1. Longing, Bailey Flanigan Series #3
    Karen Kingsbury
    Zondervan / 2011 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Joyce Mccarley
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    June 29, 2012
    Joyce Mccarley
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Loved the whole series of Bailey Flannigan, she was one of my favorite characters. I read all the books leading up to Bailey's and love how Karen Kingsbury addresses life problems we can all relate to. Great life stories and life lessons that we can learn from about God's great love, grace and mercy for our lives.
  2. Babe
    Sykeville, MD
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    December 29, 2011
    Babe
    Sykeville, MD
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    The book I've been waiting for for a long time. It took a month to get it from Christian Books so I ordered it again.Believe it or not, they both came one after the other.

    I enjoyed this book as I do all Karen Kingsbury books, but my wish is that in the final chapter of Bailey and Cody that Ms Kingsbury will find that the Lord will lead these two back together. It wouldn't be right not to have them marry in the final chapter.

    Can't wait for Book #4 in March. I will read all day and night to see what takes place.

    A great book!

    Sincerely,

    Shirley Mello
  3. schoolmarm
    Heber Springs, AR
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Dreams often do not come true in the beginning
    December 28, 2011
    schoolmarm
    Heber Springs, AR
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Bailey is enjoying her life in New York and Cody is being

    the coach he was meant to be. But will their lives ever

    come together. As you read this book, you may have

    your doubts about the direction it is headed, but remember

    God is in control.
  4. Christin
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Loved it, Can't wait for Loving!
    December 23, 2011
    Christin
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I loved this book! It is a little more serious than the first two books in the series as Bailey, Cody and Brandon work through some serious issues in their personal lives and careers. Their stories are not finished by any means.

    From the beginning I have been a Team Cody person, seeing Brandon as the bad guy trying to tear Bailey and Cody apart. After reading this book I can say I no longer feel that way, I like both guys and could see Bailey with either one. I have my preference but I would be happy with either one, both are great guys and strong Christians, and I cannot wait to see who Bailey marries.

    This book opened my eyes to see how hard it is to be a Christian in the entertainment industry. While Kingsbury addressed this in the "Above the Line" series it dealt with producers and directors who have a say in what they do. I never thought about how different that might be for actors in the industry, who do not have as much say in the types of projects they are involved in and are followed by the paparazzi. I have several talented friends who want to be in the entertainment industry and this book challenged me to pray for them and other Christians in the industry.
  5. dliesner
    Racine, WI
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Longing echoed my heart’s cry and gave hope
    December 1, 2011
    dliesner
    Racine, WI
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    From title to conclusion, the youthful relationships with all their longings, including peaks and valleys, victories and fears instigated prayers for my grandchildren, their relationships, and their longings. I tend to relate most to Bailey's mother, Jenny, and her longing to be a godly wife, mother and grandmother, so her reactions - and confessions - opened my heart to let God be God in my life and in the lives of those who are my legacy.

    The cancer diagnosis, and the godly wisdom of Cheyenne redeemed both tender and painful memories in the loss of a dear young almost-daughter, and a grandson. Both spoke love and hope into others and changed more lives for eternity in their short walks than most I've known who lived long and "full" lives. I was encouraged to do the same. I was not able to hold my daughter as our grandson died, and just as Jenny would react, I almost felt I'd go mad, but for assurance of God's presence and sovereignty holding the pen of their lives and mine. How gracious of Him to give a character named Cheyenne words to heal those lost longings, and wisdom to look deeper, whatever the cost, to a future with God's perfect peace. How precious to know that as God through Tara held Chey, God also provides arms to hold my daughters when I cannot be there.

    Stories where characters change through submission to God also change me. Ultimately in this book, every character presented some personal longings before God, accepted the grace to love freely or to freely let a loved one go, and each one trusted God alone for the outcome. What a remarkable and personally encouraging life illustration.

    I thank God that He is the one who holds Karen Kingsbury's pen, and through her, he's written comforting words to me. Words of peace for the longings of my past, words of wonder at being married to one who would fight for me, and hope for longings of generations yet to be fulfilled through wise decisions that will count for eternity. Longing truly is another example of fiction that changes lives.
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