1. The Chance
    Karen Kingsbury
    Howard Books / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Fitzysmom
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    The Chance
    March 28, 2013
    Fitzysmom
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for The Chance.
    In The Chance Karen Kingsbury brings us back to the writing style that we've all come to know and love. Yes, it is a storyline that has been done before and some of the characters are larger than life and way above reproach. Do they have flaws? Maybe, but they are few and far between.

    The truth is that none of that matters. In The Chance we are taken on a journey through some seemingly impossible situations and in the end God provides a way. We are reminded that our good intentions often have not so good motives. Our righteous indignation is just that . . . ours. We use God to get others to act according to our thinking instead of seeking His wisdom in our own actions.

    I enjoyed the premise of young love and the hope that it could become more than that someday. I thought that Nolan was a wonderful depiction of Christ's love for us in the way he accepted and loved Ellie. Ellie's parents' story is proof that forgiveness is powerful for all involved.

    A fun aspect of the book was getting to catch up with Molly and Ryan from The Bridge. I am enjoying this new non series that Karen has put together. I like the aspect of returning characters that pop up in future books. It is refreshing after a long drawn out series of series.
  2. girlsmama
    Edgewood, WA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    The Power of the Second Chance!
    March 15, 2013
    girlsmama
    Edgewood, WA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Chance.
    Ah, the second chance. Why is it that novels that stress that theme just seem to resonate for so many of us? Maybe it's because we all know that we need them, right- a second chance, or in my case, third and fourth chances as well. You know what I mean- a second chance on a relationship that you thought was long over, or a chance to have a do-over on a job you messed up pretty well the first time. We are human, we are fallible and we all need a second chance. So if you take the concept of the second chance, throw in a large measure of forgiveness, grace and faith in God, you have the story line for The Chance - Karen Kingsbury's latest offering from Howard Books.

    As the novel opens we meet the 2 main characters Nolan Cook and Ellie Tucker living in Savannah, Georgia-. Two 15 year old best friends, on the verge of being something more, are torn apart by the broken relationship of Ellies' parents Alan and Caroline. Because of this broken relationship, Alan takes Ellie away to San Diego to a new job and what he is hoping for is a new life away from his wife. That doesn't go so well as when we try to run away, our troubles usually follow us. On the night before Ellie is whisked away from Nolan and her mother, Nolan and Ellie meet in the park, their usual place to go and talk and decide to write each other a letter telling each other how they really feel about one another and bury it in an old tackle box. The plan was to return in 11 years, dig up the box and read what the other person wrote. Neither one thought that they would be separated from each other for that time period. Even with Ellie's move, they could write each other, call each other, etc. Unfortunately through some unforeseen circumstances, they were separated for that long, but still in the back of their minds was returning to that tree as promised all those years ago.

    Their lives each took very different directions- Nolan's in the world of professional basketball living out the dream he had had for himself for many, many years. And Ellie, her journey was the complete opposite- she didn't reach the dreams that she had for herself, which included writing the perfect novel and being a part of Nolan's life. His faith had grown, hers had shrunk. How could this work out?

    This story, as most of Karen Kingsbury's stories do, resonated with me. I love the second chance- the beauty from ashes story lines. They just always make me want to stand up and cheer. This one did as well. The heart string pull was pretty strong for me and I appreciated the journey this novel takes you on. When God is allowed in the middle of relationships, there is forgiveness, grace and restoration. And this is portrayed beautifully in several of the story lines. So if you feel like reading a novel that makes you stand up and cheer both at the basketball portions as well as the relationship journeys, I recommend you pick up Karen Kingsbury's novel The Chance.

    4 stars

    I was provided a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
  3. Christianfictionaddiction
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Tender story of loss and love
    April 3, 2013
    Christianfictionaddiction
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for The Chance.
    A tender story of loss and love, of forgiveness and second chances, Karen Kingsbury has woven a moving tale in "The Chance ", one that brought tears to my eyes more than once. The characters are beautifully developed and their interwoven stories are soul-stirring, as they deal with heart-ache and shame and the messy reality of being human and making mistakes. But they also point towards the power of God to take what is broken and to breathe new life. While I enjoyed getting to know the main characters Ellie and Nolan, my favorite character was Ellie`s precious daughter Kinzie, a young girl who had an intuitive grasp on life, a belief that Jesus is good and his love is enough for us all. Like Karen`s other novels, I love how the characters hear God`s voice speaking clearly to them, such as prompting them to pray. It`s a beautiful portrayal of God`s loving heart and how he is still in the business of orchestrating the events around us. Probably more than any other book Karen has written, this novel portrays that truth that though the evil one sets out to destroy us and keep us mired in despair, God is bigger and stronger and loving, and shines light into the darkness. "The Chance" illustrates the tremendous power of forgiveness, not just for the one who needs forgiving, but for the one who was wronged. Ellie says it best when she teaches Kinzie that "As soon as you forgive, you're free!" There is power in those words, indeed. The ending is definitely inspiring, and though things may get wrapped up a bit too neatly for some readers, it's hard to argue with a happy ending!

    Sure to appeal to her faithful fans as well as acquire a host of new ones, "The Chance" finds Karen Kingsbury still the master of "Life-Changing Fiction". I award this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.

    Book has been provided courtesy of the publisher, Howard Books (Simon & Schuster Canada), for the purposes of this unbiased review
  4. Doris
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    The Chance
    March 26, 2013
    Doris
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for The Chance - eBook.
    It was a very good read with a rather predictable ending. I enjoy all of Karen Kingsbury's books but lately they have been a little unbelieable with their "star" characters. This said, I will continue to read her books and enjoy them.
  5. kicki
    Inyokern, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    3 Stars Out Of 5
    Unrealistic
    March 6, 2013
    kicki
    Inyokern, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 3
    Value: 3
    Meets Expectations: 3
    This review was written for The Chance.
    True that Ellie and Nolan's story has touching moments. However, the fantastic aspects of the story's characters in a real-life setting make the plot unbelievable rather than inspiring. Credibility is what moves you to the next level. While well-penned I just couldn't take it seriously.
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