Book Description
The kind of love modeled by Jesus Christ has nothing to do with unconditional acceptance or manners. Learn to love others with a Bold Love that will help them change.
Customer Reviews:
Best of Class.......2007-10-07
This gem of a book was published among a flurry of "me too" self-help psychobabble tomes and I think was lost among them. I am amazed every time I pull it out, at how relevant it still is.
I laughed when I saw the earlier review that said "I dare you" regarding this book.
I said the same thing when I gave it to a friend years ago. (I'm married to him now)
A Must-Read.......2007-08-29
Bold Love is probably the most important book I have ever read. It was recommended to me for the practicality of the three last chapters concerning how to relate to evil persons, foolish persons and so-called ordinary sinners. I found these chapters very helpful. What I didn't expect from the book was a new perspective of myself and God. Allender's language is so graphic I wondered how a man could know what I, a woman, was thinking and feeling. Without knowing it, this is the book I was searching for and hoping for but didn't think existed. I will read it over and over.
My Most Influential Book.......2007-06-09
What does it mean to "honor" a wicked parent? How do you love an abusive person without opening yourself up to more damage? What happens when you can't forgive and forget?
With a few exceptions, I generally write reviews of books I like which means I'm somewhat biasing the overall Amazon rankings. But let me say that of all the books I like or love, none has influenced my life more than Dan Allender's Bold Love. I say life because it has impacted so many areas from my relationships to my politics to my theology to my marriage. The book is about what it really means to love someone, anyone from the love of your life to an abuser to your greatest enemy. The crux of the message is that love is not forgive and forget attitude but rather one that admits the pain and hurt that has been caused and confronts it. But the purpose of the confrontation is really the key to the book. The purpose is not to cover your bases or get it off your chest to enable to move on and have closure. What was revolutionary to me at the time of reading was that it pointed me back to the object of love, the other. It solidified the fact that evil committed against you must be admitted and the accuser must be confronted. This is difficult and thus the "Bold" in the title. But the underlying belief is that no person is beyond saving. No person is beyond to hope of reconciliation.
The authors are Christians. Dan Allender is a counselor with many years of experience. Tremper Longman is a top-notch Old Testament Scholar who writes one of the chapters in the book himself and assists in writing the rest. Why bring an Bible scholar into a discussion of interpersonal relationships? Because their model for reconciliation is God's reconciliation with man. The sin that man commits against God did not disqualify us from being loved, it just made the task more bold. First of all, God calls a spade a spade. He does not deny the sin committed or the gravity of the consequences. He does not just forgive and look the other way. Rather, Jesus, or better to use the name Emmanuel in this context, dove right into the mess and sought after those who had abused God through their disobedience. He never gave up. He was tenacious always believing that reconciliation was possible. He interceded for his killers saying, "Father, forgive them."
The argument is that this should be our impetus for boldly going after those who have sexually, physically, verbally, or mentally abused us, whether fathers or mothers or former friends or outright enemies. God did not give up on creation. He sought after it at great expense to himself. This is what it means to love. This is what it means to love your enemies. The importance that the book places on admitting the evil that was done along with the hope that no one is beyond the reach of reconciliation is what has impacted my mind so much in so many different areas.
If you're interested in this topic in general I also recommend the following:
Exclusion and Embrace by Miroslav Volf - Award-winning book I've seen recommend by theologians/biblical scholars. (Author is a Christian theologian)
The End of Memory by Miroslav Volf - The latest offering from Volf and has been receiving rave reviews. (Same as above)
I and Thou by Martin Buber - Becoming somewhat of a modern day classic on the subject and I've also seen this recommended in theological circles. (Author is a Jewish philosopher)
Here is a summary outline of Bold Love which follows a wartime motif:
Section 1: The Battlefield of the Heart
This is the most theologically oriented section as it introduces the problem and describes the motivation to love based on what God has done.
Section 2: Strategy for the War of Love
This section is the meat of the book as it describes the steps toward reconciliation. First there is a passionate hope and hunger for restoration. Second, we mercifully revoke revenge and as we are reminded of our brokenness and how God hoped and hungered for restoration with us. Third, introduces us to the art of confronting the enemy.
Section 3: Combat for the Soul
This section takes the principals in the first two parts of the book and applies them practically to three different types of people who may have caused hurt in our lives. First, there is a chapter on loving an evil person, subtitled Siege Warfare. Specifically this is about sexual, physical, verbal, or mental abusers. Second, there is a chapter on loving a fool, subtitled Guerrilla Warfare. This is about people who carelessly cause great damage to another's soul. Third, there is a chapter on loving a normal sinner, subtitled Athletic Competition. This is the type of hurt you may deal with from most people on a daily basis.
Prophetess Monique Johnson.......2007-05-30
This is a dynamic book that every Christian who serves the Almighty God needs to read in order to grow in God's love one to another. Many of us lack this fruit and really don't know what real love is or what the love of God is. By the time they read this book they will have a deeper more revelatory understanding of God's expectetaion of us. Every leader needs this book now!
Real Love Is Not For Wimps!.......2007-02-24
This is actually going to be my fifth reading of Bold Love. The more I
read it the more I understand why love gets such a bad rap. I have learned that real love, God's love is both sacrifical and exhilirating.
Learning and understanding how God loves frees me to love better and to
recognize when I am not being loved. This is a journey like no other but
worth every step!
Average customer rating:
- middle of the road guide
- Novel
- Not very insightful, for someone with very limited dating/social skills
- From shyness to self-confidence
- Help for the shy at heart
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The Shy Single: A Bold Guide to Dating for the Less-than-Bold Dater
Bonnie Jacobson , and
Sandra J. Gordon
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
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Book Description
Nearly 50 percent of the adults in the United States describe themselves as chronically shy, and an even larger number are nervous or reserved about meeting others. With surprisingly few books available on shyness and dating, this practical, self-help guide shows people of all ages how to break out of the prison of shyness and learn to manage their fear, step by measurable step. At the heart of The Shy Single is a uniquely conceived, personal, and confidence-boosting plan for managing the three stages of a 'shyness attack,' based on the author's original research, as well as a dating profile quiz and journaling exercises to familiarize readers with their dating preferences and style. Bonnie Jacobson, Ph.D., offers 'Coach's Corner' advice for shy daters on how to: navigate online dating, work a room and get past awkward introductions, participate in dinner conversations and bridge uncomfortable silences, ask someone out, end a date gracefully, and handle sexual advances. The aim of the book is not to make readers un-shy but to enable them to function despite their pounding hearts and sweaty palms-to help them develop satisfying relationships by working through the apprehension and anxiety that in the past has overwhelmed them.
Customer Reviews:
middle of the road guide.......2007-05-11
This is written in a fairly light style, with helpful lists and checklists and templates. The insights are substaniated by anecdote and studies, with emphasis on informal and some formal case studies from the author's clients. Most of the advice is for people who are EXTREMELY shy. And I mean extremely. There are some universal advice steps here and there, especially about dating, but a lot centers on just summoning courage for any kind of social endeavor. One chapter I liked followed the routines and strategies of successful daters instead of the shy specific advice for overcoming fear and self-punishment and being overly critical and the like.
Overall it was adequate, but I found the writing style to be a little bland.
Novel.......2006-12-27
Not very insightful, read it a novel the recommendatiosn are either hard to follow or useless
Not very insightful, for someone with very limited dating/social skills.......2006-11-03
I bought it cause I consider myself pretty shy. I have trouble asking girls out from time to time and stuff. However this is something you can just overcome on your own, with dedication and practice. At least not with much from this book, unless, like I said you have barely any experience at all.
To be honest I put the book down one quarter of the way through and haven't read it since. Too much common sense and obvious suggestions here.
From shyness to self-confidence.......2006-11-02
I recommend this book because it provides sound advices for shy people.
It's easier to make an impression when you have exciting things to talk about and share. To feel more knowledgeable and confident about everyday's life, and be more interesting when meeting others (dates, work, or friends' gathering) I joined services like [...]
Breaking the barrier of silence and shyness opens doors to infinite possibilities.
Help for the shy at heart.......2006-06-03
The reviews of this book are mixed but I can say it helped me. I have been much more in control of my dating life and I have re-read it several times. Would highly recommend reading this book for anyone who doesn't feel in control of their love life. It feels good to be bold!
Average customer rating:
- Didn't really teach us anything new
- Best way to re-jump-start your intimate relationship
- WOW!
- 2 busy, 2 tired, 2 stressed? Find 2 days
- chocolate chips
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The Great Sex Weekend: A 48-hour Guide to Rekindling Sparks for Bold, Busy, or Bored Lovers
Pepper Schwartz , and
Janet Lever
Manufacturer: Perigee Trade
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OK, so those days of wine, roses, and boundless lust are just a bit of dusty memory, off in the hinterland of youth, before kids, stress, and that most deadly foe of romance--routine--derailed the passion. Sex experts Pepper Schwartz and Janet Lever offer no magical elixirs of youth, just a weekend guide to re-ignited love, road-tested by diligent researchers, with specifics on how to partake of a weekend away that's devoted to recovering intimacy and the pleasures of the flesh. Plan your getaway together and fantasize about it; declare a moratorium on work talk and focus on one another; break old patterns and experiment with new techniques (all delineated in the book). Age may not be a state of mind, but good sex certainly is, and it's a state that can be recaptured.--Stephanie Gold
Book Description
Conceived by two professionals with nearly three decades' combined experience in the field of human sexuality and "road-tested" by dozens of couples (whose testimonies and comments appear throughout the book), The Great Sex Weekend provides a step-by-step program to help lovers recapture passion and playfulness with advice on:
Planning the setting--home or away
Sensuous clothing, food, and toys
Verbal and nonverbal foreplay
Fulfilling fantasies
The most romantic getaway places
Customer Reviews:
Didn't really teach us anything new.......2007-09-10
This book is alright for people that haven't had sex in over 6 months but it didn't really teach me and my husband much. It is mostly about setting a mood and things to buy, which most people already know. The only helpful tip was to get a blue light for your bedroom.
Best way to re-jump-start your intimate relationship.......2004-02-21
I'm a therapist who's worked with a lot of couples and this is a common complaint - the spark is missing, sex is routine or doesn't happen enough, or one person is tired of always being the initiator. As long as there are no serious marital problems, this is a great approach - it really is a big boost to intimacy, and a lot more fun than the mostly "in your head" exercises in most books on rekindling desire. It's also kind of neat to plot the weekend together without family or friends knowing what you're up to. That by itself helps to strengthen the intimate boundary around the two of you. And yes, we did "road-test" the book, and it really did have a lasting effect on our relationship. Just the anticipation was enough to put us onto a different level. And afterward, we continued to be a lot more open with each other about what we like, and have been more daring and willing to try new things than ever before in our 28 years of marriage. Don't worry if you don't have the energy to do all of what they suggest, or get the order all changed around. The main thing is to make your mutual pleasure your only priority. And that carries over quite nicely into your everyday life. Also, don't worry if you have a hard time getting used to giving constant feedback to each other - that's a skill that it's hard to develop in one weekend - but it's also a good reason to schedule more weekends at regular intervals. This book can be the best gift you could ever give your partner, because just giving the book sends the message that you want your relationship to be kicked up a notch, and it does it without doing any criticizing or complaining - since any couple can get bored or busy, your partner is a lot less likely to feel defensive. (Saying it's for "bored or busy" people is a great way to make it more palatable, just like the "for dummies" series did). It's now on my small shelf of top books to recommend to clients, no matter how long they've been together, or what age they may be.
WOW!.......2001-05-09
I'm only 18, but this book truly applies to all ages and all walks of life! Finally, an author who stresses foreplay and romance, not just sex. My cousin says Schwartz's son is the best lover she's ever experienced, so I know it must be genetic! The book was great; my fiance and I truly enjoyed each and EVERY detail.
2 busy, 2 tired, 2 stressed? Find 2 days.......2001-05-08
Like many who've been married for decades, sex became a back-burner item. Stresses of work, kids, community and everyday life meant no time. We talked about missing our love life, but found little chance to do anything about it.
This book helped us put things into perspective. We took a long weekend. We got back in touch with each other. We put a lot of joy back into the relationship.
If you're in love, but not making love, get this book and follow its suggestions. You'll be glad you did.
chocolate chips.......2001-01-09
I really enjoyed this book. Great for people in relationships, as some of the instruction books are either too technical or too geared at just the act. This is a great guide for setting the romantic tone, destressing, and reigniting the sensuous feelings that got you togther in the first place. It has a checklist of goodies to bring or get like candles, music, feathers, etc. This is a great resource if you have the passion in your relationship but other things, like work or school :) get in the way. What I like is that the author's focus on relaxing, no work talk, etc. I highly recommend this book for couples. The title should say great romantic sex weekend, b/c that's what we had. P.S. I recommend chocolate chips and candles at the very least ;) and have a great weekend
Customer Reviews:
The book is what got me hooked on Connie Mason........1999-10-12
My sister in law read the Brave Land, Brave Love and said it was really a great book .She gave it to me to read and I noticed it was the last book of 3. I went to the library to get the other 2 books before it. I read all 3 in 1 week. Couldn`t put them down. Mrs. Mason is a very good writer. I`m hooked and plan on reading her other books. Keep up the good work.
ON OF MY FAVORITES.......1999-04-04
Reading Bold Land Bold Love was an experience I enjoy over and over again. IT made me feel like I was there experiencing what Dare & Casey felt and what they were going through. It kept my interest and I laughed with them and also cried with them. I found it very easy to Hate the villianess. It is one of many of Ms. Mason's books which once you open it it will keep you interest from the first page to the last.
a very very good book!.......1998-08-26
i loved this book! i have been reading romance books for a while now and i have come across bad and good books. this goes in the GREAT collumn. if you like adventure, romance, Australia, red-haired convicts, and dark haired men all in the 1800's (1807-1810) then you would love this book. i did!!
Book Description
Focus on the Family's marriage book of the year unveils God's incredible design for marriage.
Whatever happened to happily ever after? As divorce rates climb to all-time highs, many couples, including Christians, question the role of marriage and its "lifetime" commitment. In The Marriage Masterpiece, Al Janssen looks at evidence of God's original intent for marriage, offers scriptural answers as to why marriage is still relevant, and paints a picture of what that means to couples today.
Customer Reviews:
Worth more than the cover price!.......2005-05-21
This is an incredible book. After reading this book with an open heart you will never see your marriage the same again. If you love God and love your wife, this book is for you. I recommend this book to evey man who loves his wife and even those who may not be sure.
He who does not love his wife hates himself.
Highly Recommended.......2004-06-17
You'll never look at your marriage quite the same way again, after reading "Marriage Masterpiece." Here is a piece of non-fiction every couple should be required to read every couple of years.
Janssen has an entertaining writing style--colorful, and helpful, and his message about the "oness" of marriage, how God looks at marriage, and how couples ought to view each other is superb.
Book Description
Find God’s Unique Shape for Your Marriage
It’s not just the two of you and God. The truth is, you bring your family into your relationship in more ways than you realize. Yet God has plans for your marriage that differ from the expectations of your parents’ generation. Looking at the past, how do you know what to jettison and what to keep as your own?
Jerome and Kellie Daley have wrestled with the tough questions about which spouse is responsible for what and why, how last night’s fight could help you love each other more, and what it really means to leave your parents and become full partners in marriage. As you practice the freeing biblical truths about marriage, you discover that many of the practicalities that worked for previous generations are a poor fit in your relationship.
Not Your Parents’ Marriage examines God’s dreams for marriage today, based on the scriptures and including honest dialog, fun questionnaires, and space for journaling. It’s time to honor what God has done in the past while unlocking the creativity and passion that are unique to your relationship.
Whether you are engaged, married, or somewhere on the way, God wants to do a new thing in your relationship. Are you ready to experience it?
Includes discussion questions for couples or groups.
Book Description
IF CHRIST HAD PRACTICED THE KIND OF LOVE WE ADVOCATE NOWADAYS, HE WOULD HAVE LIVED TO A RIPE OLD AGE.
We've come to view love as being nice. Forgiving and forgetting. Yielding to the desires of others. Yet the kind of love modeled by Jesus Christ has nothing to do with manners or unconditional acceptance. Rather, it is shrewd. Disruptive. Courageous. And, as a result, socially unacceptable.
In Bold Love, Dr. Dan Allender and Dr. Tremper Longman III draw out the aggressive, unrelenting, passionate power of genuine love. Far from helping you "get along" with others, Bold Love introduces the outlandish possibility of making a significant, life-changing impact on family, friends, coworkers-even your enemies.
"Bold love is anything by passive," writes Dr. Allender. "It is unpredictable, cunning, and creative. It is a violation of the natural order of things. In many cases it will unnerve, offend, disturb, or even hurt those who are being loved. But in the end it will also compel them to deal with the internal disease that is robbing them (and others) of true beauty."
So if it feels like you've turned the other cheek so many times your head is spinning, it's probably time to take a second look at your practice of love. Because there's nothing redemptive about a love that just accepts people for who they are.
"Original, profound, and dazzling!"-Brennan Manning, author of The Ragamuffin Gospel
"It will change your life."-Steve Brown, president, Key Life Network, and professor of preaching, Reformed Theological Seminary
"I'll read it again and again."-Dr. Raymond Dillard, professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary
"The best modern book on love I've ever read."-Dr D. John Miller, director, World Harvest Mission, and author of Come Back, Barbara
"A feast!"-Mike Mason, author of The Mystery of Marriage
Product Description
13 songs from the album, including: Bold as Love Castles Made of Sand Little Wing Spanish Castle Magic. The Guitar Recorded Versions edition has been newly revised with a 24-page full-color section. Ain't No Telling Bold As Love Castles Made Of Sand EXP If Six Was Nine Little Miss Lover Little Wing One Rainy Wish She's So Fine Spanish Castle Magic Up From The Skies Wait Until Tomorrow You Got Me Floatin'
Customer Reviews:
Get Experienced Again and Again This Gets Better Each Time.......2007-04-02
This is actually the third time I've bought this book. About a decade or so ago I had a copy of this and it got lost or stolen or something. I remembered it because I was actually impressed that the songs herein cold actually be transcribed especially this accureately. I got a second copy after my sight reading skills had improved somewhat and used it often enough for the pages to start to come loose. So, I bought a 3rd copy of it. The transcriptions are challenging to anyone's sightreading abilities, but the rewards of a little bit of effort are very satifying. The book is accurate giving great insight into Hendrix solos and choice of(often apparently jazz influenced)chord voicings. A must for any guitarist who wants to learn these songs.
A Good Source for Investigating Jimi's Style.......2007-03-02
At the time I write this, two other customer reviews exist. One laments the book is full of mistakes and inaccurate transcriptions. The other insists it is note-for-note perfect and an invaluable resource for learning to play these songs. In an article written by Joe Gore for Guitar Player magazine shortly after the first edition of this TAB book was released (around 1989, I believe), he called the Hal Leonard Hendrix series "the finest Hendrix transcriptions available, despite a shocking number of music typos." I think Mr. Gore's statement comes closest to hitting the mark.
Yes, there are mistakes in the book, here and there. But, I think most people can sort them out easy enough. There are some passages (usually those a bit hard to hear on the recording) that I question if they accurately reflect exactly what Hendrix played. But, the majority of the transcriptions are unquestionably correct, and the passages in this TAB book which I think might vary a bit definitely sound good and are "Hendrixesque." Hendrix himself never played the same thing twice, and it's unlikely that anybody is going to be able to play EXACTLY like Hendrix, no matter how perfect the transcription.
So, my take on the situation is that the true usefulness of any transcription book is to serve as a departure point which offers insight into a particular player's style and which provides practice material which allows a player to internalize aspects of that style into their own playing. Therefore, I can live with a book that has mostly accurate transcriptions, in spite of a lot of typos. If you feel the same, you'll might find this book valuable. If not, I guess you'll need to sit down with a recording and try to figure it out for yourself. Actually, that's probably the best way. But, doing so will require having more skill and patience than I do :-)
ripped off!.......2004-02-21
There are so many mistakes in this book with both the notation & tab (too many beats in a bar, mistakes in fingering, etc.)that it's almost funny. In addition to this, some of the transcriptions are ridiculously incorrect with regards to what is actually being played as well. It's really a shame, because it could have been a great book.
The Best Guitar Tab Book Out There!!!!!!.......2002-12-19
This guitar tab book is by far the best one out there! Jimi Hendrix is the best guitarist of all time and this book proves it.There are really great Hendrix classics in here too. Some like "Spanish Castle Magic","Little Wing","Castles Made of Sand",and "Bold As Love". These tabs are all on the money and are great to play and further your skills as a guitar player. If you are a good bassist you can figure out the bass lines from these tabs too. So go out and buy this book..........You Won't be disappointed!
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- Sex and Death, Rockin' Like Dokken
- Incredibily accurate... sometimes!
- Wicked Funny
- UGH! Repetitive .. uninspired .. flat, tepid, one trick pony
- Tiny Sepeku Delivers BIG Laughs!!
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Dear Tiny Sepuku: One Little Cartoon's Bold and Bewildering Love Advise
Ken Cursoe
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
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"Dear Tiny: My boyfriend always gets me bad gifts and I'm too nice to tell him he has bad taste." "Dear Tiny: My girlfriend gets so jealous of my female friends that I can't hang out with them without a drama." "Dear Tiny: How do I stop attracting the same losers into my life time after time?"The questions are simple enough, but the answers are downright hilarious. In panel after panel, Ken Cursoe has created an advice column/cartoon that attacks the insecurities and tames the uncertainties of everyday life. Whether it's addressing topics like dating or unrequited love or breaking up, Tiny Sepuku tackles them head on, finding hilariously absurd solutions for readers who write in.The name "Sepuku" is based on the Japanese word seppuku, which roughly translates to "sacrifice for the benefit of others." Relationships tend to be just that, says the author, thus the unusual name made sense for this type of comic. The advice column aspect allows people to interact directly with the strip. Says Cursoe, "If it helps someone take their problems a little less seriously by seeking advice from a cartoon, then I think I did my job." More important, Tiny Sepuku is completely entertaining. Cursoe's take on the world of work and relationships adds a refreshing perspective to the comics page.
Customer Reviews:
Sex and Death, Rockin' Like Dokken.......2005-11-21
The thing that's great about these comics is how every once in a while a really hard-hitting one will sneak right through the ultracute, superdeformed rendering style and knock you cold with an observation that leaves you going "Ooh, no he di'int!" There's some funny side-character development that happens when you've read a few of these, too (you start to wince when you realize the frog is about to open his mouth). Nice combo of fairly brutal (-ly honest) social observation tempered by a surprisingly kind-hearted overall sense of humor.
Incredibily accurate... sometimes!.......2003-06-11
I bought this book not knowing what to expect and it seems to be one of the best books that I own. It's a great conversational piece with friends and at the same time rings a truth to so many that almost no one can be offended by it. Of course, if you are a oversensitive person that cannot find the humor in the similarities I would not recommend it to you!
Wicked Funny.......2003-05-17
Hot damn, this is wicked funny stuff. If I wasn't too busy snorting in laughter, I'd probably be crying from how dead on some of these questions were. Can't wait for the next one!
UGH! Repetitive .. uninspired .. flat, tepid, one trick pony.......2003-05-11
The concept behind this comic strip might have some potential -- if it were tackled by a more consistently competent writer. Unfortunately, you get the feeling most of the strips are cranked out the night before they're due ... after a bout of writer's block...and it gets real stale, real quick. In a weekly or semi-weekly comic strip format, it's not so bad...but think of trying to slog through 144 pages of it. After a few pages your brain is numb, your eyes get droopy, and your mind wanders to...The art, too, is so one-note and uninspired that it leaves the bulk of the page white as fresh-fallen snow.
When a book engages neither the imagination nor the eye, I just can't offer a recommendation. There are other, better things to do with your time.
Tiny Sepeku Delivers BIG Laughs!!.......2003-03-27
Advice from a cartoon character?! YEE HAH, yeah, and some of the best durned advice I've ever heard. If you've ever had a crush, been in love, been out of love, or been birthed at one time or another, this book is for you. Tiny knows what's really going on; psychotic women, frantic men, love, lust, loss, and the ultimate fact that we're all alone in this uproarious universe. The sooner you grasp that, the sooner you can laugh at life, yourself, and this book. But don't read it while eating... laughing steak out your nose is a might painful.
Book Description
When her lover Dana accepts a long-term assignment on a foreign shore, physician Jackie Claymont finds her quiet life in rural Maine abruptly transformed by two newcomers, each a nurse, each interested in romance, each capable of changing Jackie's world forever.
Kind Joni's warm presence challenges Jackie to question her loyalty to far away Dana, while lusty Carin, a married woman, takes a direct approach in her quest to inspire the doctor's passion.
Jackie's private drama becomes suddenly public when Carin files a sexual harassment complaint that draws the attention of Jackie's colleagues, patients, and neighbors.
Another woman would flee in shame, but Jackie Claymont does not quietly disappear. Instead, she stays to fight for her reputation, her career, and ultimately for the right to love the woman she chooses. But which one does she love?
Customer Reviews:
Nice Deviation from the Norm.......2005-10-24
This is one of the rare lesbian romances that doesn't follow the "U-Haul formula." Dr. Jackie Claymont's lover, Dana, is a freelance photojournalist who spends very little time at home. Dana is always flitting off somewhere on a job, spending a few sparse months with Jackie. On a visit home, Dana announces she is taking a three-year job in Greece and wants Jackie to drop everything to join her. Jackie doesn't want to go and reluctantly breaks things off with her lover.
Afraid to allow anyone else in to her heart, Jackie fights her growing feelings for Joni, a nurse at her clinic. However, their relationship escalates as Jackie fights sexual harassment charges from her other nurse, Carin -- a married woman who is the epitome of white trash. Added to the cast of characters is Vera, Dana's aunt and Jackie's friend. Vera is a veritable matchmaker and caretaker of the clinic and its staff.
I liked the premise of this book, but was a little disappointed by the lack of focus on Jackie's relationship with Joni. It got a little old reading about Jackie pining for Dana -- especially since Dana didn't deserve a second glance. On the other hand, the situation with Carin and the quiet support from Vera and Joni kept me reading. The story is not typical formula, an attribute that kept it interesting. However, I would actually give it 3.5 stars instead of 4, but that was not an option. I like Braund's writing and, even with it's shortcomings, this book is no exception. Recommended for a lazy afternoon, accompanied with a cold glass of wine and a bag of baby carrots.
How Did This Get Published?.......2001-02-02
Jackie is a doctor who does not want to leave the small town in Maine where she practices even when her lover Dana comes home and announces that they're moving to Greece for three years. What ensues is a hodgepodge of events loosely tied together. This book is in serious need of a very good editor - for instance, early in the book two characters are standing in a kitchen and the conversation continues, but the characters have somehow magically transported themselves to a hiking trail - huh? That kind of lapse in both writing and editing causes the reader to re-read paragraphs to try to figure out if she missed something. You never get a sense of who these women are - you might like them all if only the author was capable of anything resembling drawing a character. Even the descriptions of the characters are woeful - for instance, it's not until near the end of the book that you're told that Jackie is in her 50s (but, of course, looks younger). Throughout the book, every character has met the love of her life, but is easily persuaded to forget her in a blink of an eye. The clichés fly fast and furious throughout. This is one of those books that you wonder why the publisher wasted the paper. If you're looking for a good romance, skip this one. Try any one of Naiad's formulaic romances for a much more satisfying read.
Convictions and Courage.......2001-01-15
The general plot of this book seems at first glance pure formula. Lovers goes on long overseas assignment, leaving lonely attractive lesbian at the mercy of two predatory females, one nice and one not. It *is* pure mind candy.
But Bold Coast Love twists back on itself as lonely Dr. Claymont is accused of sexual harrassment by the woman she spurns. In a small Maine town an accusation like that has pure power to destroy, but Claymont stays to fight it out and to decide if absense or nearness makes the heart grow fonder.
Braund has a real descriptive gift that is poetic at times. I enjoyed every page. Like a good candy bar, it was over too soon.
letdown.......2001-01-14
OK I know I am a sucker for a romantic story & I loved Braund's first 2 books but this was such a letdown. The romance is cursory & not really satisfying & she even ruins one of the romantic storylines from a previous book. Lets hope the next book sees her return to form.
a fun read.......2001-01-07
This book is pure mind candy, but I enjoyed it. It's a pleasant romance, with a good dash of drama. I liked most of the characters, and the writing was enjoyable.
It isn't great literature, but if you're looking for an enjoyable lesbian romance, you'll probably like this one.
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