tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post4879944087935587162..comments2024-03-27T03:04:01.422-06:00Comments on Seasons of Humility: A Tardy True Love TuesdayAmber Holcombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-88425806324723184602010-09-10T23:23:37.139-06:002010-09-10T23:23:37.139-06:00Amanda,
It's great to "see" you! ;)...Amanda,<br /><br />It's great to "see" you! ;) Don't feel bad at all--I know we've all been keeping busy! As far as how I do it, I've been pulling quite a few late-nighters (not that it's that much different than summer, but I didn't have school then!). Of course, I blog off and on throughout the day when I can, and a lot of my late-nighters involve reading and such, not just blogging. ;)<br /><br />Anyway, I just love your descriptions of the romance in Surrender the Heart! :D I especially love when you said, "It's amazing how love can erase insecurities and make the 'plain' absolutely radiant!!" LOVE that idea--you always have such a way with words. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!<br /><br />Oh boy, Within My Heart does sound like a tear-jerker! I'm definitely looking forward to reading it (Tamera does such a wonderful job of creating real, heartbreaking characters), but I know it's going to be a bit more of a somber read. (Not that that's a bad thing at all, because I know the message is going to be powerful!) I appreciate you sharing how you like it so far, and I can't wait to read your review!<br /><br />I hope your weekend is wonderful, too, and thank you so much for the encouraging words! It is such a pleasure to discuss books with YOU--your descriptions and thoughts on them are lovely!<br /><br />~Amber<br /><br />P.S. I think "wept" is right. ;) I really don't like it when I look at a word that I write all of the time and suddenly question it...so frustrating! Haha, oh well! So happy you could stop by! :)Amber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-16412279517010519282010-09-10T20:16:15.559-06:002010-09-10T20:16:15.559-06:00Wept. "Joyfully wept"- thats what I mean...Wept. "Joyfully wept"- thats what I meant. Is "weeped" even a word? It sounds funny. LOL, my brain is on overload, I'm surprised I can spell my name right!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Amanda Stanley- looks ok... I think? ;)Amanda Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372107574684016349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-71145423806471265122010-09-10T20:04:56.599-06:002010-09-10T20:04:56.599-06:00Apparently "tardiness" is contagious, LO...Apparently "tardiness" is contagious, LOL ;) Sorry, I'm late. I've been trying to get over here but I've been so busy lately- and I don't even go to school! I don't know how you do it, my friend, but God bless you!!<br /><br />Anyway, this is a lovely post :) I agree with everything you said about Surrender the Heart (the only book I've read so far out of that 3). True love sees with the heart, not the eyes. That's what made Marianne and Noah's story so special to me. To see their love gradually develop, in the midst of insecurities and prejudices and sort of catch them by surprise, really touches the heart. And, what really spoke to my heart was when Marianne realized Noah actually cared for her, actually loved her. My heart joyfully weeped and soared free and high right along with her! It's amazing how love can erase insecurities and make the "plain" absolutely radiant!!<br /><br />And, right now I'm halfway through Within My Heart, and enjoying it so very much! Rand (the hero) is so gentle and selfless, and respectful of Rachel's (the heroine) late husbands memory. Rachel is a little stand-offish right now, but you can see the wall she has set up around her heart beginning to crack and soften as she starts to see Rand in a different light. Then there's a sub-story going on with a couple of the supporting characters that's truly heart-wrenching, and I mention it because there is such deep, abiding love between these two people. They've actually played an important part in the story so far. To be honest, this ones a tearjerker, so keep some tissues close by ;)<br /><br />I just love reading all your beautiful insights about the books you read :) It's such a blessing (not to mention, so much fun!) discussing books with you! Praying you have a beautiful weekend, my friend! Off to go read more WMH... can't wait to write a review on this one!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Amanda StanleyAmanda Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372107574684016349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-19644950730262851042010-09-09T00:19:56.592-06:002010-09-09T00:19:56.592-06:00Lorna,
Thank you for stopping by! It's always...Lorna,<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by! It's always fun to have authors visit m blog! :D And so happy to hear you're watching North & South--isn't it amazing?<br /><br />Anyway, I'm planning on posting my review of Making Waves on Sunday. It was fun posting about my thoughts on it so far!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-212762176282651092010-09-09T00:18:33.143-06:002010-09-09T00:18:33.143-06:00Renee,
I think you're right! ;) I'm plann...Renee,<br /><br />I think you're right! ;) I'm planning on finishing Making Waves really soon (looking forward to reading more of it!), and then I'm planning on reading A Hope Undaunted!!! Woohoo!<br /><br />I agree that I didn't really enjoy Love, Charleston as much as I would have liked to, but I think it mostly had to do with its hard-to-read content, not with the author's writing ability. <br /><br />I'm so glad I heard about North & South on Laura's blog! :D Thank you for being interested in hearing my thoughts. ;) You're so sweet!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-19120569230828501872010-09-09T00:15:37.242-06:002010-09-09T00:15:37.242-06:00Ariel,
Oh, good! :D I hope you enjoy it and are e...Ariel,<br /><br />Oh, good! :D I hope you enjoy it and are encouraged by it. Have a great day!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-53678397968356268082010-09-08T21:20:11.918-06:002010-09-08T21:20:11.918-06:00Hi Amber,
Just wanted to drop by and say thanks f...Hi Amber,<br /><br />Just wanted to drop by and say thanks for posting about Making Waves! And Renee, I'm glad you liked it. I'm watching North and South myself right now and I'm loving it. <br /><br />Thanks again! LornaLornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658473250718768593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-55345758589034897582010-09-08T21:01:24.586-06:002010-09-08T21:01:24.586-06:00Girl we must have the same reading list! I just fi...Girl we must have the same reading list! I just finished Making Waves and Love, Charleston and I have Surrender tthe Heart on mt TBR pile. I must admit that I didn't enjoy LC as much as I thought I was going too but I loved Making Waves. I'm sooo sooo glad you loved North and South and I can't wait to read your thoughts on it! <br /><br />XOXO~ ReneeRenee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701232799625814028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-92114328439006009382010-09-08T20:24:19.753-06:002010-09-08T20:24:19.753-06:00I got Love, Charleston in the mail today :) Lookin...I got Love, Charleston in the mail today :) Looking forward to it!Ariel Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00212280764832749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-56362989980536023132010-09-08T17:20:12.439-06:002010-09-08T17:20:12.439-06:00Kav,
Thank you for getting me even more excited a...Kav,<br /><br />Thank you for getting me even more excited about the book! I've got some homework to do, but I think if I get enough done today I'll have a good amount of time to read soon! ;) I'm already starting to see the "deceit" problem, and I'm curious how everything is going to be resolved. So glad you liked the book!<br /><br />I remember that you really enjoyed the first book in that series by Cindy Woodsmall, so I hope you enjoy this second one, too! :) I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on it. And I'm sure you're right about the "love" messages--they've got to be in there, right? ;)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-30141311580351820272010-09-08T17:10:11.033-06:002010-09-08T17:10:11.033-06:00Amber, I just finished reading 'Making Waves&#...Amber, I just finished reading 'Making Waves' and you are in for such a treat. You're going to get to the point where you don't want to put it down because...well, that would be telling. :-) I think Lorna did a great job of showing how true love can grow from friendship and respect...and how it can crumble under the weight of deceit.<br /><br />Right now I'm reading The Bridge of Peace by Cindy Woodsmall. I just started so we're still establishing character and setting, but I'm certain there are going to be some 'love' messages wrapped in there somewhere.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com