About the Book
Book: Finding Joy
Author: J.C. Lafler
Genre: Christian Fiction, Generational Fiction
Release Date: November, 2019
“No matter what complications life throws your way, search until you find something to be joyful for.”
Elisabeth Davis has lived by these words for most of her eighty years. Through good times and bad, this mindset has served her well, and she hopes and prays that her grandchildren will carry this sentiment forward when she is gone.
But Max has heard his grandmother say this so many times, he is almost oblivious. And while he understands her point, putting it into action is not always easy.
When his girlfriend demands he make a choice between her and his best friend—in the same week his grandmother has a stroke!—Max struggles to find joy anywhere. He is forced to reexamine his life, his relationships, and even his faith in this heartwarming story of coming of age and leaving a lasting legacy.
My thoughts (Reviewed by Marilyn):
”Life is life and it will annoy, but you can always find a bit of joy.”
”Life is life and it will annoy, but you can always find a bit of joy.”
Finding Joy is an uplifting heartwarming story with 80 year
old Elizabeth Davis (Gram) that chose early in life to find joy no matter the
circumstances. Jenna and Max adored their grandmother and would do anything to
make life easier. Max was faced with a serious decision with Elizabeth being his confidant while
listening, praying and sharing her earlier years with Grandpa Hank. There were
unexpected twists and turns in the story that brought tears, laughter, anguish
from a secondary character and smiles when Max finally knew his heart. The
characters became family members with their compassion, love, faith and
victories in life even during struggles. This story is filled with scriptural
references that Gram shared with family and friends on joy, realistic life
struggles, faith, romance and a warm feeling with a smile when the last page
was read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate
Lit. I was under no obligation to write a positive review but have expressed my
own sincere thoughts.
Click here to get your copy.
About the Author
J.C. Lafler has always enjoyed writing and dreamed of being published, but it wasn’t until she retired in 2015 that she realized her dream. J. C. and her husband, David, live in Battle Creek, Michigan—except in winter, when they escape to sunny Texas. Along with writing, she enjoys public speaking, reading, puzzles, traveling, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Finding Joy is J. C.’s fifth novel to date. Her other books, also released through Redemption Press, include Lost and Found, Amazing Grace, Hope Everlasting, and Leap of Faith.
More from J.C.
“Finding Joy” by J.C. Lafler is a story about the challenge of finding joy in life’s most trying circumstances, and corresponding verses in the Bible that lead us to choose joy. This story came about because of a comment made by one of my children, who’s middle name just happens to be Joy. She (Lynsey) made the comment to me one day that her middle name reminded her that every day it is up to her to choose joy. Jokingly telling her that “Choosing Joy” would be a great title for my next novel, I let it go for a couple of months. While preparing to began said novel, I wrote “Choose Joy” at the top of the page and started writing. During editing I changed the title to “Finding Joy,” but the whole story developed around the idea of choosing to find a bit of joy every day, no matter what is happening in your life.
Blog Stops
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Artistic Nobody, December 15 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, December 15
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 16
Lighthouse Academy, December 17 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
For the Love of Literature, December 18
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 19
Aryn the Libraryan 📚, December 20
CarpeDiem, December 21
Simple Harvest Reads, December 22 (Author Interview)
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, J.C. is giving away the grand prize package of a signed copy of her book with a matching mug!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
2 comments:
Thanx for the review! I love this concept, chose to be joyful! JC, I also am from Michigan (30 miles from BC), living in my husband's beloved West Texas year round. Thanx for the giveaway.
Wonderful review! Thank you for sharing this timely book.
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