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BOOK REVIEW: Just As I Am
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by: Laura V. Hilton Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: Just As I Am Author: Virginia Smith Publisher: Kregel Publications ISBN: 0-8254-3693-1 Genre: Inspirational/Chicklit
When Mayla Strong decided to go down the center aisle of Salliesburg Independent Christian Church, she made an impression. After all, Mayla sported purple hair and multiple body piercings. But Pastor Paul welcomes her with open arms and baptizes her on the spot.
Mayla in sincere in her new found faith, but somewhat stunned by her friends less than enthusiastic acceptance. She is the laughing stock at parties, her roommate is openly hostile, and her co-worker belligerent. But Mayla stands firm, and starts to make an impression on her friends.
Then her openly homosexual neighbor tells Mayla that a friend of his is dying from AIDS and that it’s the Christian duty to visit the sick. Mayla is hesitant, but agrees to visit Alex. Can she make a difference in a dying man’s life?
Just As I Am is the debut novel of Ginny Smith and it’s a keeper. I was a bit put off at first when Pastor Paul baptizes Mayla without even seeing if she’s saved or not, but he made that right as he led her to salvation right there in the baptismal. Otherwise, I am thoroughly impressed by Just As I Am.
Just As I Am is humorous at times, heart-tugging, and convicting. Even though a new Christian, Mayla is so excited about her new faith she can’t wait to tell the world. I think every Christian, new or old, should read Just As I Am. It is life changing. I can’t wait to read more by this talented author. $12.99. 221 pages. |
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