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clockstein wrote this review Thursday, October 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It's Not About Him by Michelle Sutton is the second book in the Second Glances series. Susie Ziglar is trying to make the best of the horrific situation she's found herself in. After passing out drunk at a party, she was raped and ended up pregnant. While at first she was determined to abort the baby, she instead ending up giving her life to God and decided to put the baby up for adoption. She just wants to do what's right for a change, and that means keeping her distance from Jeff, despite his insistence that he loves her and wants to marry her. Jeff also recently gave up his hard-partying ways and turned to God, and now he wants to make a life with the beautiful woman Susie has become. Sutton depiction of a woman's decision to put her child up for adoption with exquisite attention to detail: Susie's gut-wrenching pain, occasional worries that she made the wrong decision, and fierce determination to do what's right for her child are brilliantly rendered. Susie and Jeff's romance happens in stutters and leaps and huge steps backwards, making it realistic and sweet. Sutton has a special talent for dialogue; she doesn't keep it squeaky clean, but keeps it real. I could easily hear the characters talking to each other. She also portrays well the struggle that men have with the temptation women present with revealing clothing. It's a gritty, realistic view of twenty-somethings, but with a message of hope.”
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“When confronted with an unwanted pregnancy, the decision to abort is often the answer, but this book presents another solution: adoption and looks into the complexities of that decision. I like that the baby becomes a focus of the decision.
SmilingSally wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This easy-to-read Christian fiction is not just for young adults; this senior citizen enjoyed reading it. In addition to looking closely at an edgy problem, romance blooms, bringing a roller coaster of emotions. Although it is the second in the series, it can be read without having read the first title, It's Not About Me. Discussion questions are included.
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1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Michelle Sutton does a fantastic job on this second book in her Second Glances Series. At times Susie drove me bonkers with her indecision. But you know what? It was accurate. With Susie’s family history and what she was facing being a Christian, unwed, and pregnant . . . To see an accurate description of the struggles Christians face, because we are not a perfect people, was refreshing.
Lynn Rush wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I loved watching how Jeff transformed throughout the novel as well. He came from a partying background and just because he became a Christian, it didn’t make all that go away. Memories, temptations, etc. To see how he handled those and grew through setbacks and temptations was true to reality in my opinion.
And of course, the romance. Yes, I loved the romantic elements to this novel too. Some parts were pretty steamy, but I enjoyed how Michelle tastefully painted the word pictures.
So, yeah, go out and buy it
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1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Michelle did not disappoint in this sequel to "It's NOT about ME"! The story deals with an open adoption (among other relevant teen/young adult issues). I think it did a great job of capturing the various emotions that can be experienced in such a scenario, both by the birth mother and adoptive parents. Can't wait for the next book in this series!”
Laurie~Christian, Reader, Homemaker, AVON Independent Sales Rep wrote this review Thursday, September 10 2009. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“It's Not About Him was a great book! I finished it in less than a week, most of it being in a day. Michelle Sutton continues to put out good material. She isn't afraid to write it how it is. It's quite refreshing.The characters are completely real and easy to relate to.
Miss_Mallory wrote this review Thursday, September 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The storyline is original and addictive! It deals with God, drama, and romance, and what teen doesn't devour those kinds of books?
I definitely recommend this book!
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1 of 1 members found this review helpful“I am adopted and this is the first book that I have read with the point of view focused on the birth mother and the couple adopting the baby. All of the emotions in the story were real and raw. I felt everyone of them. What is great about what Michelle Sutton is that she isn't afraid to write about what is real. This stuff is really going on in our YA today and she writes about it honestly and right in your face! I didn't want to put the book down! This is an absolutely beautiful story. It shows that an birth mother and the adopted family can work together for the good of the child. This is a definite must read, it's one of my top 10 for the year!”
Andie wrote this review Friday, August 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Wow. This is a moving story. I was crying in the first 45 minutes! I think the first book in the series is still my favorite, but book two is amazing also. I love Jeff. He is great, however, Susie got on my nerves. She had major trust issues, but by the end of the book she has worked through them, and I ended up loving her too. This whole story is just amazing, and Sutton is a great writer. She writes such moving books that make you cry, laugh, and think; I love them!”
ContinuousDelights wrote this review Thursday, August 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Jill Williamson wrote this review Wednesday, April 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Susie wakes up after a party knowing something isn't right. When she discovers she is pregnant but has no idea who the father is, she decides to place her baby for adoption with an infertile couple from church. Following through ends up being more challenging than she'd imagined. But she wants to do the right thing. If only Jeff would quit trying to marry her so she'll keep her baby! Why doesn't he understand? It's not about him; it's about what's best for her child. Meanwhile, a man shows up in her life that looks irritatingly familiar. Could he be the father?
The thing that’s so great about Michelle Sutton is that she isn’t afraid to be real. It’s Not About Him is a gripping story about two people struggling to make right choices despite their past mistakes. The plot is filled with tough topics of rape, drinking, premarital sex, and murder, but Michelle deals with each scenario in a realistic way that proclaims Christ as the answer to all sin and reminds readers that He can work through any tragedy. Michelle weaves a series of plots that both break and warm the heart. It’s Not About Him is the perfect sequel. Michelle has written another honest look into the world young Christians struggle to live in every day. I praise God for the way she shows her readers that they can stay pure if they lean on Christ and make good choices. I pray these books will change lives. I’m so looking forward to book three.
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“Here is another book I've written so of course I love it!”
MichelleSutton wrote this review Tuesday, March 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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