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| Title | : | When Joy Came to Stay |
| Author | : | Karen Kingsbury |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 400 pages |
| Published | : | September 15th 2006 by Multnomah (first published 2000) |
| Categories | : | Christian Fiction. Christian. Fiction. Romance. Adult Fiction. Inspirational. Christian Romance |
Karen Kingsbury
Paperback | Pages: 400 pages Rating: 4.32 | 3550 Users | 146 Reviews
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Maggie Stovall is trapped inside a person she’s spent years carefully crafting. Now the truth about who she is—and what she’s done—is bursting to the surface and sending Maggie into a spiral of despair. Will she walk away from everything, or can Maggie allow God to take her to a place of ultimate honesty—before it’s too late?Maggie Stovall.
One of the golden people. She has it all together. At least on the surface…
Ben Stovall.
Godly husband. Successful attorney. Has no idea of the darkness about to overtake his life…
Amanda Joy.
Child of society. Abused, broken, thrown away. But her trust in God is still alive…
When Joy Came to Stay is the heart-wrenching story of one woman’s descent into the shadows of depression, her husband’s search for understanding, and a precious child’s unwavering faith.
"Kingsbury’s poignant tale of a lost and broken family and how they experience God’s
miraculous healing is a sure guarantee to bring hope and joy to her readers."
—Melody Carlson, bestselling author, Diary of a Teenage Girl series
"A thought-provoking account of the battle of depression in a believer’s life. It leaves
no doubt that God is loving, merciful, and faithful."
—Nancy Moser, author, The Mustard Seed series
Story Behind the Book
“Each of my novels is a piece of my heart. Where Yesterday Lives was my first-ever novel, and as such it is somewhat autobiographical. The childhood story of Ellen Barrett, her love for her parents and siblings, is my story—though her current story and struggles are fictional. On Every Side sheds light on the struggle for religious freedom in today’s climate; something I am passionate about. Finally, When Joy Came to Stay is the story of one woman’s battle against depression and the secrets of her past.”
—Karen Kingsbury
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| Original Title: | When Joy Came to Stay |
| ISBN: | 1590527518 (ISBN13: 9781590527511) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | RITA Award by Romance Writers of America Nominee for Inspirational Romance (2002) |
Rating Epithetical Books When Joy Came to Stay
Ratings: 4.32 From 3550 Users | 146 ReviewsWrite-Up Epithetical Books When Joy Came to Stay
Excellent book.Wow powerful What a powerful message of Gods power and faithfulness when we trust Him. Our lives are filled with hurt, anger, and disappointments but if we know Him and His word the Holy Spirit will speak to our hearts in that still small voice with the truths from God we need to hear. I love how Karens books point me back to Jesus and I grow spiritually as a result. This story was powerful and I couldnt stop reading.
I don't really read much Christian fiction. While this was an enjoyable and satisfying story, I was troubled by the fact that every non-Christian character in the book was totally devoid of morals. The plotline was extremely predictable.
This book is really poor. The portrayal of the kid is so unrealistic--Come on, an abused foster kid who's an absolute angel without any acting out or attachment issues. What planet does she live on? For soap opera fanatics only. I have since read other Kingsbury books that were much better, so I think this may have been an early book and she's improved with age. I would definitely consider this one among the worst-written Kingsbury books.
This book wasn't my favorite by this author. I had a huge issue with the logic of the main character throughout the story.
Maggie Stovall has it alla loving husband, a successful job, and two adorable foster boys to take care of. But while she seems perfect on the outside, her inner world is crumbling. Almost before she realizes whats happening, she finds herself a patient at a psychiatric hospital and awaiting a divorce. Secrets from her past have become too much, and it seems theres no way to save her marriage or her way of life. God has never seemed so far away...This was a really good story! This was my first
I really enjoyed this book. I wasn't sure about reading it because of the mixed reviews but I am glad I did. I am not an avid reader and it only took me 2 weeks to read this nearly 400 page book. I enjoy Karen Kingsbury.
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