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By Dennis RaineyOne night as I went out for a run, I thought about the thankless task of parenting—raising children is a tough job. Barbara and I had six kids in 10 years.
Changing diapers, wiping runny noses, and hauling kids back and forth was a way of life. As I rounded the bend in the road, I felt the fresh air jogging a new thought in my mind: Someone did this for me growing up. In that moment, the value of what my folks had done for me finally dawned on me.Come to think of it, as a baby I never rolled over and thanked my mother for changing my diaper. I don’t recall thanking her as a toddler for mopping the floor after I spilled my milk—for the third time—during lunch. I never thanked my mom for being there for me when I was running a fever in the middle of the night. And yet, my mother and father’s thankless labor of love has forever shaped my life.Years ago, Barbara and I visited some of the old cathedrals in Great Britain. One of the things that we noticed in those great cathedrals was the tributes to mothers and fathers by children who wrote about them after their parents had died.
These tender words of praise had been carefully carved into marble, permanently displayed on the ancient walls. As I read some of the tributes, I wondered, Why wait until death to celebrate the life of a parent?The legacy my parents left is more than writing etched in marble; it’s the permanent etching on a little boy that will never be forgotten.
My mother and father, Ward and Dalcie Rainey, were incredible influences on my life.My father was a man of impeccable morals and had more influence on my life than any other man. He taught me character and integrity. He showed me how to be successful and how to compete fairly. He left me with a thousand memories of playing catch, camping, fishing, and living life.My mother was tenacious, a leader, and impressed upon me that family life was to be treasured. That’s why her home was more than four walls, a roof, and a street address.
Mom made sure our house was a place that embraced relationships. What’s more, I’m eternally grateful that she led me to Christ as a 6-year-old boy.When was the last time you thought about the sacrifices that your mother and father made for you as a child or even an adult? Have you evaluated the impact they’ve had on your life? I want to encourage you to consider how you can honor your parents with more than just a store-bought card, candy, or even a new tool or appliance.Give them the honor they deserve.After all, honoring parents is close to the heart of God. He said, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you” (Exodus 20:12). Think about it.
His command is radical in an age where we’re encouraged to look backwards to blame, throw stones, and find fault with our parents. Instead, the Lord wants us to appreciate and esteem our parents as human beings created in His image. Let this spring be the beginning of an era of honor, starting with four practical steps.First, spend time with your parents on their agenda, not yours. That may mean visiting or calling them regularly. That was one very important lesson I learned from my father.
I can still recall watching him on numerous occasions get up after dinner and a hard day’s work, say goodbye to my mother and me, and walk a few blocks over to his mother’s house. I went with him on more than one occasion. I would sit there and listen to the tick of the cuckoo clock and the creak of my grandmother’s rocking chair. There wasn’t a lot of conversation; there certainly wasn’t any “entertainment value” for a young man. There was only the sense of my dad honoring his mom.In today’s fast-paced society this kind of commitment may be too much to orchestrate. As a matter of fact, there was a time in my life when I found it very difficult to stay in touch with Mom. Our kids were young, Barbara had several medical problems, and there were high demands on time.
Still, I tried to call her at least once a week to keep in touch. We made trips to Missouri to visit her several times a year. We made an extra effort to pass through my hometown as a family and stay with her a couple of days on our way to or from ministry assignments.A second way to honor your parents is through handwritten letters. If you’re like me, you quickly go through the mail to find the stamped pieces, and then carefully inspect those to see any handwritten addresses from a friend. In this junk-laden world, nothing shows appreciation like sitting down and taking the time to write out a lengthy letter—on paper, not e-mail.My father died unexpectedly before I had the chance to tell him everything I wanted to say, so I promised myself that I would not let that happen with my mom. Looking back on our relationship, I feel like I did everything I could to make sure my relationship with Mom was kept alive and that she felt appreciated and encouraged. After she died, however, I realized I really could have done more.As Barbara and I packed her keepsakes, and after going through the top drawer of her bedroom dresser, I noticed there weren’t enough handwritten letters.
Mom had saved every letter I’d ever sent. Standing in her room, I wondered how many times those letters were read and re-read. There were notes from my kids stuffed in her drawer along with pictures that Barbara and I had sent. To me, that’s a statement of how lonely the latter years of our lives can be and how important it is for us as children to keep that relationship intact.A third way to honor your parents is to never underestimate the power of saying, “I love you.” Can you ever say, “I love you,” enough? Almost all of us love our parents, and we often take it for granted that they know. When was the last time you said, “Mom or Dad, I love you”?
If the relationship between you has hardened, his or her heart may not be able to receive that message. Don’t let that discourage you. Your words of love are exactly what your mother or father needs to hear.I understand that you might not have had the kind of relationship with your parents that I had with my parents. Maybe there was some abuse or neglect, and you aren’t ready to take bold steps of love at this point.
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Perhaps the mere thought of saying, “I love you,” to a seemingly unworthy parent makes you angry. You don’t want to express love. You don’t want to forgive.But you and I are commanded to forgive. Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:14-15, “For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.” If you are having a difficult time honoring your parents, take baby steps. That’s all the Lord requires of us. Step out in faith from where you are and depend on God to give you the strength to do the right thing.Finally, a great way to honor your parents is by writing and presenting a tribute. Within the next couple of weeks, sit down for an extended period of time and write out a tribute. List the things you appreciate about your parents; the way they have provided for you, cared for you, or showed love to you over the years.
Include the traits you admire about them. Is your father a hard worker? Is your mother hospitable? Is she a great cook?
Does your father have a wonderful smile? Your tribute doesn’t have to be long; what matters most is that your words flow from your heart.When you’re finished, type it and have it professionally framed. Then read it to your parents on a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, or holiday. (For more information about writing a tribute, read the article “.” You can also see examples of tributes at the end of that article, including the ones I wrote for my parents.) I promise, a tribute is a gift your parents will treasure for the rest of their lives.I first wrote a tribute to my mother in 1988, and I’m glad I wrote it when she was alive instead of writing it for her eulogy. As I sat in her funeral, I felt satisfied, knowing that I had told her everything that I ever wanted to say. No regrets.I’ve heard many stories over the years about the healing that can take place in a relationship with parents when a child makes the effort to honor them. I’ve even received letters from folks who have written tributes to unsaved relatives; the heart-to-heart expression of love in a tribute has cracked open the door, making it possible to be able to explain how Jesus died on the cross for them.
Often Christians run home with the truth before running home with love and honor. I wonder sometimes if our parents are waiting for us to honor them before they receive our Savior.Whether your parents are saved or still in need of a Savior, there’s not a better opportunity to begin the process of honoring your parents than right now.Copyright © 2004 by FamilyLife. All rights reserved.
This is all your fault.You worthless piece of shit.I hate you.' He left us because of you.We live like this because of you. YOU GRACE.You wont amount to anything, youre useless.I wish I never had you, I hate you your worthless.Those were the words that were told to me so many times as a child that i can onlt think of them as true.
I lived by my own rules to protect “This is all your fault.”“You worthless piece of shit.”“I hate you.' “He left us because of you.“We live like this because of you. YOU GRACE.”“You won’t amount to anything, you’re useless.”“I wish I never had you, I hate you your worthless.”Those were the words that were told to me so many times as a child that i can onlt think of them as true. I lived by my own rules to protect my heart from more heart brake but that was until he came into my world.Until Samuel Harding.THREE STARS.I liked some of this story, but another part of me got really annoyed at the repetitiveness of this story and the way it drug on for freaking ever. The ending was very abrupt and an unrealistically a perfect HEA.
I wish the author would have cut out some of the whiny internal dialogue repetitiveness, and fleshed out the ending a bit more so it felt a little more believable. Also, it was so unrealistic that Grace's uber-rich father couldn't find her at all over the.THREE STARS.I liked some of this story, but another part of me got really annoyed at the repetitiveness of this story and the way it drug on for freaking ever. The ending was very abrupt and an unrealistically a perfect HEA. I wish the author would have cut out some of the whiny internal dialogue repetitiveness, and fleshed out the ending a bit more so it felt a little more believable. Also, it was so unrealistic that Grace's uber-rich father couldn't find her at all over the years, but his nephew just happens to randomly run into her his first night into town. Really hard to believe. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
To view it,This is difficult for me to rate. The beginning of the book was 2 stars for me. I just didn't like either of the characters. I mean, Samuel actually says to her 'How much for the entire night' like the 2nd or 3rd time he meets her. Its obvious that she is a seriously damaged (emotionally) girl and he says something like that!?!?
Then the book gets a bit like 2 weeks notice (that Sandra Bullock/Hugh Grant movie). She is his assistant who spends so much time with him they live together and This is difficult for me to rate. The beginning of the book was 2 stars for me. I just didn't like either of the characters.
I mean, Samuel actually says to her 'How much for the entire night' like the 2nd or 3rd time he meets her. Its obvious that she is a seriously damaged (emotionally) girl and he says something like that!?!? Then the book gets a bit like 2 weeks notice (that Sandra Bullock/Hugh Grant movie).
She is his assistant who spends so much time with him they live together and slowly fall in love. However, Grace never brings up any of the issues from her past. Its just kind of odd that they get so close to each other, feel that they love each other, but are both aware of the huge elephant in the room that no one talks about. I normally like dual POV but I kind of found Samuels POV to be uninspired and vapid.However, I stuck with the book because I wanted to see how this whole thing would play out.
I'm glad I did because once the book started to get into the real nitty gritty of the problems it got better. I thought that it was more real than the rest of the book although I still found Samuel to be difficult to connect with.
I was glad to have an epilogue as well to see into the future of their lives.But, I am still a little weirded out because they are cousins. He married and had kids with his cousin. I kind of saw where the book was going and had a feeling that she was the uncle's lost daughter, but their relation never became a discussion between Grace and Samuel. It was just weird for me. It can't just be me that finds that weird right? I mean, they didn't even address it!So, for the first 1/2 of the book I was at 2 stars.The last 1/2 of the book was 4 stars for me.My overall rating is 3 stars! This is a remarkable read.
I struggled with my rating I loved the book, but the first 60 percent seemed to move very slowly for me, but once they got to the U.S. Things seemed to pick up. The last 40 percent is amazing and makes up for the first half.Grace has had a hard life. A life no one should have to suffer from. I loved Samuel!!! I loved everything about him. He is understanding, patient, loving, caring, and sexy.
The connection these two have is unmistakable. It's there and it's Yes!!! This is a remarkable read. I struggled with my rating I loved the book, but the first 60 percent seemed to move very slowly for me, but once they got to the U.S. Things seemed to pick up.
The last 40 percent is amazing and makes up for the first half.Grace has had a hard life. A life no one should have to suffer from. I loved Samuel!!! I loved everything about him. He is understanding, patient, loving, caring, and sexy.
The connection these two have is unmistakable. It's there and it's strong.Over all this was a great read.ChristyRadical Reads Book Blog. This was the first book that I've read by this author. I really did enjoy this book. Yes, the first half of the book was slow, but I felt it built up the character of Grace.
The beginning of Grace's life was very poor. Her mother brought her up with her step father after taking Grace away from her real father. Grace was giving a life of physical and mental abuse by her mother and step brother. She was made to feel worthless and useless. Her step brother raped her and turned everyone against This was the first book that I've read by this author. I really did enjoy this book.
Yes, the first half of the book was slow, but I felt it built up the character of Grace. The beginning of Grace's life was very poor.
Her mother brought her up with her step father after taking Grace away from her real father. Grace was giving a life of physical and mental abuse by her mother and step brother. She was made to feel worthless and useless.
Her step brother raped her and turned everyone against Grace. That's when she made a pact to change her life. She runs away to London and starts a fresh. She becomes an apprentice at a Top company, and quickly realises that the person that has been like a stalker is her boss Samuel. Grace realises she loves Samuel and Samuel loves Grace. As her past comes back to haunt her, Samuel has to help Grace live again. Happy ever after for both Grace and Samuel as they marry and have kids.A touching story with lots of emotion to it.
I will definitely read more by this author. 3.I must admit that I struggled with this book. The writting seemed unnecessarily repetitive. I powered through and at about 60% in, the story managed to, somewhat, redeem itself.
In my humble opinion it could do with a bit of an edit. But, I am NOT a writer.The story has a good plot. That being said, I did predict the events from the beginning.The last 3 chapters were very sweet and melted my cold heart.I think that a few 'he's and she's' here and there, rather than Samual said, Samual did, 3.I must admit that I struggled with this book.
The writting seemed unnecessarily repetitive. I powered through and at about 60% in, the story managed to, somewhat, redeem itself. In my humble opinion it could do with a bit of an edit. But, I am NOT a writer.The story has a good plot. That being said, I did predict the events from the beginning.The last 3 chapters were very sweet and melted my cold heart.I think that a few 'he's and she's' here and there, rather than Samual said, Samual did, Samual wanted would be great. It could do without the childhood events being rehashed too many times.
We 'lived through it' so retelling it seems like its just filling out pages.To be fair, the story is one that people could enjoy. Elaine May is a new author to me and the blurb on the book had me intrigued. What a powerful rollercoaster of a journey I found myself on. I cannot fault any part of the story. The story was written well and with so much passion, my heart would ache at parts.Follow the story of Grace as she tries to overcome the past and hateful words of her mother.
And the comes along Samuel. Samuel is the guy that will do anything to protect Grace. When her past comes back to haunt her, secrets are Elaine May is a new author to me and the blurb on the book had me intrigued.
What a powerful rollercoaster of a journey I found myself on. I cannot fault any part of the story. The story was written well and with so much passion, my heart would ache at parts.Follow the story of Grace as she tries to overcome the past and hateful words of her mother.
And the comes along Samuel. Samuel is the guy that will do anything to protect Grace. When her past comes back to haunt her, secrets are revealed that could finally chance the future for Grace and give her one that she has always wanted and deserves.A well written story that will pull at your heart. A definite must read. WOW!!!I absolutely loved this book, it was wonderfully written and at times had me on the edge of my seat and on the verge of tears, there were a few twists but also in places it was obvious what was coming next but that didn't detract from the book at all. I fell in love with the characters and you are drawn into this story from the start to the finish.This is the first book I have read by this author and I can't wait to read more by her. I read this book in about 2 hours as I just couldn't put WOW!!!I absolutely loved this book, it was wonderfully written and at times had me on the edge of my seat and on the verge of tears, there were a few twists but also in places it was obvious what was coming next but that didn't detract from the book at all.
I fell in love with the characters and you are drawn into this story from the start to the finish.This is the first book I have read by this author and I can't wait to read more by her. I read this book in about 2 hours as I just couldn't put it. REVIEWER: DAWNGrace hasnt had the easiest of starts in life, abused as a child she has no confidence in herself, full of self-doubts and recriminations she gets through life as best she can.Grace has two jobs one as an intern and also works tending bar at an exclusive club. This is where she first sets eyes on the gorgeous Samuel Harding.
As soon their eyes meet there is a spark,a chemistry, he wants her but Grace's views of herself always stop her thinking any man would want her so the barriers REVIEWER: DAWNGrace hasn’t had the easiest of starts in life, abused as a child she has no confidence in herself, full of self-doubts and recriminations she gets through life as best she can.Grace has two jobs one as an intern and also works tending bar at an exclusive club. This is where she first sets eyes on the gorgeous Samuel Harding. As soon their eyes meet there is a spark,a chemistry, he wants her but Grace's views of herself always stop her thinking any man would want her so the barriers come up. Samuel is determined to bring those barriers down, he asks her to help him out with something at work and as they spend time together, get to know each other, they slowly start to fall for each other, but can Grace get over the heartache of her past and face a new future with Samuel? Will she ever let him in enough to reveal the horrors of her early life? This book is emotional, raw and gritty, its heart-breaking at times to read all Grace endured in her life at the hands of the one person who is supposed to love you the most. Its told in dual pov which I always love as its great to get both sides of the story.The characters were easy to connect with Grace you couldn’t help but love her character after all the abuse she still wanted to move on and build herself a happy life.
SamuelI loved him he was smart,kind and caring and wanted to be there for Grace, wanting to make her feel she was worthy of love. There is also an element of suspense running through the book that keeps you turning the pages and interested till the very end. This is the first book I have read by Elaine but wont be the last!! After having a terrible childhood. Grace is determined to be on her own.
No friends, no boyfriend. If you have nobody you can't get hurt. She has a plan, work as much as she can, save her money and buy a house. So she will always have a home. Until Samuel walks into her life. No matter how she feels when she looks at him or the electricity between them when they happen to touch. She is going to keep her distance.
Samuel, a billionaire and somewhat playboy is sued to getting what he wants and he After having a terrible childhood. Grace is determined to be on her own. No friends, no boyfriend. If you have nobody you can't get hurt.
She has a plan, work as much as she can, save her money and buy a house. So she will always have a home. Until Samuel walks into her life. No matter how she feels when she looks at him or the electricity between them when they happen to touch. She is going to keep her distance.
Samuel, a billionaire and somewhat playboy is sued to getting what he wants and he wants Grace in his bed. The more time he spends with her the more he wants from her. He goes from wanting a quick romp in the bed to wanting everything with her. She is a tough case.
The only women that hasn't wanted anything from him and one that has no problem walking away.I was slow warming up to Grace. It takes awhile for her story to come out.
You get pits and pieces of her story. Once the story picks up I realized she was a strong person to an extent.
She wanted to prove the people in her past wrong. She was somebody and she could make something of her life. Samuel was arrogant, but yet still a great guy. As he got to know Grace and saw the pain and suffering in her eyes. He became determined to make her feel better about herself. He never rushes her.
He makes her take small steps out of her comfort zone. Each time he does she opens up a little more. Grace Ford was verbally and physically abused as a child. Now as a grown woman she tries to better herself.
She is working two jobs. One as an intern for Harding International and as a bartender at an exclusive club at night. She lives in London. One night a very handsome man, Samuel Harding comes into the club and he is immediately drawn to Grace.
He comes to talk to her but she thinks so little of herself that no man could ever want her. She destroys everything she touches, that is what she Grace Ford was verbally and physically abused as a child. Now as a grown woman she tries to better herself. She is working two jobs. One as an intern for Harding International and as a bartender at an exclusive club at night.
She lives in London. One night a very handsome man, Samuel Harding comes into the club and he is immediately drawn to Grace. He comes to talk to her but she thinks so little of herself that no man could ever want her. She destroys everything she touches, that is what she was always told. Her mom always told her she hated her and everything was bad because of her. Her mother was on drugs and always dressed nice but Grace had nothing. No clean clothes or food and nothing to clean herself with.
She took a lot of bullying from school children but she kept going because she knew someday she would show them she was better than her mother. If you have triggers in your life this book may not be for you. It does have profanity and sex.
This story gave me nightmares because I felt so bad for Grace. This story is so moving as Grace tries to deal with the fact that Samuel wants her and she feels so unworthy. I have never read a book that has affected me so much and that is why I feel it is a five star. A great read. 3.75 STARSUnworthy by Elaine May is a heart wrenching story of a young woman named Grace. She has been through hell and back in her life and sees herself just as the people who treated her unfairly.
A girl who will never amount to anything. This broke my heart and shattered it into a million pieces. Elaine May did a wonderful job making you feel Graces feelings.Samuel was in interesting character for me. He is a man of many means and knows exactly what he wants.
Even when 3.75 STARSUnworthy by Elaine May is a heart wrenching story of a young woman named Grace. She has been through hell and back in her life and see’s herself just as the people who treated her unfairly.
A “girl” who will never amount to anything. This broke my heart and shattered it into a million pieces. Elaine May did a wonderful job making you feel Grace’s feelings.Samuel was in interesting character for me. He is a man of many means and knows exactly what he wants. Even when coming off arrogant, you love him.
I did have a hard time connecting with him on the level that he seemed to move too fast for me. Everything was so instantaneous for him and his love for Grace and for some reason I had a hard time believing it. I felt that the beginning of the book was building up to this huge ending, and then in the last half it all moved so quickly I almost couldn’t keep up.With that said, the emotion of this novel is REAL and RAW. You feel her pain and you just want to rescue her. It had an interesting turn that leaves you flabbergasted.
The epilogue made my heart happy and it soared through the clouds. Elaine May is an author that has amazing potential and I am looking forward to reading more of her work.
Absolutely fantastic gripping read. Could not put it down. Full review to follow.06/11/15Finally a proper review! Firstly I am going to start at the end.
The epligogue had my stomach in butterflies and smiling from ear to ear. Such an amazing ending to a fantastic story.The main story itself is full of heartfelt emotion, upset and plenty of anger. The heartfelt emotions are for Grace as you see her daily struggle to survive each day and keep her feelings for Samuel in check as she comes to terms absolutely fantastic gripping read. Could not put it down.
Full review to follow.06/11/15Finally a proper review! Firstly I am going to start at the end.
The epligogue had my stomach in butterflies and smiling from ear to ear. Such an amazing ending to a fantastic story.The main story itself is full of heartfelt emotion, upset and plenty of anger. The heartfelt emotions are for Grace as you see her daily struggle to survive each day and keep her feelings for Samuel in check as she comes to terms with how she should deal with her growing love for him.
The upset and anger come from all Grace has endured and how awful life she had.The love between these two characters is so natural and real and has you wishing great things for them.Samuels unwavering quest to get Grace in to his life on a romantic level is just swoon worthy! He never gave up on her even when she pushed him away, he saw something special in her and refused to let her go, what girl wouldn't love that??!!Elaine May is a fantastic write who knows what it takes to connect her readers to her characters. So excited for her up coming work!
I had the privilege to read this book and This book was a true emotional ride it's got so much meaning and grit to it that you feel like you want to jump into the book and grab grace and just hug her. This book was so true, It's an issue that some people battle every day and the struggles to move forward.Grace is a young woman with so much self dealt that she finds it hard to live life to the full she's been through so much that even her own mother was the evil seed that planted these emotions I had the privilege to read this book and This book was a true emotional ride it's got so much meaning and grit to it that you feel like you want to jump into the book and grab grace and just hug her. A beautiful story!!Wow! When you start a book not quite expecting how the book goes especially from the synopsis and finding it difficult to put down makes it a very enjoyable read!I felt incredibly sad at the way grace viewed herself and the way her childhood was. She was trying to make her life better by doing well at her job and getting somewhere in her life.Samuel- what can I say about him but What a beautiful man with a heart of gold.
His pursuit of Grace, the way he viewed her and the way A beautiful story!!Wow! When you start a book not quite expecting how the book goes especially from the synopsis and finding it difficult to put down makes it a very enjoyable read!I felt incredibly sad at the way grace viewed herself and the way her childhood was. She was trying to make her life better by doing well at her job and getting somewhere in her life.Samuel- what can I say about him but What a beautiful man with a heart of gold. His pursuit of Grace, the way he viewed her and the way he treated her, made him a caring, special man in my eyes.This story reiterates that how you are treated by your family when you are younger can have a detrimental effect on you later in life and the way you view yourself! I loved the direction this book went as well as how it ended.there are times when it's just heart wrenching to read but with Samuel and his family's support, Grace becomes a part of something special!!!A love story with a difference!!Complimentary copy received for an honest review. Grace grew up constantly feeling like she was unworthy. Mainly due to her mother treating her that way.
Now she is on her own, has not friends and has a plan to work as much as she can so she can save up for her own home. When she meets Samuel, who happens to be her boss there is something there. He is definitely attracted and he has taken an interest in her as well. But Grace has never felt like she is worthy of him. Will Samuel be able to make see how much she deserves to be loved?I wanted to Grace grew up constantly feeling like she was unworthy.
Mainly due to her mother treating her that way. Now she is on her own, has not friends and has a plan to work as much as she can so she can save up for her own home.
When she meets Samuel, who happens to be her boss there is something there. He is definitely attracted and he has taken an interest in her as well. But Grace has never felt like she is worthy of him. Will Samuel be able to make see how much she deserves to be loved?I wanted to loved this book so much.
Reading the synopsis alone I could not wait to read it. But unfortunately it just fell flat for me.
The first half of the book seemed to be slow and also very repetitive at times. And I honestly wasn't even sure that I could trust Samuel in the beginning. I didn't connect with the characters or feel the emotions that I had hoped to. The last 40% of this book I really enjoyed.
I loved seeing the past come back and see how it was all connected. And as time went on Samuel grew up on me. I also enjoyed the ending as well. Book: UnworthyAuthor: Elaine MayPublication Date: 6/22/2015Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook NutsMy Rating: 5 StarsREVIEWWow what a riveting story. Grace is a woman who endured horrible verbal abuse as a young girl. Her mother who once loved her very much turned on her in the blink of an eye.Grace never really understood why things were how they were when she was young. Moving forward Grace works two jobs because she wants something better in life.
She has anxiety and doesn't date because Book: UnworthyAuthor: Elaine MayPublication Date: 6/22/2015Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook NutsMy Rating: 5 StarsREVIEWWow what a riveting story. Grace is a woman who endured horrible verbal abuse as a young girl.
Her mother who once loved her very much turned on her in the blink of an eye.Grace never really understood why things were how they were when she was young. Moving forward Grace works two jobs because she wants something better in life. She has anxiety and doesn't date because she doesn't see herself as good enough or pretty enough until that one night while she is at work bartending. Suddenly someone is interested in her.Can Samuel break Grace's barriers?Can Grace handle all that is coming her way?This is an excellent story, the suspense just grabs hold and you can't help but continue reading.I was gifted a copy of this book for my honest review.
Unworthy is a style of book I don't normally read, but I am glad I was given the chance to. Once I started reading I did not want to stop, even when I was forced to due to real life.Grace was raised in a terrible childhood environment and she chose to let it run her life when she became an adult. She focused solely on work and would not let anyone get close to her in her personal life. It wasnt until she met Samuel and he showed her slowly that she was capable of moving forward and in turn she Unworthy is a style of book I don't normally read, but I am glad I was given the chance to. Once I started reading I did not want to stop, even when I was forced to due to real life.Grace was raised in a terrible childhood environment and she chose to let it run her life when she became an adult.
She focused solely on work and would not let anyone get close to her in her personal life. It wasn’t until she met Samuel and he showed her slowly that she was capable of moving forward and in turn she started realizing that she deserved more in life when just working.I normally enjoy dual point of view books but I found this one is was more Grace’s view than Samuel’s and I was hoping to have it equally both POV's.I am really glad I read this book as it shows that even with the darkest childhoods and demons as a adult, one can grow and have a happy normal life with someone else. Review by Chrissy. Although a good read, I struggled a bit with this book. We meet Grace and Samuel in Unworthy.
Grace is a young woman who severely suffers from a very low self-esteem, which was caused wholly in part due to her mother; who is a very evil and hateful woman who should have never had children.When Samuel enters the picture, he throws a wrench in Graces plan to live a quiet life where no one notices her. But Samuel notices and what he sees is something special in Grace and feels she is worth allAlthough a good read, I struggled a bit with this book. We meet Grace and Samuel in Unworthy. Grace is a young woman who severely suffers from a very low self-esteem, which was caused wholly in part due to her mother; who is a very evil and hateful woman who should have never had children.When Samuel enters the picture, he throws a wrench in Grace’s plan to live a quiet life where no one notices her. But Samuel notices and what he sees is something special in Grace and feels she is worth all the effort it takes to find their happiness.Grace’s self-doubt was annoying at times.
But, I enjoyed how the author weaved us along in the story; brining us through the high and low points of Grace & Samuel’s relationship.In the end, I am happy that these two are triumphant and find the HEA they deserve. Seriously Good!I really enjoyed reading this book. The author did an amazing job with this story. She took a very real, difficult issue that people have to deal with and handled it beautifully.
I was drawn right into the story and kept there, turning pages until way too late, I just didn't want to put it down. There were times that were pretty intense, I went through a lot of emotions while reading this book. I really loved Grace, I felt so bad for her and all that she went through as a child, Seriously Good!I really enjoyed reading this book. The author did an amazing job with this story. She took a very real, difficult issue that people have to deal with and handled it beautifully.
I was drawn right into the story and kept there, turning pages until way too late, I just didn't want to put it down. There were times that were pretty intense, I went through a lot of emotions while reading this book. I really loved Grace, I felt so bad for her and all that she went through as a child, and how that affects the way she sees herself today. ALthough I felt that it was admirable that she was striving to rise above everything. I thought Samuel would be good for her if she could just realize her self worth and let him in.
Will Grace ever get over the trauma that she endured during her childhood, or will she let what could be a good thing pass her by? I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. What would you do if your entire life you were told you were worthless and that not one will ever love you and that it's all your fault that your father left you. Well that's what happened with Grace and the poor girl has felt worthless her entire life.
She has tried to take her life but couldn't do it. Now Grace is about to have her life turned upside down. She works for a business but stays in the background and does everyone else work for them but when the big boss comes for a visit things What would you do if your entire life you were told you were worthless and that not one will ever love you and that it's all your fault that your father left you. Well that's what happened with Grace and the poor girl has felt worthless her entire life. She has tried to take her life but couldn't do it. Now Grace is about to have her life turned upside down.
She works for a business but stays in the background and does everyone else work for them but when the big boss comes for a visit things will change. Samuel Harding is the son who is being groomed to take over the family business. When he lays eyes on Grace he feels something so strong it's unthinkable.
However she will fight it. When something comes up with the company he asks her for her help. They have sparks but will they be able to act on them? And will the secrets that come out be able to help heal Grace? Love ItWow I have to say that this is the first book and then first time that I read and hear from this author. When I got the book I was intrigued by the title and I have to say that she gave this book the right title.
I felt in love with the book from the first page to the very last one, love the characters and love how the book end it.The books is about a young woman that her mother never loved her or believe her, she has been verbally abusive and physically abused, all she wanted to do was Love ItWow I have to say that this is the first book and then first time that I read and hear from this author. When I got the book I was intrigued by the title and I have to say that she gave this book the right title. I felt in love with the book from the first page to the very last one, love the characters and love how the book end it.The books is about a young woman that her mother never loved her or believe her, she has been verbally abusive and physically abused, all she wanted to do was to move away from her small town and better her life, when she seen that her life is going good she meets the handsome young man that turned out to be her boss and more than that. His the man that show her that she is Worthy of his love.I really love and enjoy reading this book and can't wait to read more books from this author. This book was definitely a book I could not put down.
It had every element that a great book should have. It was heartbreaking at times, suspenseful throughout, and I just loved the underlining love story and heartwarming aspect of this book.I loved loved Grace and Samuel's love story. I loved loved loved that he saw her for who she was. This beautiful, strong, heartwarming women. He fought for her, he loved her through it all. I think Samuel is one of a kind.OMG.Grace's story is so freak-en This book was definitely a book I could not put down. It had every element that a great book should have.
It was heartbreaking at times, suspenseful throughout, and I just loved the underlining love story and heartwarming aspect of this book.I loved loved Grace and Samuel's love story. I loved loved loved that he saw her for who she was. This beautiful, strong, heartwarming women.
He fought for her, he loved her through it all. I think Samuel is one of a kind.OMG.Grace's story is so freak-en heartbreaking. I cried for her multiple times. I can not believe what she went through.holy cow it was intense. I literally wanted reach inside this book at strangle the women who was was responsible for her not filling worthy or important.I don't want to spoil anything, but this book definitely has a really great ending.
Still smiling about it. I was sent an arc for a honest review.When I was contacted by the author I had no idea what the book would be like. Would it be any good? Would I like it??
Would I heck!!!I loved it.Grace has had such a hard upbringing, treated abysmally by her mother and left to the point she is pretty much an empty shell. She has no confidence and thinks very low about herself.I felt so sorry for her, it made me feel like crying at times. The poor girl, she had to endure so much bullying and nastiness and from I was sent an arc for a honest review.When I was contacted by the author I had no idea what the book would be like. Would it be any good? Would I like it??
Would I heck!!!I loved it.Grace has had such a hard upbringing, treated abysmally by her mother and left to the point she is pretty much an empty shell. She has no confidence and thinks very low about herself.I felt so sorry for her, it made me feel like crying at times. The poor girl, she had to endure so much bullying and nastiness and from her own mother too!!!And then one say she met Samuel, sexy, charismatic, caring Samuel. He wanted her and he needed to make her realise she needed him.There is a few twists and shocks to come too, but it all comes together in a lovely heart-warming story culminating in a happy ending. Absolutely fabulousWhen I first got this book I was quite sceptical as some people can not write about that kind of issues involved.
I was very pleasantly surprised and enjoyed this book alot. Grace has a past she's trying to over come and live a normal life that is until she meets Samuel Harding and sparks fly.Elaine may is a new author to me and I wasn't disappointed with this book and will be looking to read more of her work.My hat goes of to you Elaine may as this isn't an easy gene to write Absolutely fabulousWhen I first got this book I was quite sceptical as some people can not write about that kind of issues involved. I was very pleasantly surprised and enjoyed this book alot. Grace has a past she's trying to over come and live a normal life that is until she meets Samuel Harding and sparks fly.Elaine may is a new author to me and I wasn't disappointed with this book and will be looking to read more of her work.My hat goes of to you Elaine may as this isn't an easy gene to write about and you got it spot on, some parts I laughed at but mostly with her struggles I cried as I could relate with certain aspects.Well done!!!!
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