Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The Prayer Box By Lisa Wingate Win it before you can buy it!



A young woman, an old woman, the story of a lifetime.

When Iola Anne Poole, an old-timer on Hatteras Island, passes away in her bed at ninety-one, the struggling young mother in her rental cottage, Tandi Jo Reese, finds herself charged with the task of cleaning out Iola's rambling Victorian house.

Running from a messy, dangerous past, Tandi never expects to find more than a temporary hiding place within Iola's walls, but everything changes with the discovery of eighty-one carefully decorated prayer boxes, one for each year, spanning from Iola's youth to her last days. Hidden in the boxes is the story of a lifetime, written on random bits of paper--the hopes and wishes, fears and thoughts of an unassuming but complex woman passing through the seasons of an extraordinary, unsung life filled with journeys of faith, observations on love, and one final lesson that could change everything.
 
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  Lisa Wingate is a former journalist, inspirational speaker, and the author of twenty mainstream fiction novels, including the national bestseller, Tending Roses, now in its nineteenth printing. She is a seven-time ACFW Carol award nominee, a Christy Award nominee, an Oklahoma Book Award finalist, and a two-time Carol Award winner. Her novel, Blue Moon Bay, was a Booklist Top Ten of 2012 pick. Recently, the group Americans for More Civility, a kindness watchdog organization, selected Lisa along with Bill Ford, Camille Cosby, and six others, as recipients of the National Civies Award, which celebrates public figures who work to promote greater kindness and civility in American life. More information about Lisa's novels can be found at www.Lisawingate.com or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LisaWingateAuthorPage?fref=ts


THE UNOFFICIAL BIO: A special first grade teacher, Mrs. Krackhardt, made a writer out of me. That may sound unlikely, but it's true. It's possible to find a calling when you're still in pigtails and Mary Jane shoes, and to know it's your calling. I was halfway through the first grade when I landed in Mrs. Krackhardt's classroom. I was fairly convinced there wasn't anything all that special about me... and then, Mrs. Krackhardt stood over my desk and read a story I was writing. She said things like, "This is a great story! I wonder what happens next?"

It isn't every day a shy new kid gets that kind of attention. I rushed to finish the story, and when I wrote the last word, the teacher took the pages, straightened them on the desk, looked at me over the top, and said, "You are a wonderful writer!"

A dream was born. Over the years, other dreams bloomed and died tragic, untimely deaths. I planned to become an Olympic gymnast or win the National Finals Rodeo, but there was this matter of back flips on the balance beam and these parents who stubbornly refused to buy me a pony. Yet the writer dream remained. I always believed I could do it because... well... my first grade teacher told me so, and first grade teachers don't lie.

So, that is my story, and if you are a teacher, or know a teacher, or ever loved a special teacher, I salute you from afar and wish you days be filled with stories worth telling and stories worth reading.


I have to say I don't think Lisa could ever write a bad book. She is a extraordinary author.
I so enjoyed The prayer Box, it was fabulously written so much so I could not put it down. I fell in love with Tandi Jo and the whole idea of prayer boxes was so much fun.
Have you ever thought about having a prayer box? This book is sure to change  your mind  if you said no.
I gave this book 5 stars and I wish that I could give it more.
I highly recommend this book.  
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.


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37 comments:

  1. I too have a prayer box, almost as long as I have been saved! This sounds like a book that I surely would want to read! Thank you so much Mary for this review!

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  2. I would love to read this. I think a prayer box would be a great Ideal. Loved your review. I haven't read any of Lisa's books yet. But I want to. Thanks for the giveaway. Hope you are feeling better Mary,
    Blessings
    joeym11@frontier.com

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  3. I've read several of Lisa's books and have really enjoyed them. I would love to win a copy of The Prayer Box. Thanks Mary for your review and giveaway!

    Blessings!
    Judy B
    judyjohn2004(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Judy, You are the WINNER! Please send it on to Nancee after you read it! Congrats!

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  4. I would love to win it before I buy it! Would give me some great reading !!

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  5. This sounds like a very entertaining read. Thanks Mary for your review.

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  6. Sounds like a book which might melt a person's heart. Thanks for the review!

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  7. Thanks for the wonderful review, Mary. To say you would give it more than 5 stars really says something. Of course, I like the title "The Prayer Box" and being a Sister, it is really "up my alley" as they say. I would so love to win this book. I started a prayer box a long time ago but gave it up - in it I put all my anxieties and problems. It was my God box and I'd write the problem on the paper and give it to God. This brings back those fond memories. I only wish I had kept it up. I'd so love to read this! Please enter me! Thanks. Mary Lou K flowersmarylou85@gmail.com

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  8. Mary, this sounds like a book I would love to read. You only have the best Christian books on your blog. Thank you so much,

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  9. Oh, Mary! This book sounds fabulous! So far the only book I've read by Lisa Wingate is Firely Island which I loved! Thanks for a wonderful review and recommendation!

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  10. I haven't thought about a prayer box, it seems to me that a prayer journal would be easier.
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    Janet E.
    von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. Very intgeresting sounding book. Would loved to win and read.

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  12. I've recently discovered Lisa's books. Love her novels! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

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  13. Another good one Mary !! This sounds like it would be a wonderful book to read .Blessings ,Dana "Girl"

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  14. This sounds like a very good book. Left me wanting to read more

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    1. I will definately be looking it up on barnes and noble if i dont win. This one goes on my wish list.

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  15. I would love to win this! I have prayer journals and love the box idea.

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  16. This book sounds wonderful. I would love to win this book. .

    Thanks for the excellent review Mary

    Cathy Weber
    Cdweber20@hotmail.com

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  17. Thanks for the opportunity!
    I try to read all of Lisa's books, and am anxious to read this one.

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  18. I love the idea of a Prayer Box and the book sounds amazing!:) Thanks for the chance to win!
    Lisa
    Deiselbuffs@gmail.com

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  19. I have read a number of Lisa Wingate's books. So far, my favorite has been Tending Roses. Love that one! I have to choose a book for the book club I'm in for the month of November, and I'm thinking this one may be it. I'd love to win a copy of it so I can go ahead and read it.

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  20. I have never really thought about doing a prayer box but you have me thinking now. Cant wait to read it

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  21. Oh Mary, this is so interesting. No I haven't had a prayer box, but it would be a good idea. I would be very glad to win it. Thanks for the give-away. MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  22. Great Review,Thanks for sharing.I definately want to read this book.

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  23. There is something in Yiddish called a pushke where you put your extra $ in for charity...its also called a tzdeke (?) in Hebrew. When I think of A Prayer Box, I think of something similar. The novel sounds enchanting.

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  24. I call my prayer box my God Box. When I sobered up 15 years ago (7/30/1998) my sponsor told me to make one and when I felt like hope was almost gone to write to God and he would work on my problem. Apparently it works because next Tuesday I will get my 15 year chip. (smile)

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    1. Congrats Pamela, That is wonderful, What a mighty God we serve!

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    2. Pamela, you made me tear up! Isn't God a great God? Congrats to you!

      Blessings!
      Judy B

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  25. I never had a prauer box but I may have to do that now. I would love to find out whay she put in there. Marys rwviews alwaya makke me want to gp and read the book shes reviewing . Great job Mary.
    Maggieh1947@att.net

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  26. Lisa's stories inspire me! I would love to have a copy of The Prayer Box.

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  27. I'm a big fan of Lisa's books...would love to win this...am sure it is terrific! :) Jessica D.

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  28. This book sounds so special to read and the thought of a prayer box is something I feel would help me on this new journey I am having to endure. Thank you Mary for your kindness in sharing.

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  29. Love lisa's books! Sounds like another great read!

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  30. what a wonderful sounding book! thanks!
    Rhonda
    nashhall AT aol DOT com

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  31. Sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks for offering the giveaway.

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  32. I haven't read any of Lisa Wingate's books yet. The Prayer Box sounds like a good read. :)
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