A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Friday, January 11, 2013

Seer (Eyes Wide Open #4) - Ted Dekker

As with my other reviews, avoid reading this if you haven't read the other books - there are spoilers in here.  This book was scheduled to come out on Monday, but the last one came out early, so I've been checking just about every day and lo and behold - it was available this morning.  I snatched it up and read it as soon as the kids were on the bus.

Christy and Austin are seeing the world through glasses that may be actually showing them the truth.  It looks like they are going to be free from the hospital, but when they get outside, the world is not the way they expect it to be.  There they meet Outlaw, someone who is telling them they are perfect the way they are - there is no need for corrections. They just can't forget.

Once the glasses are gone, it's easy to forget what they learned.  They're going to have to overcome what their minds are telling them and see the truth.

I had to read this one a little more slowly than the others.  With the other 3, the action was so intense that I just had to keep reading, but the interaction with Outlaw was something that I had to read slowly so I wouldn't miss anything.  It was a truth that most of us forget on a daily basis.

I loved this book.  It has ties with Showdown, so if you have read the Paradise series, you will see the connection easily.  When I was getting closer to the end, I could feel a sequel coming, and I was right.  There was a "coming soon" for Water Walker, the next book in The Outlaw Chronicles.  I couldn't find any information on it at this time.

I can't say enough about how much of a master this author is.  There were two parts in this book that really struck a chord with me.  One of them was about how you need to see yourself whole to love yourself and others.  I'm going to keep an eye out for when they're coming out with the next one.  What it all boils down to is: Who are you willing to be?  Are you willing to be an Outlaw?  Great book!


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