The book club just met the other night to discuss the last book we read. The book was "Entertaining Angels" by Judy Duarte.
"As a teen, Kristy Smith spent her nights dreaming of a college scholarship - dreams that ended abruptly when she became pregnant. Now Kristy works hard to support her young son, Jason, and her ailing grandmother, staving off regrets about the chances that slipped away. When Craig Houston became a pastor, he envisioned making a difference in some distant, poverty-stricken country, not dealing with youth groups and shut-ins in a tidy suburb like Fairbrook. But things aren't always what they seem. Soon, Craig finds locals who need guidance even if they'll never admit it - like Kristy's best friend, Shana, who's always strived to be the perfect daughter; Renee, a pregnant teen trying to make it on her own; and Kristy herself, a vibrant and loving young woman unaware of just how much she has to offer. One by one, the residents of Fairbrook are about to learn that the future can surprise and redeem us, especially when there is courage and true friendship in abundance, and a little help from an unexpected source... "
An excellent book that I would recommend to anyone, this was something I truly enjoyed reading. While there were times where I made comment to Tymberlee about how I was sure I had watched this movie of the week, and the ending was a bit predictable, it was a good read.
So if you are looking for a good read, with a bit of a moral lesson this is the book for you. I walked away from it with a new view of how effective one person can be, a better understanding of how our attitudes can affect others, and the realization that things truly aren't always what they seem. I also have a new outlook on how those who are downtrodden in our community are treated.
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