The Promise of Morning by Ann Shorey
ISBN: 978-0-8007-3333-9
$14.99, March 2010
When I first received this book, I got to tell you I was excited. The cover was just beautiful.
The back of the book explained that it was about a lady named Ellie Craig. She had lost three of her babies. Her husband is a pastor in a little church and there seems to be some trouble brewing by a new man in town. Ellie’s family also seems to be falling apart.
The book starts off so slow and sad. I really had to make myself continue reading. The book just made me so sad. It really didn’t offer much hope or encouragement.
I was surprised at where the author chose to go with her story. It was not the exact ending that I thought would happen. This would not be one of my favorite reads.
Even though it was not one of my favorite stories, it was a pretty simple read.
There seems to be some unfinished stories in the book, so maybe book three in the series would help and complete the book.
I was given a complimentary book to review by Revell. I was not paid for writing this review.
“Available March 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
Blessings to you!!! You are loved!!!
Although I love Ann Shorey, I found that “A Promise of Morning” to be emotionally difficult.
Being a Pastor’s wife myself, I find myself overly sensitive to the depiction of Pastors and their families. I did not enjoy the character of Pastor Matthew and did not like how he was such a “bull in a china shelf” and created judgements of others so quickly.
If you’re interested, I have more to say on my site at http://www.tracysbooknook.com.
-Tracy
Thank you for reviewing The Promise of Morning. I appreciated your comments.
Blessings,
Ann
(You have a great family! Thanks for sharing their picture.)