The Pages of Her Life (Paperback)

"Climb the highest mountains that come into your world. Scale the city walls. Keep running even when this journey overwhelms you. Believe your bonds have been broken, Believe Jesus carried the cross of your shame. Believe in kingdom come. Not in some age to come in the future, but right now. Choose to believe the kingdom is in your midst and is here to set you free." James Rubart really knows how to craft a compelling book that draws you in from the first page and has you pondering everything you've read after you finish the last page. His unique style and plot are refreshing and eye-opening. It's a fast read - you won't be able to put the book down once the story gains momentum and you're discovering, along with the main characters, why the entire world seems upside down and inside out. The book is a journey of Allison and Parker's - sister-brother duo who have lost much in life and can't seem to find who they are. Battered by guilt, shame, and a need to prove themselves and be loved, they are fighting this emotional and spiritual battle alone, one by making work top priority and doing her best to support their mom and the other by hiding from the world and festering away in isolation. They both begin this journey unwittingly and somewhat unwillingly but come to a place where the fears that are strangling them must be dealt with. No spoilers here, but there are some characters from one of his earlier books that make an appearance in this book and have a significant impact on both Allison and Parker (now I have to go and read that book since I'm a relative newbie in James Rubart's writing). There isn't any romantic thread in the book but there are plenty of good spiritual truths that we all need to hear sprinkled throughout the story. If you enjoy a well-written speculative novel with great characters and a plot that twists and turns, you have found your next read. I received a copy of the book from Thomas Nelson via Celebrate Lit Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.

The Pages of Her Life is another great read by James L Rubart. I give it four and a half stars. I recommend it.