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Loading... The Penny: A Novelby Joyce Meyer
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. This is the first Christian fiction book that I've read. The story was captivating and I couldn't put it down. It was inspiring and a great reminder that God has a plan for each one of us. (  ) clowndust | Nov 1, 2009 |  I loved this book even in the darker parts. The characters seemed so real, perhaps it was the way it was read. It was good that a Christian author didn't try to sugarcoat the problems of the 1950's South. I think I'd like to read more by these authors, at least the fiction. (  ) eliorajoy | Oct 13, 2009 | A touching story about 14-year old Jeny Blake who picks up a penny embedded in the pavement. She has o idea that this penny is from heaven and will change her lie! God leads her to new, loving friends who help ease the shame and abuse -- the secrets in her life. (  ) CoraJoanBurgett | Sep 6, 2008 | This is an amazingly moving and touching novel which makes you take a deep look at your life. You will not see something as simple as a penny in the same way again. A great story about a young girl who refuses to give in to the mental and physical torments she is forced to endure, especially once she realizes that God truly does love her no matter what. A very great reminder of the power of God's love for each and every one of us. ( ) kristioverly | Apr 25, 2008 | Incredibly inspirational book, couldn't put it down, loved it! ( ) dmorrison | Apr 6, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0446695939, Paperback)Jenny Blake has a theory about life: big decisions often don't amount to much, but little decisions sometimes transform everything. Her theory proves true the summer of 1955, when 14-year-old Jenny makes the decision to pick up a penny imbedded in asphalt, and consequently ends up stopping a robbery, getting a job, and meeting a friend who changes her life forever.Jenny and Miss Shaw form a friendship that dares both of them to confront secrets in their pasts--secrets that threaten to destroy them. Jenny helps Miss Shaw open up to the community around her, while Miss Shaw teaches Jenny to meet even life's most painful challenges with confidence and faith. This unexpected relationship transforms both characters in ways neither could have anticipated, and the ripple effect that begins in the summer of the penny goes on to bring new life to the people around them, showing how God works in the smallest details. Even in something as small as a penny. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:11 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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