Saturday, February 13, 2010

Walking on Broken Glass by Christa Allan (Review)

This week, the


Christian Fiction Blog Alliance


is introducing


Walking on Broken Glass


Abingdon Press (February 2010)


by


Christa Allan






ABOUT THE AUTHOR:





Christa Allan, a true Southern woman who knows any cook worth her gumbo always starts with a roux and who never wears white after Labor Day, weaves stories of unscripted grace with threads of hope, humor, and heart.



The mother of five and grandmother of three, Christa teaches high school English. She and her husband, Ken live in Abita Springs, Louisiana where they play golf, dodge hurricanes, and anticipate retirement.







ABOUT THE BOOK



Leah Thornton's life, like her Southern Living home, has great curb appeal. But already sloshed from one-too-many drinks at a faculty party, Leah cruises the supermarket aisles in search of something tasty to enhance her Starbucks—Kahlua and a paralyzing encounter with a can of frozen apple juice shatters the facade, forcing her to admit that all is not as it appears.



When her best friend Molly gets in Leah's face about her refusal to deal with her life, Leah is forced to make a decision. Can this brand-conscious socialite walk away from the country club into 28 days of rehab? Leah is sitting in the office of the local rehab center facing an admissions counselor who fails to understand the most basic things, like the fact that apple juice is not a suitable cocktail mixer.



Rehab is no picnic, and being forced to experience and deal with the reality of her life isn’t Leah’s idea of fun. Can she leave what she has now to gain back what she needs? Joy, sadness, pain and a new srength converge, testing her marriage, her friendships and her faith.



But through the battle she finds a reservoir of courage she never knew she had, and the loving arms of a God she never quite believed existed.



If you would like to read the first chapter of Walking on Broken Glass, go HERE

My Review:

This was a gritty, realistic, deeply moving novel. It held my attention from page one and is well written. Leah's story of alcohol addiction and dysfunctional marriage then journey through rehab really touched my heart. I have never struggled with anything like it but I now have a deeper understanding for those who have. Leah's journey to faith is not typical or formulaic but flows naturally.The author truly has a way with words and descriptions. The ending was not what I expected and I hope there is a second book featuring these same characters. Real life does not always wrap up in a pretty package either. Recommended for those who like contemporary Christian fiction.

1 comment:

Christa Allan said...

Brittanie,

I so appreciate your hosting my novel and introducing Leah to your readers. I, too, hope for a sequel! That part's up to Abingdon, so feel free to let them know your thoguhts!

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