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and

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Christian book review Celebrate Lit blog stop 8

Christian book review Celebrate Lit blog stop 8

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How to Make Victoria Sponge by Margaret Kazmierczak - A Review by Mary Ann Hake

This book is unique. 

I don’t recall ever reading a novel that combines appropriate, heartfelt prayers for the situations that arise in the characters’ lives. 

The Sponge family lives in England, so you get the British flavor and terms too, making it fun for American readers. 

I connected with Victoria, aka Vicki, and her desire to please the Lord. Her four active children (including three teens, one whom appears to be autistic) keep her hopping, and running to her Heavenly Father. 

I appreciate the sincerity and honesty she portrays, but could do without some of the TMI bodily functions, etc. 

Identity is one of the themes addressed in this rollicking story. Vicki seeks to find balance in her roles as wife, mother, preschool teacher, daughter of aging parents, and friend. 

Those around her have many needs, which tug at her heart and time. Each of her children have their own self-issues. 

This realistic look at daily life—with all that occurs in just seven days—syncs with Christ’s suffering during the week leading to His death. The tone remains hopeful and the tale helpful for anyone facing trials. 

It serves as a great example of how to draw lessons from the mess of everyday and grow spiritually. I think you could also just (re)read the prayers for inspiration. I received the book in exchange for an honest review.

Link to purchase book: http://amzn.to/2dbi1aW

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Margaret is giving away a themed gift bag containing an apron, whisk, Bible, and a limited 1st edition paperback copy of How to Make Victoria Sponge! Click here to enter:https://promosimple.com/ps/a416

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A book can provoke all sorts of reactions from the reader. It may enthuse, annoy, not be their thing or cause them to think and question the contents. I love it when I see someone enthuse about a book in one review and then another is uncomfortable with the contents. Both are good reactions for the author. Today I had one of those interesting reviews where the book was not quite to the reader's taste. 

The reviewer of this blog stop states she had difficulty with the book. It was not her style and out of her comfort zone. However she read the book anyway. Her conclusion though was that God had something to teach her through this book. 

I would say that that acknowledgement by the reader, is in itself, a good revelation. Perhaps not a bad reflection of the book. It caused a realization that there is a need to look deeper into ones life, to reveal what state we are in, in relation to God. The book therefore has done its work. 

It may have only rated 3*'s in the mind of the reviewer, but maybe God has a 5* plan for this reviewer. 

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MY REVIEW:

I really had no idea what a book entitled “How to Make Victoria Sponge” might be about – maybe a woman who bakes? Not exactly. Written in the form of a journal, this story is about an ordinary mother of four and what happens when she wakes each morning and responds “Yes” to whatever the Lord has planned for her day. Actually Victoria is pretty extraordinary in the way she relates each and every thing that happens throughout her day to God.

In many ways, I had difficulty with this book. First of all, the style is not my usual cup of tea. I am one who enjoys a good dialogue between characters. There were times that I just couldn’t relate to the character because her thought process was so different than my own. But…”How to Make Victoria Sponge” did make me think…especially about my own shortcomings and how just maybe I need to be more open to the Lord’s leading myself. And sometimes, maybe the Lord has me read a book that is out of my comfort zone because He has something to teach me through it.

Victoria was a unique character and so inclined to one disaster after another. Written in a different style, some of her exploits would have been pure slapstick. But at the end of the day, no matter what had happened, Victoria knew she had done her best in the sight of her Lord. And that is exactly what we all should aspire to.

A copy of this book was provided for review by Celebrate Lit in exchange for a fair and honest review. 

Margaret Kazmierczak​'s How to Make Victoria Sponge available on Amazon for just $2.99 or free for Kindle Unlimited! 

http://amzn.to/2dnbTyd

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My Two Cents

I had the wonderful opportunity to review this book. Let me just say that it has become one of my favorite books. As I was reading this, I found myself laughing and crying alongside Victoria. Her characters are easy to relate to, and they feel so realistic (this is one feature I always look for in fiction). One of my favorite things about this book is how Victoria prays as various trials or joys come her way. She is no way perfect, but she strives look to God in everything she does. If you haven’t purchased a copy of this book yet, I highly suggest you go out and purchase a copy right now!

Thank you to Celebrate Lit and the author for providing me with a free copy of this book. I was given this book in exchange for my fair and honest review. No monetary compensation was given.

Margaret Kazmierczak​'s How to Make Victoria Sponge available on Amazon for just $2.99 or free for Kindle Unlimited! 

http://amzn.to/2dnbTyd

Prayer 5 - Sometimes we need courage....

Prayer 5

Sometimes we need courage...

When you fear something do you shy away or take courage? 

Does that fear loom large and heavy in your mind?

Sometimes the thought is greater than the reality that is behind the door.

God says "Do not be afraid" 

Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."

God is with you. 

He wants to hold your hand.

He loves you.

God bless,

Margaret xx

Author of How to Make Victoria Sponge

Christian book review - day one

How to Make Victoria Sponge blog tour

My blog tour with Celebrate Lit began today with the first blog stop. I was delighted to receive the following review:

Endearing and one of a kind . . . How To Make Victoria Sponge will make you laugh, cry, and delight you all at the same time! The British vernacular incorporated was a welcome surprise and was such a nice aspect of the book- I felt the sudden need to have hot tea while reading :) This is such a unique book because it's so relatable to any mother or wife and all the chaos that comes along with it though you love each person that causes the chaos. It's also unique because it's not written like your typical book- it is more of a chronicle of events that happen in Victoria's life and how she responds to the stress and happy events that come her way. We learn that simply saying Yes to the Lord on a daily basis brings Him great joy and glorifies Him. We learn that being a mom and wife is ok even if we feel like our lives are just mediocre, because God is pleased with us simply trusting Him and obeying Him. He sees us all as special, unique children of His no matter how simple our lives may seem when we glorify Him with our actions. He loves to speak to His children as we communicate to Him which we see so clearly in Victoria's monologue of prayer and the Lord's response. Honestly, this book felt like as much of an inspirational devotional as it was a heartwarming read. We see how Victoria rises above the stress to be a loving wife and mother, a loving, supportive daughter of aging parents, a friend who is there in times of grief, and more all because she learns to constantly communicate with the Lord and meditate on His strength and His words to provide strength and direction. While we all know that we need to constantly depend upon, communicate, and meditate upon the Lord, this book actually challenged me to realize how much being aware of the presence of the Lord is a need in my life. You will be completely delighted with this book from all aspects of its' wonderful surprises. Thank you for an inspiring, emotionally packed, heartwarming read Mrs. Kazmierczak! :)

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I am delighted that my ebook blessed the reader and hope that it will bless more readers who read the review and decide to purchase the ebook.

God bless,

Margaret xx

Author of How to make Victoria Sponge

Free Giveaway ebook - final day today

Free Giveaway ebook

How to Make Victoria Sponge

Final day today

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Free Giveaway

Free Giveaway

Today is the release day of my ebook, How to Make Victoria Sponge. 

To celebrate this my publisher Celebrate Lit Publishing is organizing an give away. For you chance to win visit this link:

Congratulations to Margaret Kazmierczak! It is release day for How to Make Victoria Sponge! We are celebrating with an #amazon #giveaway! 

Click below to enter!
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Update on my Christian Book

As from today 20 April 2016 my kindle ebook 

How to make Victoria Sponge  

will be on sale 

for $2.99 from:

http://www.amazon.com/How-make-Victoria-Sponge-journey-ebook/dp/B00NKDCWEG

and £2.50 from:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-make-Victoria-Sponge-journey-ebook/product-reviews/B00NKDCWEG

If you have not read it and you are looking for a faith filled non fiction book that puts God in the center of your life then you might find this an interesting read.