Unforgotten by Shelley Shepard Gray

 I want to start this review with a trigger warning.  This story may be a trigger to anyone who has been a victim of violence.  I felt it was an engaging story however the responses of some of the victims seemed contrived to me.  I realize in a book there isn't the time to delve into the depth of recovery.  But  I think the story would have felt more authentic if there had been a time lapse between events.  The loyalty shown in the Amish community and their kindness towards those in recovery was warm and heartening.  There were many aspects that showed that the author had a desire to show recovery was possible and had a positive tone overall.  My concern is the way the initial response to violence was  portrayed and the rapid recovery.

I receive this book free from the publisher but I was not required to write a positive review.

A Healing Touch by Suzanne Woods Fisher

 I found this book riveting in that it contained three characters with unique needs for healing in their life.  The ways they were entertwined with each other created a true page turner.  It stretched me as a person to consider the ways that God can heal someone even after years of pain and inner turmoil.  Ms Fisher writes with such emotional clarity.  The way she has her characters seeking God is so authentic and not just a slapped in scripture or short reference to prayer or God  Her books all have God as a natural part of the story that feels genuine.  I enjoyed learning more about EMT training, foster care and grief recovery.  

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