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Who Do I Lean On?: A Yada Yada House of Hope Novel Audiobook
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You can only walk forward when you learn how to lean
Just months after her husband threw her out of their penthouse and sent their two sons away, Gabrielle Fairbanks is finally getting back on her feet. She has a job she loves at the homeless shelter, an apartment for her and the boys, caring friends, and even a new love interest. Best of all, an unexpected windfall has given her a brand-new dream—a House of Hope for homeless mothers and their children.
Piece by piece, Gabby’s new life is coming together—but the old one keeps dragging her back. First her husband Philip hints at a reconciliation…then hits her up for a loan to pay his gambling debts. And when Gabby tells him no, he makes a desperate move that puts them all in harm’s way. How can she even think of embarking on a new venture when so much is up in the air?
Gabby is realizing that she needs something far greater than her own strength or even that of her friends. That to move forward, she must first lean on the only One who knows what the future holds.
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"I think one of the reasons I like this series so much is because Neta Jackson doesn't sugar coat the believers life. She also doesn't make believing in God seem easy. She portrays characters in real life as they work through real life with God. I don't know if this is the last in the series or not but it ended well."
— Beth (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Jackson uses the Chicago setting to good effect in building on previous titles from this and her Yada Yada Prayer Group series, offering an unblinkered Christian perspective on family, friendship, and personal obligations while allowing the reader to vicariously experience the remarkable range of experiences shared by those living in shelters, with not so much as a closet to call their own.”
— Booklist
Who Do I Lean On? Listener Reviews
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" I really like this series. As usual, I get bothered because it's so long til the next book!! "
— Janice, 2/19/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this second book in Neta Jackson's House of Hope Series. Read it this past winter. Thought I better add it to my books read list. I highly recommend it as a fiction read that also inspires hope. "
— Joyce, 2/17/2014 -
" Another great Neta Jackson book. Can't wait to read the finale of Gabby and the House. Then on to Harry Bentley. Love these books. "
— Theresa, 2/15/2014 -
" Now I have to wait until March 2011 to see what happens next! I love the characters in this series, and I will be sad when the series ends with the next book. "
— Michele, 2/13/2014 -
" I'm not sure how I ended up with this on my to read list. The story itself is good. I didn't read the other books in the series so I'm guessing I probably would have liked the story more if I had. It just seemed kind of slow to me. "
— Mom, 2/4/2014 -
" REally like this series, Yada Yada House of hope. I sure hope Neta keeps writing, I only have one more book to go. "
— Mary, 2/1/2014 -
" This was a good book. I love to see God working in people's lives. "
— Jennifer, 1/19/2014 -
" Very enjoyable addition to the House of Hope series. For those familiar with the Yada Yada prayer group series, the House of Hope is a nice spin off. I particularly enjoy the way Gabby is portrayed in her struggle with separation and single parenthood. I would very much recommend this book. "
— Diane, 1/7/2014 -
" Love this series - it just keeps getting better - this one is about Gabby having a vision of opening a housing place for homeless moms with kids and about her struggling marriage with her husband - can't wait for the next one - next SPRING!!! "
— Marsha, 12/24/2013 -
" I have read all of the Yada Yada books and I have to say they all are wonderful. Once you start they're hard to put down. "
— Connie, 11/30/2013 -
" This series gets even better with the book. "
— Linda, 11/27/2013 -
" OK, but not great. "
— Leigh, 11/20/2013 -
" The story line dragged a bit in the middle but still a good read. "
— Sandra, 11/6/2013 -
" Too predictable. Seems like have read one in the series you have read them all. Very disappointed. "
— Kim, 10/6/2013 -
" I love this series. It took me awhile to finish this one, but I'm excited about the next one! I like books where you get to know a rather large group of people... "
— Kristy, 9/4/2013 -
" Can't wait for the next one "
— Rachael, 6/22/2013 -
" I believe every married woman should read the series it teaches you about forgiveness, compassion, care and hope for a better and brighter future in a difficult situation. Awesome!! I Just Love them "
— Phyllis, 1/23/2013 -
" Gabby can be so aggravating! But she is having to face up to the kind of person she is. She is also coming to terms with it and working on doing better. Now if Phillip can do the same and we can find a better choice for Lee. "
— Barbara, 8/14/2012 -
" I love this series...easy quick reads with good afterthoughts. "
— Heather, 6/30/2012 -
" So happy House of Hope is a reality; glad that Gabby is showing God's love through her to Phillip; worried about her going back to him for the wrong reasons and hoping that Phillip finds God and that Gabby is still able to do her work that she is clearly meant to do! "
— Cindy, 6/12/2012 -
" I have really enjoyed this series. It is good to still see the mix of the Yada Yada Prayer group still going strong. "
— Tia, 5/20/2012 -
" Loved the book, going to read the last in the series. Only God can transform people and give them strength to carry on. "
— Priscilla, 12/5/2011 -
" Although I enjoyed this book, as I tend to enjoy all of Neta Jackson's book, I wasn't nearly as drawn in to this one. Maybe it was just timing and I should give it another shot (which I will) but I don't consider it a must read unless your read the first two books. "
— Sheri, 11/21/2011 -
" I am sad that this series is coming to a close. This has been one of the best character transformations I have ever read. The author does a great job weaving together the stories and character lives. She makes it seem real and pulls you into the experiences of the characters. "
— Carla, 10/9/2011 -
" I haven't read any of the Yada Yada books in a couple of years, and just like seeing a close friend after a long absence, we picked up right where we left off. I could so relate to this story, and it was well written. On to the next one! "
— Jackie, 10/6/2011 -
" I loved this book!! Im reading the last book of the series! I would def tell anyone to read this series cuz its easy to understand and enjoyable! It doesnt hurt to mention that its by a christian author. (: "
— Lauren, 8/1/2011 -
" A continuing story of one woman's overcoming adversity of suddenly becoming homeless, destitute, alone, and how she worked through her challenges with grace, dignity and humor. "
— Doris, 5/22/2011 -
" I picked this one up first, so now I'm going to listen to the others on CD, but it's another good one - I like a good Christian book with "life stories". This one is like other Yada Yada books - funny, believable, and entertaining... "
— Angie, 4/17/2011 -
" didn't know it was a prayer group series....interesting. "
— Lila, 4/7/2011 -
" I have read all of the Yada Yada books and I have to say they all are wonderful. Once you start they're hard to put down. "
— Connie, 3/22/2011 -
" Although I enjoyed this book, as I tend to enjoy all of Neta Jackson's book, I wasn't nearly as drawn in to this one. Maybe it was just timing and I should give it another shot (which I will) but I don't consider it a must read unless your read the first two books. "
— Sheri, 11/11/2010 -
" Now I have to wait until March 2011 to see what happens next! I love the characters in this series, and I will be sad when the series ends with the next book. "
— Michele, 10/2/2010 -
" This is not great Christian literature but I started the series so I am compelled to finish it. These are quick- read books with likable characters (well except Phillip). "
— Jenifer, 8/19/2010 -
" I love this series...easy quick reads with good afterthoughts. "
— Heather, 7/21/2010 -
" I really like this series. As usual, I get bothered because it's so long til the next book!! "
— Janice, 7/13/2010 -
" Love this series - it just keeps getting better - this one is about Gabby having a vision of opening a housing place for homeless moms with kids and about her struggling marriage with her husband - can't wait for the next one - next SPRING!!! "
— Marsha, 7/3/2010 -
" I love this series. It took me awhile to finish this one, but I'm excited about the next one! I like books where you get to know a rather large group of people... "
— Kristy, 6/28/2010 -
" Very enjoyable addition to the House of Hope series. For those familiar with the Yada Yada prayer group series, the House of Hope is a nice spin off. I particularly enjoy the way Gabby is portrayed in her struggle with separation and single parenthood. I would very much recommend this book. "
— Diane, 6/26/2010
About Neta Jackson
Neta 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.