Sarah Harper is driven to achieve success no matter what the cost. She wants to do good and not hurt the people she loves -- especially children and her husband, Joe -- but her desire to succeed in her career too often leaves little time for family.
One cold, autumn afternoon, all of that changes when Sarah's car plunges off a bridge and into a river. She is presumed dead by those on the "outside," but Sarah's spirit is still very much alive. What she discovers on the other side transforms everything about Sarah's view of life -- past, present, and future.
When Sarah is revived, she is a changed woman. And the unsuspecting world around her will never be the same again.
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"This book started out rather slowly, but it wasn't long and I couldn't put it down. This is another book about heaven, but this one is fiction. But, it really makes you look at your life and helps you prioritize the important things in life. This is a great book and I highly recommend it! "
— Peg (5 out of 5 stars)
“Powerful faith-based fiction.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review“Bestselling authors Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford have joined up again as a fiction writing team in this newest offering to Christian fans…Readers and fans of Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford will enjoy this kindly offered reminder of the brevity of life and how choices, large and small, have serious, life-altering repercussions.”
— BookreporterThe Penny is an emotionally gripping story that stayed with me for days. Unforgettable! In their own bold and savvy way, Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford shake up the Christian fiction world.
— Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling authorYou'll love this book! Expect to be captured in the first few pages. Need a reminder of God's plan to use little things to make a big difference? Then dig in.
— Max Lucado, New York Times bestselling author, on The Penny" It's not meant to be an epic novel but sure does make you think... "
— Susan, 2/15/2014" So different than what I expected. Not quite as good as The Penny, Meyer/Bedford's debut novel, and if you haven't read The Penny, I would recommend it first. This was good, but not great. And The Penny was great. "
— Jessica, 2/10/2014" Enjoying this one as i have all other Joyce Meyer books "
— Mary, 2/2/2014" Love this book, it keeps your attension. "
— Karen, 1/31/2014" This book was great and had a wonderful Christian undertone to it. Not so much that someone would be turned away from it, but just enough of a fantastic story and faith to keep you wanting more. "
— Megan, 1/31/2014" So-so book. "
— Paula, 1/23/2014" really good. it is so true to life as far as how busy we can get just trying to live. we forget the important things. i do believe we all have guardian angels. "
— Cindy, 1/21/2014" This book started out rather slowly, but it wasn't long and I couldn't put it down. This is another book about heaven, but this one is fiction. But, it really makes you look at your life and helps you prioritize the important things in life. This is a great book and I highly recommend it! "
— Peg, 1/13/2014" This was an okay book. A little slow and it took my a while to read it because I just couldn't get into it, but I finally got it finished. Not something that I would recommend or read again for sure. "
— Geokowgurl, 1/10/2014" This was a feel good book. Made me think of the TV show Touched by an angel! "
— Denise, 12/24/2013" A wonderful book that really opens your eyes to what is most important in life! "
— Terri, 12/17/2013" This was a great book I would highly recommand it!!!! "
— Abigail, 12/16/2013" Good reminder that the only thing that will truly make us happy is making others happy. "
— Jennie, 12/6/2013" Predictable story of a woman who puts her career before her family. Then a tragic accident and a ripoff from a Christmas Carol show her how he life was and could be. "
— Michele, 12/4/2013" Enjoyed very much. Good learning lessons. "
— Julie, 11/30/2013" A wonderful novel. I learnt that every Christian should live every day as if its her last on earth. This book reveals the importance of family over work and the importance of living a life that is ready for the after-life with Christ. "
— Tejumade, 10/29/2013" I was pleasantly surprised by this book! It does make you stop and take a good, hard look at your life. It makes you reprioritize and realize what really matters in life. "
— Candice, 10/10/2013" Interesting concept for a novel, but a little far-fetched. "
— Dawn, 8/23/2013" I loved this book - I picked it out from Barnes and Noble because it was on sale. It had me on edge and I thoroughly enjoyed it. "
— Chelsea, 5/6/2013" Very good book! Couldn't put it down! "
— Jodi, 1/12/2013" I appreciate the research that the author put into the character's career (stocks) and also the knowledge of the baseball team. I thought that was clever and a lot of hard work. "
— Kail, 10/3/2012" This book was kinda blah to me. It took everything I had to finish it and yet the end was kinda predictable. "
— Rachael, 7/25/2012" Actually got to read for leisure over Christmas break! "
— Jess, 6/30/2012" I can't put this book down. This is a perfect example of how many of us live our lives. Not finding time for what is really important in life. "
— Rosemary, 6/20/2012" this is a christian fiction. i liked it and it has group discussion questions at the end "
— Joyce, 12/3/2011" A good, if somewhat simplistic, book. Not entirely predictable, but ultimately ended as one would think it would. However, it was uplifting and touching, although not exactly multi-layered when it comes to character development -- not to say they don't change, of course. "
— Helen, 11/16/2011" It was 'okay' "
— Christina, 10/2/2011" I thought this was a good book. It definitely made me think about my priorities. God, husband & kids ... family over work. "
— Angela, 9/12/2011" A different kind of book for Joyce Meyer. "
— Sharon, 8/16/2011" Didnt really get good until she drove off the bridge, defiantly not my favorite by these authors. "
— Courtney, 7/10/2011" Slow start - still waiting for the big event to happen! When it did - I was disappointed, too much of a religous overtone "
— Jay, 6/24/2011" This book was great and had a wonderful Christian undertone to it. Not so much that someone would be turned away from it, but just enough of a fantastic story and faith to keep you wanting more. "
— Megan, 3/24/2011" I loved this book - I picked it out from Barnes and Noble because it was on sale. It had me on edge and I thoroughly enjoyed it. "
— Chelsea, 3/4/2011" I loved the message of this book! It was inspirational, especially in times like these when one can get so caught up in moving forward that they forget to enjoy the here and now. The book was a bit predictable, but a nice read! <br/> <br/> "
— Dana, 1/8/2011" I didn't know this was a "religious" story. It had valuable message and was a quick read. "
— Rachel, 11/19/2010" A spiritual journey of a hard working woman who had a near death experienced. Well written throughout and a thought provoking novel. <br/> <br/> <br/> "
— Isolabella, 11/17/2010" Interesting concept for a novel, but a little far-fetched. "
— Dawn, 10/17/2010" This was a feel good book. Made me think of the TV show Touched by an angel! "
— Denise, 9/30/2010" Great book, thought I had it figured out but I was wrong. It does have some surprises. "
— Rachel, 9/13/2010" A wonderful novel. I learnt that every Christian should live every day as if its her last on earth. This book reveals the importance of family over work and the importance of living a life that is ready for the after-life with Christ. "
— Tejumade, 8/18/2010" This was a selection for my Church Book Club and I found it to be very predictable but I would recommend for readers that normally would not pick a title from a Christian writer. "
— Sydney, 8/15/2010" This was a good read....with all of the simple life's lessons wrapped into one book. Worth the read, as we sometimes seem to forgot the importance of the little things. "
— Pam, 7/14/2010" This book was a very fast read. I learned that life is way too short and we must not get caught up in the meaningless things in life. What is really important in this life is family and seeking a closer relationship with our loved ones and our Lord. "
— Yomayra, 6/12/2010" This was a good book. I enjoyed seeing the main character change and grow in her faith. The little boy reminded me of my daughter at my mother-in-law's funeral when she saw a white feather float out of the sky she said it was grandma in heaven. "
— Jen, 6/8/2010Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. She has written more than eighty bestselling inspirational books, including The Secret to True Happiness, 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life, the entire Battlefield of the Mind family of books, her first venture into fiction with The Penny, and many others. She has also released thousands of audio teachings, as well as a complete video library. Her Enjoying Everyday Life radio and television programs are broadcast around the world, and she travels extensively conducting conferences.
Deborah Bedford is a career fiction writer who began her professional life as a journalist in a Colorado mountain town. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Penny, as well as the author of the bestselling novels Touch the Sky and The Story Jar. She and her husband, Jack, have two children and live in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.