tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post3128518579937349459..comments2024-02-11T10:58:23.271-08:00Comments on Reading to Know: Mrs. Miracle, by Debbie MacomberCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-32334616812590831612012-12-06T08:29:54.663-08:002012-12-06T08:29:54.663-08:00"Oh, honey! What fragrant breath you have!&qu..."Oh, honey! What fragrant breath you have!" <--- That made ME lol! Too funny.<br /><br />I also like this quote --> <br />"Even though it is "light" reading, that doesn't really give me permission to turn my brain off as everything we read or watch should be examined in the light of scripture."<br /><br />I'm really disturbed by the number of Christians I'm hearing say that their choices of entertainment are ok because "it's just entertainment and doesn't affect" them. We are designed to be affected by what we see, hear, and read. {getting off soapbox now}Stephanie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976709475515458563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-74900199940708999782012-12-05T19:05:08.029-08:002012-12-05T19:05:08.029-08:00I read a non-fiction book of hers last year called...I read a non-fiction book of hers last year called "God's Guest List - welcoming those who influence our lives". It was about taking note of those people God sends into our lives daily and the blessings they bring. But I have to say I've never read a fiction of hers though I see them at the library all the timeSusannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-48178652788235304082012-12-04T08:33:59.955-08:002012-12-04T08:33:59.955-08:00The book of hers that I had mentioned with the exp...The book of hers that I had mentioned with the explicit scene was The Shop on Blossom Street about four women from different walks of life coming together over a knitting class (what could sound more innocent than that?) It was published in 2004 -- I don't know if that was before or after the change Renee spoke of. I started to share the one sentence that has been burned in my brain since I saw it and comes to mind whenever I see her name now, just to show what I meant, but felt that would be going too far. If I didn't want to put it on my blog I'm sure you wouldn't want it here, either. <br /><br />If it was after, I'd be interested to know how she reconciles such things with her faith. Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-89468594013429061032012-12-03T15:31:48.339-08:002012-12-03T15:31:48.339-08:00@Renee - I'm SO glad you told me about that bo...@Renee - I'm SO glad you told me about that book! I'm *very* interested in it. Going to hunt it down and yes, I'll share my thoughts WHEN I read it. :)<br /><br />It is helpful to hear more about her because when it comes to fluffy/Christmas reads, I tend not to look up much info about the book because I'm just after a "comedy/romance/chick flick". <br /><br />@QOC - I'm now going to think it's HILARIOUS that she lives in YOUR town. With YOU!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-36873924860825407922012-12-03T15:23:46.802-08:002012-12-03T15:23:46.802-08:00I enjoyed your review. I've been following you...I enjoyed your review. I've been following your blog for awhile and wanted to say a quick Thank You for all your book recommendations! <br /><br />I've followed Debbie Macomber's writings over the years and while I do not know her personally, I do believe she is a woman of deep faith and conviction. <br /><br />She expresses her faith in her non-fiction book titled God's Guest List and directly addresses the issue of her older books versus how she writes now in the section "The Self Appointed Critic." <br /><br />She officially crossed over to writing great stories for women about life and friendship (with a bit of wholesome romance) when she wrote her Cedar Cove book series. <br /><br />I highly recommend God's Guest List. Ms. Macomber is so open and shares so much of herself, her faith and her life in this book! I am catching up on her other non-fiction books now and am enjoying reading them as well.<br /><br />I'd love to hear/read your thoughts on her book God's Guest List if you read it. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! <br />Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249778241531235974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-64594356530099454162012-12-03T11:27:27.169-08:002012-12-03T11:27:27.169-08:00I also enjoy light Christmas reads this time of ye...I also enjoy light Christmas reads this time of year. Good review!Laura's Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904763940307902364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-69717347684269719702012-12-03T09:38:58.026-08:002012-12-03T09:38:58.026-08:00I used to not be bothered with those little scenes...I used to not be bothered with those little scenes (even read a few Harlequins). But I was convicted about it shortly before meeting my husband. Now when I come across them, I get squeamish. It bothers me in the movies, too. It's hard to avoid, though. Sometimes a book that seems perfectly innocent sneaks it in. The movies are usually worse. :( I wish people didn't have to write and see "THAT" so much! Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09319901329438691914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-10055693427988238142012-12-03T07:20:57.622-08:002012-12-03T07:20:57.622-08:00I've heard that her older books are much less ...I've heard that her older books are much less conservative than her newer ones. I think I recall that she became a Christian and changed the way she wrote. That's a very vague memory, so don't hold that as fact. I don't know what year would mark the more conservative reads, either. I've read one of her non-holiday titles and I don't recall having any issues with scenes, but it's been about 4 years ago.<br /><br />I agree about that opening sentence, though! :PBluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-8541421651517682622012-12-03T07:17:39.626-08:002012-12-03T07:17:39.626-08:00This is funny to me because Debbie Macomber lives ...This is funny to me because Debbie Macomber lives in my town. And she owns the yarn shop, and the tea room, and . . . her name is everywhere. I can't stand her books (predictable and sweet just doesn't do it for me). Also, the food at the tea room is exceedingly bland. So it kind of staggers me to remember that she's actually a big name in fiction outside our little town . . . it's like, "Oh, no! She's invading!" Not that I have anything against her personally, it's just not at all to my taste.Queen of Carrotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193758647591339890noreply@blogger.com