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Liked It “This was my first read by Stacy Hawkins-Adams. I was pleasantly surprised although her books have been recommended on numerous occasions. This story was very touching. A wonderful mix of characters who through her wonderful way of building a tale, grew on you and became personable and memprable...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This was my first read by Stacy Hawkins-Adams. I was pleasantly surprised although her books have been recommended on numerous occasions. This story was very touching. A wonderful mix of characters who through her wonderful way of building a tale, grew on you and became personable and memprable for me. I don't like to give away story lines, that is what the synopsis is for, but I would highly recommend this book to not just inspirational/faith based or Christian Fiction readers, but to anyone who loves a well written story. I anticipate the sequel to this one. Very nice job Stacy.”
VickiJAustin wrote this review Saturday, October 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Stacy Hawkins Adams offers us a realistic view of a woman living her life according to society’s rules and not her own with The Someday List’s main character, Rachelle Covington - wife, mother, daughter, niece, sister and friend. These very terms that Rachelle uses to define who she is becomes all too bothersome when she receives disturbing news from a friend across the miles.
Echelon Book Reviews wrote this review Sunday, April 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Stacy Hawkins Adams writes in such a way that helps readers understand the emotional turmoil Rachelle experiences with her ex-husband, Troy, her college friend, Jillian, and her husband, Dr. Covington. After a brief separation from her well-to-do husband and family lifestyle, and after having received the challenge of a lifetime from a terminal friend, Rachelle evaluates whether or not she is truly happy.
The main character, Rachelle, deals with emotions of anger, bitterness, confusion, regret and more in this novel. Revisiting her past, Rachelle learns to and is eventually able to lean on God for assistance in addressing issues that will give her closure about lots that has transpired in her life. She not only evaluates the roles others have played, but examines self as well. Rachelle makes a conscious decision to seek God in all things after being witness to His love, grace and mercy shown upon those around her. Rachelle’s family members become an emotional support and she receives the spiritual guidance that she needs once she opens up and becomes truthful to herself.
I believe the main premise for this story is that we have to be happy with self before we can make others happy or even be in a mutually satisfying relationship with others. I think the lesson the author wants readers to come away with from this selection is to seek God in order to know and understand Him better. Be happy with self first; then add to that. This is the way to experience true happiness.
I was happy with the fact that Rachelle was willing to face her past and welcome challenges of the future. There weren’t any gaps or loose ends for me. The author doesn’t get too preachy but does convey spiritual messages to readers. Ms. Adams does a good job with character development and I appreciated getting to know each one, a little about their pasts and what got them to the spiritual level they are today.
I recommend this novel to women living their lives according to someone else’s terms and not their own. The ultimate question – Do you know who you are in Christ? To what extent will you sacrifice real joy and happiness for the sake of pleasing others?
Review by Tavares S. Carney
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“Rachelle and Gabe Covington have been married eleven years. Rachelle had everything she could possibly want as far as material things, but she longed for something more meaningful. Tired of being in the presence of a man who just didn’t get it, she left Houston, TX and took a trip to San Diego; her childhood friend, Jillian, had requested her presence. The reason for the invite was a sad one, however, Rachelle was sure of one thing when she left – It was time to figure out who she was and what she wanted in life.
Katrina L. Burchett wrote this review Monday, March 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
When Rachelle’s plane landed in Houston, she was not ready to go home. She got in her car and headed to Jubilant, TX to spend some time with her Aunt Irene, Uncle Charles and the rest of her family. She found them at St. Peter’s Baptist Church along with something much unexpected.
Back in Houston, Gabe was having a temper tantrum because his wife wasn’t at home where she belonged. He was about to leave for Uganda and Rachelle should have been there to drive him to the airport.
The thought came to me as I was writing this review that with all the talk of God in this book something was missing. Characters spoke of having a relationship with God, and this was good. However, there can be no “true” relationship with God unless a person accepts Jesus as personal Lord and Savior. Jesus is the key. He is the One who died for our sins. He is the mediator between God and man. He is the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. As characters talked about living for God and having a relationship with Him it would have been great if this extremely important point was made clear. Chapter twenty-five or twenty-seven; either would have been a perfect place for this gifted author to include it.
I did enjoy reading The Someday List. I liked Aunt Melba; she was a lively woman. Rachelle stayed in Jubilant for quite a while and during that time she resolved past issues, learned about forgiveness, and started to talk to God. And while in Uganda, Gabe learned quite a few important life lessons. The story didn’t end the way I was hoping it would, but Rachelle seemed okay with the choice she made and that was a good thing. I like how the author shows Christians are not perfect people, reminding us saved folk that we all fall short but God is always there ready to forgive and to help get us back on the right path.
This book includes an excerpt from the next novel in the Jubilant Soul series. It looks like Rachelle’s cousin, Indigo, has returned to Jubilant after attending college. I liked Indigo. I didn’t get to know her very well in this book, so I’m really looking forward to reading her story!
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“Rachelle Covington is living a life most of us can only dream about. But not even the dream home, fancy car and wealthy husband can stave off the feelings of emptiness. These feelings really begin to overwhelm her after she receives a call from a childhood friend with news that makes her push pause on her own life and do some deep self-examination.
Renee W wrote this review Thursday, January 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Determined not to let her life be more than a shallow, superficial existence that is based mainly on appearance and material possessions, Rachelle returns to her hometown with hopes to gain a clear perspective on every aspect of her life. What she doesn’t expect is to come face to face with an unresolved issue from her past that, if allowed, could jeopardize everything.
The Someday List is a magnificent literary offering that even the staunchest critic of Christian fiction would enjoy. It is well written, with characters one can easily identify with, a plot that is real and has affected people of every race, creed, color and nationality. And while this novel is Christian fiction, it is in no way “preachy.” Instead, it speaks to you softly and subtly, just like the voice of the Holy Spirit.
Simply put, The Someday List is a book that greatly benefits everyone who reads it.
~~Renee Williams, a freelance reviewer at All the Buzz, is the CEO of Literary Signature Services, an event planning business specializing in literary gifts and events for authors , as well as the promotional assistant for TheGRITS.com
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“The Someday List by Stacy Hawkins Adams is the story of a woman's reclamation of herself and her marriage. Rachelle Covington has a life that most women would kill for: beautiful home, handsome doctor husband, two wonderful children, and more money than she knows what to do with. But when she gets word that her childhood friend Jillian is dying from breast cancer, Rachelle realizes that her life is essentially empty and she is floundering. Her husband, Gabe, treats her as an employee, and no amount of money can fill that empty place inside. When Gabe travels to Uganda to do some medical work there and her children spend the summer with her parents, Rachelle uses the freedom to connect with old friends and family in hopes of discovering where her life went wrong and if it's not too late to fix it. Adams populates her book with quirky and colorful characters making the dialogue zip along. Gabe and Rachelle both have plenty of growing to do, and I enjoyed how Adams didn't take the easy way out in resolving their troubles. It's a great novel that will encourage readers to make their own Someday Lists.”
clockstein wrote this review Wednesday, January 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Someday List moved me to tears on more than one occasion, but they were not sorrowful tears. They were the kind of tears that make you want to hug your family and show more love. The kind that make you want to ask for forgiveness and offer it to others. Everything about this story was done right. It was hard to put down and I kept wanting to pick it up at every opportunity to read it. I loved the themes, the spiritual lessons and the insight. This story went beyond the warm fuzzies and dug deep into the heart, but yet it made my heart sing, too.
MichelleSutton wrote this review Saturday, January 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Without giving away any spoilers I just have to say that I really appreciated the author's unique approach to forgiveness in a novel. Like having the characters look each other in the eyes and say what they really think so they can put the past behind them and truly love who they are with. I loved that. This story is honest, heartfelt, and contains flawed characters that make them seem all the more real. I was pulled into the story from the very beginning and could totally relate to the heroine's journey every step of the way.
I highly recommend this book and can't say enough good things about it! I just don't want to give away any pivotal points in my review so you have to check it out for yourself to see what I mean.
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