I was very disappointed in this book. I myself have gone through a very similar situation in my marriage (no car accident) and also went to marriage counseling. I found that the storyline in the book was very shallow compared to the real thing. I was hoping to be able to relate to the situation since it was similar to my own but I couldn't do that. The "adultery" that Dave had was very mild compared with what happens in real life. And the fact that his best friend hooked up with the woman he was in adultery with and they become friends at the end is very unrealistic. I'm sorry I bought the book.

I have to say this was my first time reading a book from TD Jakes, but will be looking for another novel of his to read. I like this book which kept me going for more. I am married and appreicate this book to the up most. I have a husband such as Dave and sometimes we do take advantage of good people. This was a wake up call for me in my household, eventhough I do appreicate my hubby.


I'm so glad I purchase this book and you should too. Thanks TD Jakes for giving me the advice that I need to take along.

~Missaquarian

Bishop TD Jake's third novel, Not Easily Broken, sends a strong message about the importance of having and maintaining healthy relationships.

Dave and Clarice Johnson have been married for fifteen years. However, this novel demonstrates that although a couple has been together for awhile it does not prove that all is well in a marriage.

This becomes evident when a car accident leaves Clarice with a physical injury. Career-driven and independent, Clarice begins to shut down emotionally in spite of Dave's many attempts to make his wife comfortable. Why is Clarice so withdrawn? Does she fear she will lose her credibility as a real estate agent? Is she mad at Dave?

Anxious to get back to her normal work schedule, Clarice gets physical therapy in her home to recuperate. Julie, Clarice's physical therapist helps her to get better. They get along well. However, Julie, a divorcee, begins having feelings for Dave, because he shows an interest in her son, Bryson. It seems to work out well for both Julie and Dave: Julie has a role model for her son as well as a relationship with a man; and, Dave feels appreciated for a change. Nevertheless, the one person who should be appreciating Dave: his wife, Clarice, is not. Why doesn't Clarice show her husband the love and encouragement he so desperately needs? Has he done something in the past to hurt her?

In addition, Clarice is battling with the ever so loud voice of her mother who believes that men, including Dave, aren't worth two cents. How does her mother's perspective affect her ability to relate to Dave? Will Clarice's mother put an even larger wedge between the once so vibrant couple?

On the other hand, while Dave is being pushed away from the arms of his wife, he is being tempted to run to the arms of Julie.

Will Dave and Clarice's marriage survive the tension of emotional baggage, sexual temptation, and a nagging mother? How can Dave say no to Julie when their emotions for one another feel so right? Will Dave stay with Clarice or will he leave her for Julie?

Not Easily Broken is a lesson for married couples to put time, effort, and communication into their marriage. It is also a lesson for men and women to appreciate loved ones and not allow your upbringing to hinder you from enjoying the blessings of God.

Powerful story Bishop Jakes!

Dave and Clarice Johnson are a young couple who appear to be living the American Dream. Dave has his own successful business, and Clarice is one of the top real estate agents with her company.

But, like most of us, if you dig a little bit, disappointments and resentments are buried not too far beneath the surface. And when a car accident brings their routine to a screeching halt, it gets harder to ignore the little piles of dirt piling up in little mounds around them.

Clarice has a physical therapist, Julie, who is a member of their church and a single mom. The love of Julie's life is her son, and when Dave Johnson shows an interest in mentoring him, it all feels natural and good. Until those little piles of dirt start exposing more underlying differences between Dave and Clarice, and unmarred history between Dave and Julie.

T.D. Jakes is the first author of a non-fiction book I enjoyed reading from beginning to end. Even though I trusted he'd have some talent in writing fiction, I steeled myself for possible disappointment. Didn't happen. Jakes takes his compassion, experience and love for other people and pours it into this story.

In Not Easily Broken we see how even good people can find themselves in difficult and tortuous situations. And we see how, when we let God into the picture, often those things we've kept buried can become treasures to hold tight and build upon.

ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK!!!

Armchair Interviews says: Fiction with true sense of things that people hid from others and themselves