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Liked It Rated 4 stars “Rain Dance by Joy DeKok is a moving look at the power of friendship and faith. Jonica is in her fertility specialist's office to end treatment in acceptance of her barrenness as part of God's plan when she meets Stacie who is there to schedule an abortion for a child who doesn't fit into the plan...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 4 stars

  “Rain Dance by Joy DeKok is a moving look at the power of friendship and faith. Jonica is in her fertility specialist's office to end treatment in acceptance of her barrenness as part of God's plan when she meets Stacie who is there to schedule an abortion for a child who doesn't fit into the plan of her busy life. That fateful meeting will leave both women both permanently changed. Stacie's marriage falls apart in the wake of the abortion, and she turns her anger on Jonica who instead embraces her and the women find a way to bridge the gap between them. DeKok uses Jonica to tell of her own struggle with infertility and she offers up a valuable lesson for anyone who judges couples who are childless. Jonica's faith carrier her through every storm and intrigues Stacie into checking it out for herself. The book is a wonderful read about friendship and how to love those who may be so different from us. The only trouble I had with it was discovering 2/3 of the way through that Jonica is only 24. Based on her career, lifestyle, and attitude, I assumed that she was closer to thirty or even in her mid-thirties. Despite that small issue, it's a great read that should encourage readers on both sides of the abortion debate.”

  clockstein wrote this review Wednesday, December 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 5 stars

  “I just couldn't put his book down! Talk about involving! The premise is that two very different women, one who can't conceive and one who plans on having an abortion because a pregnancy now would be inconvenient, strike up an unlikely friendship. The author takes a beautifully compassionate approach to a very emotional subject. This story is a must read for anyone who has undergone an abortion, is unable to conceive, or loves someone who has experienced either side.”

  Joan wrote this review Tuesday, October 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No