Finding Grace is the powerful, often humorous, and deeply moving story of one woman's journey of broken dreams. It is the story of how a painful legacy of the past is confronted and met with peace. This book is for anyone who has struggled to understand why our desires—even the simplest ones—are sometimes denied or who has questioned where God is when we need Him most. This story is about one woman's unlikely road to motherhood. Finally, it's a book about the "undeserved gift which is life itself." It's the story of "Finding Grace."
Donna VanLiere has entertained millions with her inspirational stories. In her new book, she gives us a candid look into her own life—a life filled with suffering and pain, but one that ultimately finds peace with itself.
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"touching, thoughtful ideas about overcoming challenges in the "deserts" of life...things that happen beyond our control outside of the Plan we had for ourselves...I related to this, as the last 5 years in particular have been an adventure in dealing peacefully with things we didn't plan on."
— Ann (5 out of 5 stars)
“This is an absolutely lovely book, so heartfelt and…well, just plain wonderful.”
— Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling author of Christmas LettersThis is an absolutely lovely book, so heartfelt and...well just plain wonderful.
— Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling author of Christmas Letters“[VanLiere] vividly tells stories of horrors, sadness, and, finally, grace with a personable tone that makes readers cheer her growth and ultimate success.”
— AudioFile" Watch for my review soon on BOOKIN' WITH BINGO and my interview with the author. "
— Karen, 2/19/2014" Interesting, and I loved the integration of so many literary quotes. I did find the book too preachy. "
— Eleanor, 2/17/2014" Really good, easy read. Inspiring memoir. "
— Ruth, 2/7/2014" I enjoyed this book. It was truly honest, and it was inspiring without being sappy. This is a quick read and a great pick-me-up for those times when we need to be reminded that it's not all about us and our problems, and that grace is all around us. We often just don't notice it. "
— Linda, 1/31/2014" A true story of the life of the author of "The Christmas Shoes" and other books. Her story includes sexual abuse, infertility and adoption and lots of God's grace. "
— Pat, 1/28/2014" I thoroughly enjoyed this book about the author's life. She is honest and interesting in relating her decisions, mistakes, triumphs, and heartbreaks to her spiritual journey. I admire her Christian outlook on life. "
— Laura, 12/26/2013" a good memoir, but was a little "filled." there were good ideas and thoughts, they were just spread out by repetition and spiritual padding and i felt those things slowed down the message. "
— Amanda, 12/3/2013" good story, author talks about finding her way back to faith after a series of situations in her life that would cause anyone to lose faith and hope. very upbeat and encouraging. "
— Cindy, 11/17/2013" A biographical story of Donna VanLiere, author of Christmas Shoes, among many others. There were nuggets of gold in her writing about grace, forgiveness, purpose, and focus. She shared her time in the desert and how God led her through and was there for her all along. A victorious story I enjoyed. "
— Teri, 10/17/2013" Not a bad read, but not a great self help book. "
— Melissa, 9/18/2013" I got to the middle of this book and got so bored with it, I stopped reading it. "
— Meaghan, 7/13/2013" Love her fiction, nonfiction is not her genre. "
— Christine, 6/14/2013" Fantastic book...very inspirational. Exactly what I needed in this time of my life. "
— Heidi, 3/28/2013" Not terrible but a little too religious for me. It took "grace" to a whole new level. I listened to it while sewing and it was OK to pass the time. It might be helpful for someone going through infertility and adoption. "
— Colleen, 3/5/2013" Donna VanLiere is a woman who has been through the heartbreak of infertility. Through that lens she write about life's disappointments and how to cope with them. Definitely liked this book. "
— Barbw, 11/19/2012" Ever wonder about people who just say the right things at the right time? Well, this helped me understand that..... "
— Debbie, 9/14/2012" There were several points in this book when I became encouraged that we were heading somewhere important, but it never really fully evolved into a book about any of the major themes. I was just left wanting more of any part of it and less of everything all at once. "
— Amy, 1/7/2012" A nice short read in btween longer boks. "
— Jane, 7/26/2011" Best said by the quote summing up the book: A woman's journeys through her broken dreams... the story is of a woman struggling with infertility and sexual abuse as a child. <br/> The best thing about the book was all the quotes given. Amazing insight and beautifully told! "
— Sheri, 9/19/2010" Ever wonder about people who just say the right things at the right time? Well, this helped me understand that..... "
— Debbie, 6/15/2010" Not terrible but a little too religious for me. It took "grace" to a whole new level. I listened to it while sewing and it was OK to pass the time. It might be helpful for someone going through infertility and adoption. "
— Colleen, 6/6/2010" Donna VanLiere is a woman who has been through the heartbreak of infertility. Through that lens she write about life's disappointments and how to cope with them. Definitely liked this book. "
— Barbw, 3/20/2010" This book is a keeper for me. The author has a wonderful sense of humor, and also one of wonder for the gifts she is given in this life. And not always an easy life at that. I will check out her Christmas Hope series. "
— Ellie, 2/2/2010" a good memoir, but was a little "filled." there were good ideas and thoughts, they were just spread out by repetition and spiritual padding and i felt those things slowed down the message. "
— Amanda, 8/8/2009" good story, author talks about finding her way back to faith after a series of situations in her life that would cause anyone to lose faith and hope. very upbeat and encouraging. "
— Cindy, 8/8/2009Donna VanLiere is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eight books, including The Christmas Shoes, The Christmas Blessing, The Christmas Hope, and The Angels of Morgan Hill. She has earned a number of awards for her writing, including a Retailer’s Choice Award for Fiction and a Silver Angel Award for Inspirational Book, and she has been nominated for a Gold Medallion Book of the Year.