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Lauraine SnellingFaithWords / 2008 / ePubOur Price$9.994.7 out of 5 stars for One Perfect Day: A Novel - eBook. View reviews of this product. 26 ReviewsAvailability: In StockStock No: WW8071EB
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CurledUpWithaBookThe MaritimesAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5One Perfect DayJune 1, 2021CurledUpWithaBookThe MaritimesAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5When I heard that this book was about organ donation I knew I needed to read it as a member of our family is an organ recipient. I am sure that for the author this was a difficult story to write - especially the chapters about Nora and the deep pain and anguish she experienced. The story was well written and very painful at times but also interspersed with much joy. I highly recommend this book!
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Heart2HeartVictorville, CAAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5All they wanted was the perfect day!June 17, 2014Heart2HeartVictorville, CAAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for One Perfect Day.For Nora Peterson, this was going to be the Christmas her family would long remember. After all the countless times her husband, Gordon, has been traveling for business, they were all going to be home together to celebrate those time honored traditions she had hoped would continue on as her twin teenagers Charlie and Christi grew and had families of their own. Knowing that Gordon would be flying home late from Germany she had hoped he would at least call to let her know he was on his way. When she tried calling his phone all she got was voice mail. The only thing she could do was simply pray that everything would be fine despite the worry settling in her stomach. Her children were expected home soon and then they would begin the Christmas celebration none of them would ever forget. Everything would be just perfect. .
For Jenna Montgomery, this would undoubtedly be her daughter, Heather's last Christmas. Growing weaker by the day due to a defect in her heart, she wasn't sure just where she was on the transplant list. For them, they refused to speak of things in their finality. Last time decorating the tree, last time making Christmas cookies or opening presents. At least for Jenna should could hope that it would be a good Christmas for Heather. But when she announced she was more tired than she expected and running a slight fever, Jenna knew from her experience as an ER nurse that these were not the signs of something good, but her worst fears being confirmed. She was losing Heather and they wouldn't even make it to see Christmas this year.
Sometimes life hands up things we hoped would never fall on our plates. We always hope that the bad things in life will escape us and happen to someone else. But when that doesn't happen, it is hard for us to remember how to breathe again. To remember despite all the doubts, that God is still in control even if it seems like this went by His attention unnoticed. If God can do anything, why doesn't He answer our prayers they way we want? For both the Peterson's and the Montgomery family, both of their prayers will be answered just not in the fashioned either had hoped. How each family deals with those answers takes the readers on a chilling look at what grief looks like during one of the worst times in a families life and how they will rise to find a way to move ahead and see the good God can bring from it.
I received One Perfect Day by Lauraine Snelling compliments of Faith Words, a division of Hachette Book Groups for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation for a favorable review and the opinions contained in this review are strictly my own. This is a difficult novel to read because it deals with death and the implications that affect the family in such a surreal way, you can easily relate to what it must be like dealing with the situation. While grief affects us all differently, there is no time table for when life returns to normal. For some, they find solace in getting back into their routines again; for others simply trying to find a way to get through the day is a challenge in itself. I believe Lauraine did an exceptional job at taking one of the hardest subjects to face in life and show the beauty that can come from it even though it never fades. I easily give this one a 5 out of 5 stars and it even includes a reader discussion guide that is perfect for book clubs or for small study groups dealing with loss. -
TerryHummelstown, PAAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5This is a very moving book showing God's loveDecember 6, 2010TerryHummelstown, PAAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for One Perfect Day.The way God's love is protrail in this book is very moving. There is forgiveness, love & how to get back on the right track if you only give God one more try. God is always there for us. We just need to reach out to Him. While reading the One Prefect Day you felt like you were right in the story & going through the lives with the characters.
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Julia Smith5 Stars Out Of 5October 15, 2009Julia SmithThis review was written for One Perfect Day.I thought this book was emotionally captivating. You need to grab a box of tissues before reading, but it's such a great read! Told from 2 Mom's point of views, it's like seeing both sides of the story and having a greater understanding. ~ I read this book in 3 evenings. I couldn't put it down. I give this book an A!
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Linda Landreth5 Stars Out Of 5December 1, 2009Linda LandrethThis review was written for One Perfect Day.I couldn't put it down or the box of tissues either. This told the need of organ donors and the impact on both families. Great.
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