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Liked It “This is one of my favorite books of 2008. It’s fun, comical, and down to earth. Sincerely, Mayla,centers around Mayla Strong. A woman whose life is falling apart, while she’s being sucked into her friends problems. There was only one thing to do–take a vacation. Off she goes to visit family where...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is one of my favorite books of 2008. It’s fun, comical, and down to earth. Sincerely, Mayla,centers around Mayla Strong. A woman whose life is falling apart, while she’s being sucked into her friends problems. There was only one thing to do–take a vacation. Off she goes to visit family where she can rest and relax. There is little rest and relaxation happening on this trip. Not only do her friends literally show up on the doorstep, but she discovers that her family has their own problems. Control freak Mayla tries to solve every ones problems her way. Before long she realizes it should be God’s way, and God will work everything out.
rclark wrote this review Saturday, September 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This should be in every beach bag and on every summer reading list. It’s an easy read that tackles some very difficult and heavy issues without being disrespectful. It’s also a great read for all your unsaved friends as it shows a positive and Biblical way to handle certain ills in society.
This is the sequel to Just As I Am. I haven’t read that one yet, but I’m going to drop it in my suitcase for my own vacation.
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“This sequel to Just As I Am, takes up with the main character, Mayla, still struggling with issues. Like the first book, this one made me LAUGH out loud! I love the way Virgina Smith tells a story. What a terrific read.”
SmilingSally wrote this review Friday, June 13 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved this book!”
ForstRose wrote this review Wednesday, May 21 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Sincerely, Mayla was a delight to read. Mayla, a bit quirky and headstrong, knows where she is going in life and doesn’t mind telling people what they probably don’t want to hear, but need to hear in order to know God and to grow.
Cindy Bauer wrote this review Friday, April 18 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
She loses her job and moves in with her grandmother and aunt in Florida. But first, she needs to settle something with the pastor. Then she finds herself dealing with a troubled teenager who has gotten pregnant. And then there’s the rabbit. Oh my!
Who else but God can help Mayla deal with life and the various circumstances we often find ourselves in? She’s a headstrong Christian with a good heart, bent on straightening out a few things in her life. She’s not one to “let things go”.
Where else but in this book could you find a dysfunctional family, a pastor on the “rebound”, a rabbit as stubborn as the person taking care of it, a teenager in trouble, a gay friend with a different point of view on Christianity, and then there’s Mayla, with her hands full and right in the middle of everything!
I loved this story and wish now I had read Virginia Smith’s first book about Mayla. Smith demonstrates her writing abilities to the fullest. Her story is smooth, her characters are real and she handles some of the toughest situations with ease and grace. I love it when a Christian book doesn’t preach, but teaches the ways of God. Brilliantly and masterfully written, Smith has become another of my favorite authors. I look forward to reading more of her work. I give Sincerely, Mayla 5 stars! A must read!
Cindy Bauer, Author / Speaker / Reviewer
www.cindybauerbooks.com – www.cindybauer.blogspot.com
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Author of: Chasing Memories - January 2006 and Shades of Blue - October 2007”
“About the book: Just as life is beginning to come together for spunky, purple-haired Mayla Strong, she loses her job and her boyfriend. When she escapes to sunny Florida, her problems only tag along. In this heartwarming sequel to Just As I Am, Mayla learns how to balance friends, family, and faith while living in a messed-up world. My review: Sincerely, Mayla is probably Smith's best book yet. Mayla is a flawed, yet loveable character because she is genuine, especially when it comes to her relationship with God. Much of the time she is too distracted by life to pray, so she starts doing things on her own and then realizes she forgot to include God. A self-declared control freak, Mayla gains insight into her family's dysfunction and learns that sometimes for their own good, people need to hear what they are doing to hurt others. Mayla's life demonstrates that love wants to see relationships healed. Love wants to see people set free. While written in the first person point of view, it's not at all obvious. I love when an author can do that. Smith's writing is flawless and smooth-flowing. Her character's inner voice was so realistically done, you'll feel like you are in Mayla's head. And I totally loved how Mayla was passive aggressive and talked to herself while she read e-mails from Pastor Paul. What a scream! I also was very touched by the subplot with Lindsey. The truths that came out through her story were so well done I wish every teen in trouble would read this book...just for the message alone. And you've gotta love Stuart. Smith illustrated through Mayla's relationship with him that being salt and light to the unsaved really does make them thirst. But the most important thing is to love them as Christ loves us. The message to Stuart about how Jesus perceived him when he asked Mayla the tough questions was so beautifully done that it made me tear up. I dare say I've not seen this type of scenario written in a more honest and loving way anywhere. Yeah, Mayla was real, but Sincerely, Mayla shows that you don't have to be perfect to show people Jesus through your life. You just have to live sincerely and let Him abide in you so people will see Him in your eyes. What a beautiful illustration of an eternal truth. Sincerely, Mayla was published by Kregel and released in March 2008. ”
MichelleSutton wrote this review Saturday, March 29 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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