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Who Do I Lean On?
by Neta Jackson
Thomas Nelson
Retail Price: $14.99
Amazon Price: $10.11
Book Description:
Now that Gabby is back on her feet after being in a homeless shelter, she has a new dream that will stretch her faith farther than ever.
Gabby expects a fight from her husband over custody of their boys, but she is taken aback when he leans on her for a loan to cover his gambling debts. When she turns him down, Philip makes a desperate move that puts Gabby, her friends at the shelter, and even the House of Hope at risk.
The props Gabby usually leans on--Jodi, her Yada Yada prayer partner; her friend Harry, the ex-cop; and Lee, her lawyer, who has fallen in love with Gabby--are not always there when she needs them most. Gabby must make a decision that could change the course of her life. But is it for better--or for worse?
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READING ROOM REVIEW
This book is part 3 in series of books by Neta Jackson, A Yada Yada House of Hope . This entire series is a spin off from her first series Yada Yada Prayer Group. I've read every single book of this series and have enjoyed them all. I have followed this House of Hope series very carefully. For some reason, this series hit home with me. Maybe because it is so real.
I received an advanced readers copy of Who Can I Lean On just a few days ago. I dove into it the first chance I got and I'm finished already. I just couldn't put it down. I've been following the story of the main character, Gabby, for 2 books and I couldn't wait to see how this ended.
The story is written in the first person from the perspective of Gabby and you really feel you know her. Jackson has a way of drawing you into the story and you feel like you are part of it. Gabby could be your own friend and you cheer for her and cry with her as the story unfolds.
If you've been reading the House of Hope series, I recommend that you get the book as soon as it comes out on June 15. Better yet, pre-order it so you are automatically sent your copy! If you haven't read any of the series yet, get yourself a copy of the first two so you will be ready for #3 in June. You don't want to miss this one.
I'm not a huge fiction buff. I read mostly non-fiction books that I can learn and grow from. However, this fiction title is full of good advice, life lessons, and spiritual insights and you find yourself examining your own life and making positive changes. To me, that is Christian fiction at its best.
Kudos to the author for another great book. She left enough "unfinished business" at the end of the book to give me hope for a sequel. I'm sure hoping there will be a number 4!
