butterfly-light-award.jpg

Today I received this beautiful Butterfly Light Award for Spreading the Light from Coach Muller.  I could not have asked for a more rewarding and satisfying award from anyone or anywhere else on wordpress.  Thank you to Belinda and Coach for your generosity.  I feel the need to spread the light because I have lived with chronic illness for numerous years and through each year the Lord has brought me closer and closer to Him, gently being taught the purpose of my existence on this earth by Him.  As my life passes by without having the benefit of seeing many people in person due to my illness,  I do not ever think about how horrible it is that this illness came upon me but I thank God for working through my pain to bring His word to all others.  Maybe you are not quite ready to take on what seems like a monumental task in walking the walk with Jesus, but if you continue to follow those on wordpress who are sharing and spreading His love, you will only feel how monumental your life is here on Earth through Him.   Thank you for allowing me to share my life and thoughts of Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father.

With Faith, trust and hope Courage Times Three will touch your soul!

Beautiful novel with heart and soul,April 23, 2014

By

Robyn K “Elder Park Book Reviews” (glasgow uk) – See all my reviews

This review is from: Courage Times Three. A Novel (Kindle Edition)

Courage times three is a unique read. There is so much history and tragedy- it is written almost as a memoir. You hear stories and you see shows on television about Nazi’s but nothing prepares you for the full horror of what it was like. Brenda Brown Elliott does it beautifully with heart and soul- and not relying on gimmicky clichés.
The authors voice is so true you could believe that she experienced this events first hand.
Lilly, Madeline and Lorraine are paragons of faith. No matter what life threw at them, they handled it with faith. Battling two world wars and emigrating to America- these women never lost hope.
There is so much more in this book, like Lilly and Valentin’s tender love story that defies all the odds. You just have to read it to believe it. Some label this book as Christian fiction, but I don’t agree. This is a book about love hope and faith and it is for everyone; it shouldn’t be pigeon holed into one genre.
Overcoming is a big theme in the novel and how families cope with adversity and triumph.
For me, on a personal note: This book is an allegory. An allegory on how to succeed at life by having faith. Brenda Brown Elliott and her strong role model characters showed me what every woman should aspire to- true grace.  whttp://www.amazon.com/Courage-Times-Three-A-Novel-ebook/product-reviews/B00EZY2ELA/ref=cm_cr_pr_btm_link_next_2?ie=UTF8&pageNumber=2&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=byRankDescending

Courage Times Three. A Novel on Kindle for just 99 cents

http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Times-Three-A-Novel-ebook/product-reviews/B00EZY2ELA/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_recent?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

 

 

Gina – See all my reviews

 

This review is from: Courage Times Three. A Novel (Kindle Edition)

A Legacy of bonds that cannot be broken!
This book was very well written and you will feel as if you are with all of the characters throughout this novel. From WWII and the many horrors of hiding to remain safe, to courageous travels to America to begin a new life, the ladies in this book with empower you whether you are male or female. It is truly a story of a family saga that reveals deep secrets and unravels into heroic strength and bonds of generation after generation. Reunited with more family after years of wondering where one another were of if even alive, this family reunites in miraculous ways. They love and put family first. Their traditions of all of their diverse backgrounds are embraced and passed down throughout all of their lives. Much tragedy and triumph face this family. They all find peace, joy, morals and a gift of overcoming many of the challenges that life can often present. The one thing that has carried all of them through was their passionate love of God. The power of prayer is made known in this inspiring read. It is a book you will not want to stop reading as watching all of the characters live intertwine. This book will definitely encourage you that you can face anything in life with the love and faith that only GOD can provide!

Get your copy of “Courage Times Three. A Novel” for just 99 cents

http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Times-Three-A-Novel-ebook/product-reviews/B00EZY2ELA/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Celeste Cooper – See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)

Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

This review is from: Courage Times Three. A Novel (Kindle Edition)

This novel is about personal, family, and human love, faith, and hope. The author has done her research as she builds the setting and characters. She leaves nothing to the imagination in her descriptions. Beginning during WW II this family story moves across generations. You feel what once was, and you can hear the bell peeling through the countryside as it signifies a message of hope, joy, and freedom. You will sense the anguish, loss, pain and tragedy and you will see and feel the moral fiber woven through the words on each page. The author gives life and authenticity to her writing.

Valentin and Lillie take you on a journey through the social and religious impact of war, and the realities of life. The author eloquently reveals lessons of trust and optimism through devotion. From Europe, America, war, vineyards, the underground paper, churches, wealth, poverty, and family to overcoming daily and life altering struggles, you will feel the power of love, new beginnings, acceptance, religious tolerance, human dignity, and worth. This is a frank, wholesome, beautiful, tragic, and inspiring love story of faith and family.

Well done and a must read.

 

COURAGE TIMES THREE. A NOVEL

PICK UP YOUR KINDLE COPY TODAY FOR JUST 99 Cents

 

 

Melissa Cheslog – See all my reviews

 

Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

This review is from: Courage Times Three. A Novel (Kindle Edition)

This is so very much unlike most of what I read. I was absolutely blown away by this story. It follows the lives of Valentin and Lilly starting from World War II in France and continues to present time. The story is full of honesty, hope, love, and faith. The journey of the characters, this family, is so vividly honest and believable. It is a story that will move the reader and encourage the reader to learn more about themselves and the strength of the human spirit. I found the plot to move very well and the story to be well written. This was a great book!

Courage Times Three. A Novel selling for just 99 cents on Amazon.com

Fantastic Story!,July 21, 2014

By 

Melissa Cheslog – See all my reviews

 

Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

This review is from: Courage Times Three. A Novel (Kindle Edition)

This is so very much unlike most of what I read. I was absolutely blown away by this story. It follows the lives of Valentin and Lilly starting from World War II in France and continues to present time. The story is full of honesty, hope, love, and faith. The journey of the characters, this family, is so vividly honest and believable. It is a story that will move the reader and encourage the reader to learn more about themselves and the strength of the human spirit. I found the plot to move very well and the story to be well written. This was a great book!

 

 

Kindle version of Courage Times Three for only 99 cents

http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Times-Three-Novel-ebook/dp/B00EZY2ELA/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380143491&sr=1-2&keywords=courage+times+three.+a+novel

Courage Times Three for sale at only 99 cents on Amazon/Barnes & Noble

http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Times-Three-Novel-ebook/dp/B00EZY2ELA/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380143491&sr=1-2&keywords=courage+times+three.+a+novel

99 cent kindle version at Amazon.com for Courage Times Three

Generations of Miracles, May 20, 2014

By 

Dennis G. Clark – See all my reviews

 

Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

This review is from: Courage Times Three. A Novel (Kindle Edition)

Very inspiring book. If I could type better I would say much more. I would highly recommend this book. It will carry you through several emotions.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Times-Three-A-Novel-ebook/product-reviews/B00EZY2ELA/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt_sr_5?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addFiveStar&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Courage Times Three. A Novel

Well worth reading!, May 11, 2014

By 

Karen Mitchell – See all my reviews

 

Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

This review is from: Courage Times Three. A Novel (Kindle Edition)

This is a wonderful book I would highly recommend to anyone. I so enjoyed meeting all of the various family members and witnessing their love and devotion to God and each other.

 

99 cent Courage Times Three Kindle and Nook versions!

By

Celeste Cooper – See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)

Verified Purchase(What’s this?)

This review is from: Courage Times Three. A Novel (Kindle Edition)

This novel is about personal, family, and human love, faith, and hope. The author has done her research as she builds the setting and characters. She leaves nothing to the imagination in her descriptions. Beginning during WW II this family story moves across generations. You feel what once was, and you can hear the bell peeling through the countryside as it signifies a message of hope, joy, and freedom. You will sense the anguish, loss, pain and tragedy and you will see and feel the moral fiber woven through the words on each page. The author gives life and authenticity to her writing.

Valentin and Lillie take you on a journey through the social and religious impact of war, and the realities of life. The author eloquently reveals lessons of trust and optimism through devotion. From Europe, America, war, vineyards, the underground paper, churches, wealth, poverty, and family to overcoming daily and life altering struggles, you will feel the power of love, new beginnings, acceptance, religious tolerance, human dignity, and worth. This is a frank, wholesome, beautiful, tragic, and inspiring love story of faith and family.

Well done and a must read.