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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Embrace Me by Lisa Samson is another jewel in Samson's crown. Valentine stars as the Lizard Woman in a travelling freak show along with her friend, Lella, the Human Cocoon. While it's not a great life, it's one that she has come to terms with until returning to winter in a small North Carolina...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Beautiful story of forgiveness, hope.”
NarniaLover wrote this review Sunday, November 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A side show freak, a self mulitating priest, and a tattoo preacher come together in this Southern gothic tale of grace and redemption. Remniscent of Carson McCullers and Flannery O'Connor.”
LIsa M wrote this review Monday, June 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Odd story told from two different perspectives. Not great writing and pretty predictable. Some interesting insights on repentance and forgiveness.”
Michele P wrote this review Monday, May 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Awesome creative book! Wow, Lisa is a risk taker!”
Sheryl Lee wrote this review Tuesday, May 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was much different from anything I've ever read... but the story was really powerful. Lisa Samson wove two very different stories into one... and it's beautiful how she does it. I didn't even see it coming! Lisa Samson could potentially be my new favorite author! This is the first book I've read of hers, though, so we'll see...”
Maureen H wrote this review Monday, April 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“What a fun but sad read. It's intriguing that the author addresses such a hush-hush problem. When you begin to put all the clues together you can't help but appreciate the cleverness of the author.”
Ann V wrote this review Sunday, February 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“forgiveness, what a wonderful gift, for the giver and from the giver..... Because we have been forgiven much.”
Barbara c wrote this review Saturday, August 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I just read pages 100-125. They are on their way to the circus.”
Jennifer A wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Oh. Wow. I'd have to say that Embrace Me has my vote for most inventive storyline. If you gave me a million years, my brain would never come up with such a unique tale. The characters are fascinating and so human, and their spiritual journies are raw and true to life. I'm quickly becoming a Lisa Samson fan.”
Georgiana wrote this review Wednesday, May 21 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Embrace Me by Lisa Samson is another jewel in Samson's crown. Valentine stars as the Lizard Woman in a travelling freak show along with her friend, Lella, the Human Cocoon. While it's not a great life, it's one that she has come to terms with until returning to winter in a small North Carolina town. There she encounters Augustine, a tattooed and dread locked monk, who shakes up her ordered existence with his talk of God and faith. Samson's books are not for those readers who want to be comfortable and comforted in their reading. Her books with self-mutilating pastors and chain-smoking characters make me squirm in my seat like a good sermon. She delves into topics and places few Christian books dare to go, and God bless her for it. Her books are not to be read lightly and tossed aside. They weigh on my soul and heart and never leave me untouched. Augustine quotes Mother Theresa: You only love Christ as much as the person you love the least. Did that make you squirm in your seat? That's what Embrace Me will do to you, make you re-evaluate the strength of your faith and love for God. Samson writes like no one else in the business; each sentence is carefully crafted and weighted. Read this book and be transformed within.”
clockstein wrote this review Monday, May 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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