle as her father is battling for his life. Set in a small town in West Virginia, I found it interesting to read a story set somewhere that I have never been and in a setting (family farm) that I have no connection to. The descriptions of farm and small town life were beyond vivid. From the first page, you are hooked into this story.
Laura Ann must work hard to keep her family's farm. She goes to some extreme measures, of course, I can't share because that would obviously spoil your reading. With conquering a farm, the weather and unexpected visitors, this book takes on a life of its own. There is even an evil villain in her Uncle Jack.
A piece of women's fiction that is sweet and pure while also absolutely entertaining. A read fit for any age because this story can hit home to any reader.
Laura Ann must work hard to keep her family's farm. She goes to some extreme measures, of course, I can't share because that would obviously spoil your reading. With conquering a farm, the weather and unexpected visitors, this book takes on a life of its own. There is even an evil villain in her Uncle Jack.
A piece of women's fiction that is sweet and pure while also absolutely entertaining. A read fit for any age because this story can hit home to any reader.
I absolutely loved it.
