Thursday, May 29, 2014

All of my Belongings By Cynthia Ruchti


A new identity can’t protect Becca from a past that refuses to go away. Where do you turn when changing your name doesn’t give you the anonymity you want? When running hundreds of miles away isn’t far enough? When your search for a place to belong lands you right back where you began? One phone call destroys all the hope Becca Morrow has for a life beyond the shame of her past. Further discredited by the death of her elderly, ailing patient—the mother of the influential businessman, Isaac Hughes—Becca’s new life is shattered and her longing for love slips away. Working to clear her name, Becca must learn to see the beauty in the ugliness of dying, to accept the tenderness in forgiveness, and—at last—discover that where she belongs isn’t as much about her family history as it is about her faith in the One to whom she’ll always belong.

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Taking multi-tasking to new heights (or depths, depending on your perspective), Cynthia Ruchti is the author of recent releases "When the Morning Glory Blooms" (novel) and "Ragged Hope: Surviving the Fallout of Other People's Choices" (nonfiction). She makes potato corn chowder for her husband of 41 years, loves on her three kids and five grandchildren, recently retired from 33 years of writing and producing a daily radio broadcast called THE HEARTBEAT OF THE HOME, writes devotionals for TheChristianPulse.com, is past president of the 2,700-member American Christian Fiction Writers and now serves as ACFW's Professional Relations Liaison, all while working on more book projects in addition to the six already on the shelves. The year 2010 saw the release of her debut novel--"They Almost Always Come Home" by Abingdon Press (a Carol Award finalist)--and a Christmas collection novella, "The Heart's Harbor" in A Door County Christmas, a Family Fiction Reader's Choice, by Barbour Publishing. "His Grace is Sufficient...Decaf is Not," released Nov 1, 2011. Another novella collection--"Cedar Creek Seasons" (Barbour) released in spring of 2012. "When the Morning Glory Blooms" (April 2013) will be followed by "All My Belongings" (2014, also from Abingdon Press). She writes stories of Hope-that-glows-in-the-dark, but she gave up knitting, counted cross-stitch, sewing her own clothes, naps, and dusting baseboards a long time ago. You can find her at www.cynthiaruchti.com, at www.facebook.com/cynthiaruchtireaderpage, or in the kitchen, brewing herself another cup of tea.
 
 
Did I cry? Yes I sure did. And I enjoyed every minute of this book.
Ruchti has written another Binge book that I fell in love with.
Very emotional but so worth the read.
I loved Becca so much I never put the book down once I opened it up until I finished the last page.
The scripture that is mixed in this book is in all the right places it was fantastic.
Forgiveness is one word to describe this book.
I gave this book 5 stars and I recommend this book.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my honest review.

20 comments:

  1. I am ready to read this book after reading your review.

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  2. This one sounds like a winner. Great review.

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    1. Thank you, James. I'm eager for you to read it.

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  3. Mary, you are killing me with all of these great reviews! All I want to do is read, read, read! So, here we go with another book that sounds like my type of book that makes me want to stop everything that I am doing and go get a copy to read!

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    1. Shiny Halo, I see nothing at all wrong with stopping everything to read, read, read! :) I think you just described my ideal vacation. I hope the book meets your expectations. It changed me.

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  4. This book looks like it's right up my alley. I could use another lesson forgiveness.
    Thanks for the great review, Mary.

    ~Cindi

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    1. Couldn't we all use daily doses of forgiveness boosters? Cindi, I'll be thinking about you when you get to those gripping chapters in All My Belongings.

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  5. I am intrigued and want to know more about Becca. When a book can stir emotions whether it brings you to tears or brings out rage, there is definitely good writing going on. Good writers write good books......thank you for what you do.

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    1. What a blessing, Melanie! You'll probably walk through a minefield of emotions before getting to the hope in All My Belongings! I'll meet you there. :)

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  6. Goodness but this book sounds good! I have read one other book by Cynthia, "Ragged Hope: Surviving the Fallout of Other People's Choices" and found it to be very inspiring.

    All My Belongings will definitely be on my list. Great review Mary!

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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    1. Thanks for your kind comments about Ragged Hope, Judy. I'm working on a companion to that book right now!

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  7. Oh, I can't wait to read this book!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Mary!

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  8. Seems like a very captivating story!
    susanlulu@yahoo.com

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    1. Oh, I do hope you find it captivating when you read it, Susan!

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  9. Wow!! Wonderful review, this sounds like an awesome book.

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  10. I would love to win Cynthia's book. It sounds really good. Thanks for the review Mary. Maxie < mac262(at)me(dot)com >

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