The sisters of the Yada Yada Prayer Group are learning how to be real—with each other and with God.
After a particularly exhausting year with the Yada Yada Prayer Group, all Jodi Baxter wants is a break. She even asks God for a little “dull and boring” in the new year. Instead she finds that when you’re open to His plans, life is unpredictable—in the best and hardest ways.
Jodi’s life is suddenly full of changes, and they can be described as anything but boring. Out of all the Yada Yadas, God has Leslie “Stu” Stuart move into the Baxter’s upstairs flat, which requires a lot of patience—and tongue-biting—on Jodi’s part. She’s continually unnerved by guilt stemming from the accident and dreads the day when she comes face-to-face with Hakim’s mother. Plus, Bandana Woman, who was safely locked up in prison, has returned. Phew!
Through prayer and friendship, the Yada Yadas are getting real. Dull and boring? Not a chance.
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"Each book in this series is so different from its predecessor. The characters are the same, and the story teller is always Jodi Baxter, 3rd grade teacher, wife, mother ... but her interactions in each book center on a different set of members of the Yada Yada Prayer group. The series is a good read."
— Kathy (4 out of 5 stars)
" This book is the 3rd of Yada Yada Prayer Group...I haven't found the 2nd book yet. I don't know what I am missing. I know that in ministries like this it can involve a whole lot of people. I like how when the group meets all of their families, and attends each one's church. How the group meets every other week at someone's designated home. I like how they support one another in every day living. I know that some people are well meaning, and a know it all, like Stu, but she had good intentions. Up until she didn't want to tell about her life. She keeps everything locked up inside. I didn't think that was fair for the whole group. But some of us are like that. Each one of them had a major problem. One of the woman were always there helping out. Its a good book, flows through easily. Fun and energentic. Even in hard times. "
— Shelly, 2/17/2014" I was concerned that the yada themes would get old, but it hasn't happened in this one! The women continue to be challenged to live out their faith in the real world. "
— Connie, 2/16/2014" This entire series is great in my opinion. Uplifting and spiritual in a way that I can relate to. "
— Jodie, 2/16/2014" I have enjoyed each one of the Yada Yada books! I look forward to starting the next one! "
— Dee, 2/5/2014" It was entertaining, but spiritual content presented too much "health and wealth" theology and no "meat". "
— Michelle, 2/2/2014" another series that is better as it goes along. Over 400 pages, and throughout the reading, I kept wanting to read a little bit more. (Just one more chapter syndrome) "
— Jennifer, 1/28/2014" Just finished this one---concluding in the marriage of Avis and Peter, and the baptisms of YoYo and former prisoner, Becky Wallace--------and have book #4 in my hand. These ladies are my imaginary friends! "
— Ellie, 1/28/2014" I really like this series. The books are so uplifting and I love the way the author develops each character. "
— Marie, 1/25/2014" Wow, they just keep getting better! "
— Tracy, 1/20/2014" recommended by couple friends, but i found it very predictable and the main character whiny "
— Molli, 1/16/2014" The group continues through trials and tribualtions. They are forced to face issues and work for the solutions "
— Tara, 1/6/2014" I love this series. I can totally relate to the characters and even though it is fiction, I find myself adapting to change in my life similar to these characters. I have found a new favorite author in Neta Jackson. "
— Cynthia, 1/3/2014" Great narrator, easy to follow even though I got this CD out of order (book 2 hadn't arrived at my library when I had 3 and 4). "
— Angie, 12/28/2013" Nice read about women and friendships and the power of prayer. "
— Debbie, 12/19/2013" Really enjoyed, now on to book 4! "
— Lacey, 12/18/2013" Didnt realize this was part of a series. I hope it is ok to jump into the middle of the series and still be able to catch up. "
— Sarah, 12/10/2013" I have read the other Yada Yada books and really enjoyed them. This one was just ok though. "
— Beth, 12/4/2013" Another good installment in the Yada Yada series. "
— Christina, 8/23/2013" The third in the series. I like each book a little bit more. Will read the 4th and 5th books too. "
— Sue, 7/22/2013" This group of christian women, and their families, really make you want to live a better life. I loved the part where the main character actually prays for each one of her students individually. We always talk and hear of doing this but she actually does it. "
— Carolyn, 7/22/2013" I liked this Yada Yada book better than the previous two but I think it is because the story is developing more with each book so it is more interesting. I'm ready to read the next book in the series to see what comes next for the Yada Yada Sisters. "
— Elaine, 2/21/2013" 2 1/2 stars. Still great characters, but author is becoming repetitive -- not just book to book, but even within the same story. "
— Cathleen, 2/12/2013" I had a really hard time finishing this book. The author REALLY likes wordy analogies that slow the reader down. I'll finish the series, of course, but only because I want to know what happens in the story, not because I like the author's writing style. "
— Stephanie, 2/6/2013" In this book, I really liked how the story of Becky Wallace is evolving and I can't wait to read how it will continue in the next book. "
— Swantje, 11/16/2012" This was the second book that I read. I enjoyed it. "
— Linda, 9/28/2012" This series is excellent. I recommend it highly for Christian readers interested in the power of prayer and redemption in a multicultural setting. "
— Sue, 8/7/2012" I enjoyed this book.. The more I read the more I wanted to read!! "
— Jdubsgirl, 5/19/2012" I love this series, it moves me in ways I didn't expect. Real women dealing with everyday struggles. It lets me in on a world I wouldn't ordinary be exposed to. "
— Teesa, 12/12/2011" It was ok. I enjoyed it, but I didn't love it. I probably won't read any more of this author but I didn't regret reading this book. "
— Grace, 10/13/2011" I had a really hard time finishing this book. The author REALLY likes wordy analogies that slow the reader down. I'll finish the series, of course, but only because I want to know what happens in the story, not because I like the author's writing style. "
— Stephanie, 3/7/2011" Wow, they just keep getting better! "
— Tracy, 3/6/2011" Another good installment in the Yada Yada series. "
— Christina, 12/30/2010" This entire series is great in my opinion. Uplifting and spiritual in a way that I can relate to. "
— Jodie, 12/25/2010" In this book, I really liked how the story of Becky Wallace is evolving and I can't wait to read how it will continue in the next book.<br/><br/> "
— Swantje, 7/10/2010" Didnt realize this was part of a series. I hope it is ok to jump into the middle of the series and still be able to catch up. "
— Sarah, 3/27/2010" The theme of this book I think is Redemption. There is also a theme of Refreshing - that God makes our lives Refreshing. <br/> <br/>I enjoy the characters in this series. The reading is flowing and enjoyable. "
— Jo, 3/26/2010" recommended by couple friends, but i found it very predictable and the main character whiny "
— Molli, 2/4/2010" Just finished this one---concluding in the marriage of Avis and Peter, and the baptisms of YoYo and former prisoner, Becky Wallace--------and have book #4 in my hand. These ladies are my imaginary friends! "
— Ellie, 11/25/2009" These include her dislike for prayer group member Stu, her struggle to forgive the woman who invaded her house, and the fallout from her car accident. There are also several celebrations that keep the story from being a downer. <br/> <br/> "
— Deborah, 9/30/2009" I enjoyed this book.. The more I read the more I wanted to read!! "
— Jdubsgirl, 9/29/2009Neta Jackson’s award-winning Yada books have sold more than 800,000 copies and are spawning prayer groups across the country. Neta and her husband, Dave, are an award-winning writing team, best known for the Trailblazer Books—a forty-volume series of historical fiction with 1.5 million in sales—and Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes (volumes 1–4). They live in the Chicago area.