Oceans Apart | 
| Author: Karen Kingsbury
Publisher: Avon
Category: Book
List Price: $7.99
Buy New: $3.59
You Save: $4.40 (55%)
New (40) Used (13) from $3.45
Avg. Customer Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 77647
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.3
ISBN: 0061456713
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780061456718
ASIN: 0061456713
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
|
| Also Available In:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
A night that changed everything . . . Eight years ago, during a stormy weekend on the shores of Hawaii, Connor Evans broke his vows. He's kept his secret, until the woman from Connor's past dies, leaving behind a young son . . . Michele never thought her family was perfect, but they were happy. Now her family is on the brink of destruction. Will a lonely child help bridge the distance between them—before it's too late?
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 32 more reviews...
 Good but not her best July 3, 2008
Ocean's apart while well worth reading left me not loving the story or feeling the raw emotions of most of Karen Kingsbury's books. Conner and Michele Evans have the perfect marriage and the perfect daughters but what causes Connor to have the affair and the whole affair just does't seem real to me. The only parts of the book I loved were the parts with Max the son that Connor fathered. I loved the little boy and could not understand how Michelle could not fall in love with that little boy. This is an easy read just not up to par with some of her other work.
5 stars May 9, 2008
He only slipped up once in his marriage vows and his commitment to living the Christian way, but it only took one night of giving into loneliness and temptation to give Connor Evans a son that he does not know about until the boy's mother is killed in a plane crash. When lawyers contact him to inform him of the sad news and the decision he now faces, Connor must confess to cheating to his wife, Michele. Though she attempts to cope, Michele is rocked and believes her entire marriage to be stained by lies. Even as Conner and his son, Max grow closer and their daughters begin to accept him as a friend, even though they do not know the whole truth, Michele struggles with the entire situation. Has Conner gained a son to lose a marriage? What is the path God would have them take?
***** This is a book that will shake you up; Ms. Kingsbury, as usual, pulls you into the narrative and wires you into the characters' emotions. Max's simple faith, Michele's hurt reaction to being betrayed, and Conner having to face the results of his sin will all feel as real as the nose on your face. Once again, a strong Christian message is presented, but not in a wimpy way, like so many "inspirational" novels tend to do. The characters are beautifully realized with all their flaws and heartaches. Even more clear though, is God's ability to make miracles out of messes. *****
Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews
Oceans apart May 6, 2008
This was a
very heart warming story,I cried though a lot of it for the little boys heartache and his love for his dog,the best book I have read in a long time,
A Must Read! April 27, 2008
This book made me laugh and cry. What a wonderful book about forgiveness and not giving up! Karen Kingsbury is an amazing writer!
Another Fabulous K. Kingsbury Book! April 15, 2008
Just when we think we have our past all neatly bundled in a forgotten little knot, and just when we think we can handle things on our own without the help of God, things start to unravel and the cost of poor judgement and past sins come to find us. Thus is the case with Conner Evans. But just when you have come to the end of yourself and your shame and guilt are ready to consume you, then comes the second chance and God's mercy and loving kindness to turn the situation around.
Ocean's Apart is a gripping story of not only forgiveness and second chances, but the consequences of our decisions on our lives and the lives of those involved. It shows the depth of God's love for each individual that is affected by the situation and gives a glimpse of His mercy in ways we cannot fathom. It also reveals how much we need to center our lives around our Savior, putting Him first place in our lives, keeping Him and His word before us every day; and being able to let the love of God shine through us.
|
|
|
