Star Rising

by Janet W Ferguson

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Star was such an enigma. Her life had been completely transformed when she turned it over to Jesus. No longer an addict, she still bore the scars of her traumatic childhood. Literally and figuratively. I loved watching her struggle with the need for an escape from bad circumstances and then overcoming them. I also appreciated so much how the author imparted the details without making it painful or offensive to read by doling them out a little at a time.

Paul was the guy you hate but then like a little and then hate again – he was so judgemental and harsh. A man who had once served as a missionary, he was so disillusioned and hurt he turned his back on God. Yet even though he claimed he no longer believed, he couldn't quiet the voice in his head that recalled scriptures at the most inconvenient of times. This is his story of redemption.

Star Rising was such a wonderful book. As with The Art of Rivers. It touched my heart. The spiritual message permeated the book and turned it into a beautiful parable that illustrates truths that are relevant to many. There was a sweet romantic element and yet Star had to make the hard decision to choose Jesus and His will or the man she loved who rejected Him.

This blend of serious situations and light-hearted humor will touch your heart. If you have not yet read The Art of Rivers you might want to read it first to get to know some of the characters and learn details about Star's backstory that were only alluded to here, though it isn't completely necessary. This story does stand on its own.
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I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.