Everything's Coming Up Josey (Steeple Hill Cafe) 
asked by james58 on November 16, 2006 6:50 AM
"I need you," the tall, good-looking missionary had said . . . but he'd been speaking to Josey's entire church at the time. Had she taken it too literally? Because she was no longer in Gull Lake, Minnesota. She was a missionary. In Russia. For a year.
True, Josey had wanted to skip town when her sister married her ex, and her secret crush/best friend got engaged. But Russia? Yet after a few weeks the idea grew on her. She could speak enough words to buy fruit at the Moscow market, and the missionary role was feeling . . . right (although her bagel-thieving roommate tested her daily). Even the frosty Russian weather was no big deal for this Minnesota girl -- it was getting her love life to thaw that was the real challenge!
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You've already read enough about the book to get the gist, so here's a little additional piece: Warren's sense of humor, her lighthearted approach to characterization, will haul you in and have you cheering Josey Berglund on. As Josey fairly trips over her own inner discoveries, you might find yourself tripping with her.
There's depth and breadth here, delivered without preaching, from a real world place, that's refreshing and invigorating.
For a light snack, with just a little meat included, grab yourself a copy of Everything's Coming Up Josey and get ready to meet a new friend.
There's depth and breadth here, delivered without preaching, from a real world place, that's refreshing and invigorating.
For a light snack, with just a little meat included, grab yourself a copy of Everything's Coming Up Josey and get ready to meet a new friend.
reviewed by tubi on November 22, 2006 6:34 PM
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God's trying to get Josey's attention....right? Why else would her younger sister marry her fiance,and at the wedding Josey's ex boyfriend announces hes getting married. Whats left for Josey?
The answer comes in the form of a missionary speaking at church asking for English teachers in Mowscow. Must be from God .....Right?
So Josey packs herself off to Russia to do God's will and just maybe learn a little about God's plan for her life in the process.
Be prepared for a wonderful read. The fact that Susan lived in Russia gives this story a very realistic feel. I can't wait for the sequal.
The answer comes in the form of a missionary speaking at church asking for English teachers in Mowscow. Must be from God .....Right?
So Josey packs herself off to Russia to do God's will and just maybe learn a little about God's plan for her life in the process.
Be prepared for a wonderful read. The fact that Susan lived in Russia gives this story a very realistic feel. I can't wait for the sequal.
reviewed by skywalker on November 24, 2006 11:25 PM
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Susan May Warren has done it again!! She's created a wonderful, funny story that will keep you turning pages as you laugh your way through the book.
In "Everything's Coming Up Josey", Josey Berglund decides she's been called to the missionary field in Russia. The fact that her sister has just married HER ex-boyfriend and Chase, her best-friend and secret crush, has just announced he's engaged, may have a tiny bit to do with her decision. But Josey is determined to leave her mark on the world even if it doesn't look like what she thought it would. Josey finds out that God can work all things for good, to the praise of His glory.
"Everything's Coming Up Josey" is the perfect summer read. But make sure you have an afternoon to soak it up. Prepare for a spiritual journey of discovery, many laughs and a few tears. So grab a copy and an iced tea and enjoy!!
In "Everything's Coming Up Josey", Josey Berglund decides she's been called to the missionary field in Russia. The fact that her sister has just married HER ex-boyfriend and Chase, her best-friend and secret crush, has just announced he's engaged, may have a tiny bit to do with her decision. But Josey is determined to leave her mark on the world even if it doesn't look like what she thought it would. Josey finds out that God can work all things for good, to the praise of His glory.
"Everything's Coming Up Josey" is the perfect summer read. But make sure you have an afternoon to soak it up. Prepare for a spiritual journey of discovery, many laughs and a few tears. So grab a copy and an iced tea and enjoy!!
reviewed by advisor on November 25, 2006 12:26 AM