Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Prayers of a Stranger By Davis Bunn Giveaway!

While visiting the Holy Land, Amanda answers the prayers of a stranger . . . and begins an amazing Christmas journey.
Amanda Vance is ambivalent about her husband’s idea for a big family holiday up north. Last year she planned a special Christmas in their own home, carefully preparing a nursery and the keepsake ornaments for their newborn. Now that room stands as empty as her heart.
Then a neighbor’s mishap turns into a last-minute chance for Amanda to take a much-needed vacation to tour the Holy Land.
An extraordinary turn of events allows Amanda to help answer a young mother’s plea for healing. Then, filled with a sense of awe, Amanda visits the place of Jesus’ birth. There she discovers anew the miracle of the Christ child—God incarnate as a tiny, vulnerable baby.
Her return to Florida marks a momentous shift in her soul and in her marriage as she begins to realize that her journey didn’t end in the Holy Land. And that God doesn’t just answer prayers of strangers . . . but also those of her own heart.
 
This is the first book I have read by Davis Bunn so I did not know what to expect. It was very good to say the least. Davis really knows how to touch your heart with his writing. Oh what a book, the healing and the friendships the forgiveness  was wonderful in this book.
 I have never been to The Holy Land before but after reading this book I felt as if I was really close to being there. The wailing wall was so close I could almost touch it. I hope that everyone gets a chance to read this book. A great Christmas Journey.
 
 Have you every been to the Holy Land? Leave a comment and let me know to be entered in the book giveaway.
 
This book was given to me as a gift.

25 comments:

  1. I have never been to the Holy Land I would love to go sometime .This sounds like it would be a AWESOME book to read .Thanks for the chance to win Blessings ,Dana

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  2. Marlayne, I lived in Jerusalem for a year. This had such a profound effect on my life as it was here I really gave my life to God. It is such an inspiring country and I learnt so much out there. I understand I probably can't be entered into the giveaway as I live in Scotland, but I thought I would share anyway. Hope whoevr wins enjoys the book

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  3. No, I have never been to the Holy Land. I've never really had a GREAT desire to go either. Sure, wouldn't mind going, but that's about it.

    ladettek[at]gmail[dot]com

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  4. I have never been to the Holy Land. Wouldn't that be a trip of a life time?!

    Prayers of a Stranger already had me in tears from reading the excerpt! I can't wait to read this book.

    Thanks Mary for your review and giveaway!

    Blessings!
    Judy

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  5. I have never been to the Holy Land. But would loved to be able to go there one day. Imagine being in the place that Jesus lived and walked. It would be an awesome experience and one that would be life changing. This is a book that should be read and then passed on to others to get a blessing from it.

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  6. The Holy Land has been my only place out of the country that I would love to go. It has been my heart's desire ever since I became a Christian in 1997. I would love to win this book and read it. Great review by the way!

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  7. No, but is next on my list and I;m praying for the money to go. Thanks for the opportunity to get this book

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  8. I want to go to The Holy Lands but don't see myself going!
    likesmusic2@consolidated.net

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  9. Fabulous review and I would love to have this on my Christmas reading list. Thanks for offering the giveaway :-)

    molly at reviewsbymolly dot com

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  10. I have never been. What an awesome trip that would be.

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  11. I hve never been to the Holy Land either.I have alwasy wanted to go,but all the fighting and conflict there scares me,I know one day I will go to most Holy Land ever,HEAVEN,and Im thankful for prayers of strangers.Abig reason why Im here today.this would be a great book to win.Thanks for the review Mary.

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  12. I have never been, but would me awesome. great review. thanks. would love to win.

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  13. I have never been and can only imagine the feeling a person has while being there. Thank you so much for the gift of giving this book.

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  14. It has been nice reading your reviews,and a trip to the Holy land would be awsome.Prayers of strangers looks like it would be a wonderful book.I sure would love to win it.

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  15. Prayers of a Stranger sounds like a tear jerker, which to me is a great book. Any author who can evoke such emotion in a book description has to be an excellent author. I'm looking forward to reading this new Christmas story. Thanks for a great review, Mary. No, I've never been to the Holy Land. It would be a great opportunity, but I know that it won't happen in my lifetime. I'll have to experience it through Amanda's eyes in this book.

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  16. Very nice review Mary,I have bought every book so far you have recommended here on your blog that you said were very good books to read.Thank you.

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    1. Sue you won! send me an e-mail with your mailing address! themaryreader@yahoo.com

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  17. A trip to the Holy Land is on my bucket list--I have not been but many from our church have gone and brought back amazing stories and insights into the places of Scripture. I think my desire is to see the Bible come to three-dimensional life and walk where Jesus walked.

    Jeanne Doyon

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  18. No, I have never been to the Holy land and don't expect to go, but it would be awesome, I'm sure. To be where Jesus walked on this earth. I've heard others talk about how great it was being there. I would love to win this book. Maxie ( mac262@me.com )

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  19. Would love a copy of this book.it sure sound good.never been to the Holy ground but would love to go .knew a few that been there.our pastor was there last year.would love to win this

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  20. Have not visited the Holy Land by would love to visit. I have read Rare Earth by Davis and can't wait to read more by him.
    Thanks for the opportunity to enter giveaway.

    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

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  21. I have never been to the Holy Land but that would be the one reason I got on a airplane. great review

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  22. I have never been to the Holy Land. We had planned to go several years ago with our congregation and than hubby had a check in his spirit that it just wasn't the right time for us to go. I would love to have a copy of this book and read it. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

    Blessings,
    Jo
    azladijo(at)aol(dot)com

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