1. Stand By Me, SouledOut Sisters Series #1
    Neta Jackson
    Thomas Nelson / 2012 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Muffy
    Chillicothe, Oh
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    stand by me
    July 4, 2012
    Muffy
    Chillicothe, Oh
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Never met a Neta Jackson book I didn't like and this one is no exception. She has such a gift. Her characters are so believable and I have to admit that I am Jody Baxter in real life. I truly recommend that you start with the Yada Yada series and read them all. But be prepared! You will do nothing else but read once you start. You can't put them down. Then go to the House of Hope series. Which leads us to Stand by Me, the first in the Souled out Sisters series.

    Avis Douglas, principal of an elementary school and leader of the Yada Yada prayer group is reaching a critical point in her life. Her and her husband Peter are at a crossroads and need to make critical decisions in their lives. But Avis daughter and grandson are missing and then through in the mix the group of college kids who move into their building for the summer.

    It moves me because the character is a leader and well thought of person but makes mistakes and has doubts just like we do. God doesn't let her down though and sees her through. You will love this book.....five stars!
  2. Christy Lockstein
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    1st in SouledOut Sisters' series is compelling
    April 17, 2012
    Christy Lockstein
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Stand by Me by Neta Jackson is the first book in the SouledOut Sisters series, a spin-off from the Yada Yada Prayer Group series. Avis Douglass has long been the disciplinarian of Yada Yada, keeping her sisters in line like she does as the principal of a Chicago elementary school. But her life is taking some turns that leave her frustrated and distant from the Lord. When Kat Davies enters her life, Avis wants nothing to do with the do-good college student who has a whole lot of ideas about how others should live their lives that don't have much to do with reality. And Kat keeps popping up in Avis' life, attending her church at SouledOut, moving into her building, and the two women couldn't have less in common. I don't know why I keep doubting Neta Jackson. When it was announced that she was ending the Yada Yada Prayer Group series, I couldn't imagine any series being as compelling, until I met Gabby Fairbanks in the House of Hope series. When that series was ending, I was again disappointed and didn't think a series starring no-nonsense Avis would be as moving, but Jackson just keeps proving me wrong! She really throws Avis' world into confusion, allowing us to really see this strong woman of faith and see how she keeps her faith through the hard times. But Jackson keeps Avis' edge in the relationship with good-intentioned Kat. Kat is another character who at first seems unrelatable, but as I kept reading, I could see the heart of this beautiful young woman who wants to make a difference and has absolutely no idea where to begin. The relationship between these two women is thoroughly entertaining and poignant, especially when at the climax Jackson cuts through the noise and exposes the hole in Kat's heart in such a way that it opens Avis'. Jackson's writing is also a treat, and I don't know how I am going to get through the waiting until the next book is released!
  3. Marianne
    Wanham, Alberta
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    a super novel
    May 8, 2012
    Marianne
    Wanham, Alberta
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Although I have read some of Neta Jackson's children novels, this is the first of her 'adult' novels I have read. What an awesome novel, following Katheryn Davies (also know as Kat with a K) from the exhibition tent at the Midwest Music Festival in Central Illinois where she became a born-again Christian, to a few years later when she is in College living out her Christianity. By coming into her life just after her decision to follow Christ, and continuing, we have a good example of her growth in maturity, as well as those time she is too bold. Impetuous, and talkative, she has a tendency to irritate those older than her generation, especially some so 'together' as Avis Douglass appears to be. Neta delves directly into many issues — mother and daughter relationships, stepfathers, abusive father, peer relationships (both female and male), reconciliation as well as racism, in a realistic and mind-changing way. I enjoyed the young peoples' enthusiasm for reaching out to others to spread the gospel. Yet at no point did I feel the novel to be preachy, though church services were included.

    Strong characters, yet each vulnerable, teachable for the most part, make this a great novel to use as a study book, and there is a study guide included in the book. A super book I will pass on to my friends, and look for other SouledOut Sisters novels in the series.

    I received this free ebook from ThomasNelson Publishers through their booksneeze program in exchange for an honest review, which I have done. A posititve review was not required. The opinions stated are my own.
  4. bwena
    Ohio
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    April 11, 2012
    bwena
    Ohio
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I have enjoyed all of Neta Jackson's series. I hated to see the yada yada series end. Now I can't wait for book 2 of the SouledOut Sister Series to come out.
  5. Booklover10
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great start to a new series
    March 6, 2012
    Booklover10
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I am a HUGE fan of the Yada Yada Prayer Group series and the House of Hope series. I have fallen in love with all of the characters. Not realizing that the same characters would be carried into this book, I was thrilled to discover that they were still with me! I have grown to love these characters and just when I thought I had to tell them "goodbye," I got to say "hello again!"

    If I could sum up what I feel like when I read this book (as well as any of her Yada Yada books), it's that the entire book makes me want to set it aside and praise God and worship Him with my entire heart. When I'm reading this book, it makes me feel like I'm in a spirit of worship and I love it! Not many books give me that feeling, but this book focuses so much on the intent of worship and the spirit of worship that you, as the reader, just can't help but join in.

    The summary of the book (which is extremely hard to condense), Kat is a graduate college student who is graduating and looking to work with students in the city of Chicago. Her three friends join her and they begin to attend SouledOut Community Church. Avis is a worship leader at the SouledOut Community Church and her husband, Peter, is an elder. Avis's daughter is going through a rough spell and is needing extra help and attention by Avis. However, Peter is thinking that God is really calling them to make a life change and do something different in their lives now while they are younger and have the energy to give more to God. Before they can make this life change, though, Avis needs to be sure that her daughter is and will be okay. This means that she stays put in Chicago for a bit longer and at SouledOut Community Church. Kat seems to be drawn to Avis for some reason, but Avis thinks that Kat is just another student who is passionate but is a flake and all talk, no action. Somehow these two come to realize that they need each other, despite the age differences, their racial differences, and their cultural differences.

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