I feel so honored and blessed by reading Richard B. Garren's book titled Thirty Seven Cents and a Prayer.

From the late 1800's to the time after the depression this story tells of a family with courageous women in the forefront and their battles just to exist and find true meaning in life.  This book is especially about one such woman whose faith kept her going when other women would have surely given up.  It is full of love and pain, harship and endurance.  The struggle within a young woman's life to make a living so she and the one she loved the most could have a little home of their own someday seemed an almost impossible dream.  She never allowed it to die and she always looked to God for peace in time of trouble and He never failed her.

This book can do nothing but warm your heart and bring tears to your eyes.  It was beautifully written and most definitely should be a movie.  It will leave you with the highest regards for this writer and the love he had for his family to honor his grandmother and mother in this way.  A true heirloom for Richard's family and a special keepsake for anyone who chooses to read it.

Mary E. Preece author of latest book titled Leavin' Sandlick and Speakin' Appalachian

An inspirational journey into the past, an exhilarating novel based on true events.  This heartfelt voyage is a life changing read.  It will tie you up and hold on to you till the very end, linger forever afterwards in your heart, soul and mind.  It brings illumination to life and keeps the fire of the spirit burning through it all.  Brilliant in everyway, magnificent and soul changing, captivating and a song for the soul; a reason to breathe and live.  The characters are so real that you will become one of them yourself.  I found myself lost in this facinating book, to laugh and cry, to find faith, what an intelligent penetrating experience.  If you have a doubt you must read this book.  It will show you a way when there seems to be no way, it is definitely a five star read.  This is one book that I will never forget and they should make a movie out of this one.  Come read this dazzling novel of faith, hope, love, grace and mercy; see the Word come alive.  More than words can say, this is perfect in every way.

Review by Author, Tabitha Robin, of "The Burning Bush" ISBN: 1-4241-7229-2.                                   http://www.tabitha-robin.com

"Thirty-Seven Cents and a Prayer"  

                   By Richard B. Garren

                   ISBN: 1-4241-8032-5

                   www.richardbgarren.com

The Author of this book "Thirty-Seven Cents and a Prayer" is an excellent storyteller.  He relays this story in a matter of fact, honest, and straight-forward way and with integrity which shows the characters having strength, wisdom and a theme of Faith to God.  Yes, this theme ran deep within these pages being very consistent that God is with these people through their trials and joys.  I was impressed to see that they lived what they believed and trusted in Him.  The Author travels through time with four generations and their relationships with their families as well as dealing with the kindness of strangers.  It is good to try to understand a different era in time because it seems so foreign  than our time is today.  The main character was a Godly woman named Ollie Grace.  It was interesting how she llived through each disappointment, challenge, situation and even the obstacle of being rejected, and sold into a loveless marriage.  Her strong faith and sheer will helped her to selfessly love her daughter no matter what.  One of the hardest things for them to cope with was when Ollie purposefully choose to be separated from her daughter for ten years so Mary Lee could get an education.

It seems the messages most give about God these days is when you trust in Him everything will go your way and He is about making us successful.  In his book the examples of the people who lived out their Faith in God, their lives were very hard and they barely survived day to day.  The sturdy endurance wass because God let them know in their hearts He would be with them through all of it but not spare them from the harsh realities of life.

Reviewed by:

Julia Johnson

"Jewels Treasured By Her Family"

ISBN: 1-4241-7904-1

www.freewebs.com/juliajohnsonsideas

"Thirty-Seven Cents and a Prayer" by Richard B. Garren is an incredible book that will make you count your blessings and give thanks for what you have.  Dr. Garren shares the story of his family members and the trials and tribulations that they suffered.  While this book is sad in many places it will definitely warm your heart as this family turns their scars into stars.  "Thirty-Seven Cents and a Prayer" is well written and the events are indeed factual.  While the names of some of the individuals in the book have been changed, other family members names remain, regardless you learn to appreciate what they went through and how self determination along with a strong faith in God can get you, your family through times that otherwise would have been unbearable.   "Thirty-Seven Cents and a Prayer" is one of those books that you will want to add to your personal library and read time and time again.  Thank you Dr. Garren for sharing the story of your faiily with us and for helping us realize just how blessed we are.

Tom Ward, author The Enemy Within and Outposts of Hell or Portals to Heaven.

Now, What's Next?  Was Satan Ever an Angel in Heaven? and If My People

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