Monday, July 15, 2013

the Rockin' Chair By Steven Manchester GIVEAWAY!





Memories are the ultimate contradiction. They can warm us on our coldest days – or they can freeze a loved one out of our lives forever. The McCarthy family has a trove of warm memories. Of innocent first kisses. Of sumptuous family meals. Of wondrous lessons learned at the foot of a rocking chair. But they also have had their share of icy ones. Of words that can never be unsaid. Of choices that can never be unmade. Of actions that can never be undone.

Following the death of his beloved wife, John McCarthy – Grandpa John – calls his family back home. It is time for them to face the memories they have made, both warm and cold. Only then can they move beyond them and into the future.

A rich portrait of a family at a crossroad, THE ROCKIN' CHAIR is Steven Manchester’s most heartfelt and emotionally engaging novel to date. If family matters to you, it is a story you must read.


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Steven Manchester is the author of The Rockin' Chair, as well as the #1 best seller, Twelve Months (2013 San Francisco & 2013 DIY Book Festivals award winner). He is also the author of A Christmas Wish (Kindle exclusive) and the award-winning novel, Goodnight, Brian. His work has appeared on NBC's Today Show, CBS's The Early Show, CNN's American Morning and BET's Nightly News. Recently, three of Steven's short stories were selected "101 Best" for Chicken Soup for the Soul series. When not spending time with his beautiful wife, Paula, or his four children, this Massachusetts author is promoting his works or writing. Visit: www.StevenManchester.com

Lessons in faith, we all need to read such wonderfully written books. This is not the first book that I have read by Steven that knocked my socks off. It is such a fantastic book. I love books with lessons in faith.
You will not be able to put this book down once you open it and star reading it.
Yes I cried while reading this book but don't you think that makes a book so much better when you have such deep emotions while reading.
I am happy to say this is a must read book that I recommend.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.

21 comments:

  1. This book sounds really good, since your review tells me it is good I want to know is it a 4 or 5 star book? I only buy the books that you say are 4 or 5 stars, Mary.

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    1. Yes, Sue it sure was a 5 star, you will want to buy this one!

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  2. Book sounds really good, I love rocking chairs. Brings back memories of my grandma B.
    Blessings
    joeym11@frontier.com

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  3. Sounds like a great book, Mary! Thanks for a wonderful review!

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  4. I have never read this authors books before, never heard of him before. This book sounds like it is right up my alley. Thank you Mary for telling me about it!

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  5. i really would love to win this, thank you it sounds so good
    Shirley jcisforme@aol.com

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  6. Hi, Mary. I would so love to win this book of faith and experience. I love page turners and from your review it sounds like this is one of them . Plus it is from a personal point of view. Thanks so much for this contest! Mary Lou K
    flowersmarylou85@gmail.com
    Wow, and all those awards! This is a must book, I can tell. I haven't read a "tear jerker " in quite awhile. This sounds excellent.

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  7. I so love books like this! Would love to win this. Again, thank you Mary for a great review!

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  8. I would really like to read this book 'I like books with lessons of faith it kinda makes you wonder how strong is your faith ?
    Maggieh1947@att.net

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    1. Maggie, you are the WINNER! I will mail your book right out to you! Congrats!

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  9. Hi Mary,
    I would love to be the winner! It sounds like a great book. I could definitely relate to the subject matter!
    Blessings,
    Sonja
    Sonja.nishimoto@gmail.com

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  10. Love it !!!!!!!!! Thanks for the offer Mary .Blessings ,Dana "Girl"

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  11. This sounds like an excellent book. I have not heard of this author but I do intend to learn more about his books.

    Thanks Mary fr all you do

    Cathy Weber
    Cdweber20@hotmail.com

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  12. Thanks for another great contest. And also for the great review.

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  13. This book sounds like the perfect book to read for what I am going through right now. Thank you Mary for picking and putting your stamp of approval on books we so need to read!

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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  14. I was hooked when I saw the cover. The review sealed the deal as a must read book. Thanks for the review and giveaway.

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  15. Sounds like a warm and cozy read.
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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  16. Mary, this sounds so good. Love the cover too. I would love to win this book by a new author to me. Please put me in the drawing. Thanks! MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

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  17. Sounds like a great book to curl up with by the fire place. reminded me of my grandmother and her rocking chair sharing stories of her past with us.

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  18. Awesome review!! I love Steven Manchester's books and agree with you, he has an amazing talent of allowing the reader not only to form vivid imagery but also feel the emotions of the characters. Great post. Thank you.

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