Amanda S. (homemomma) reviewed on 9/26/2011 + 38 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

Divine Appointments is a relevant and thought provoking look at the issues many people face today. Economic downturns, job loss, as well as loneliness and second chances.
Meet Josie Brooks, one of the most self-assured and strong personalities I've ever 'met'. At the age of forty-seven, she thought she was leading an enviable single life. A successful consultant, she calls her own shots, goes where the money is, and never needs to compromise.
Enter Barb DeWitt, selfless encourager with a good word to say about everyone, including Josie Brooks.

My favorite character...
Barb DeWitt. With a selfless and an encouraging attitude, I couldn't help but love her to pieces. Struggling against bitterness and the unknown, she's always putting someone else's feelings first.
Her motto:
Helping others was always the best way to help herself... a motto I want to apply to my own life. What a wonderful way to look at things! Imagine what could be if more people would put this into practice.

My least favorite character...
Josie Brooks. Throughout the book, I had a difficult time getting past her selfish disdain for the feelings of others. Being a very sensitive person, I found it very tough to understand or connect with her. Near the end of the book, I had almost reconciled myself to her ever-so-slowly changing attitude.

I wish...
the author would have explored Barb's faith a little more in depth. Why did she love God so much? Why did she look at life in an encouraging attitude? Perhaps delved into the life of Barb a little more than Josie Brooks.

All in all, Ms. Baumbich is an extremely good writer and gives much detail to her characters and their personalities, which I did enjoy.

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