When Joy Came to Stay
Written by Karen Kingsbury
Narrated by Barbara Caruso
4.5/5
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Karen Kingsbury
Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books have been developed into a TV series now available everywhere. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty nesters, living in Tennessee near four of their adult children.
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Readers find this title to be an amazing and captivating story with well-developed characters. The book brings tears of joy and is filled with encouraging Bible verses and prayers. It is a must-read that will be held close to the heart.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I was hooked from day 1! I wanted to keep listening as much as I can. I teared up many times and was so drown to how real it help. I can honestly say that I hold this story close to my heart. I will never forget it or Amanda! This is a must read or listen to as I did.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book brought tears of joy to my eyes. With God all things are possible.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing story. The plot was well thought out and captivating. The character development was spot on. I felt like I was a character in the story. And the Bible verses and prayers that ebb and flow through the book were so encouraging. I love Karen Kingsbury!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Another tearjerker.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5When I read this book, I cried. Karen Kingsbury weaves a tale that is both poignant and heartfelt, with characters easily identified with. This is a story of hope and redemption, a story of God's unfailing love in a time when all seems lost.Maggie Stovall has the perfect life and the perfect husband. Yet underneath, her heart is broken and her soul is shattered. A little girl named Amanda Joy is one of the forgotten children. Given up, abused...yet her faith remains strong.This book will bring tears to your eyes. It is truly heartbreaking, amazing, wonderful! God does perform miracles...you just have to trust in Him.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book should come with a disclaimer telling you to grab a box of tissue before reading! A great book though!