The Blood Done Signed My Name Book Review
Are the sins of the father and mother visited upon their
sons and daughters?
Undoubtedly damaged, Honey Lamb, like many, is a
descendant of an unfortunate legacy of molestation, addiction, murder and bad
decisions. For as long as she could remember, she believed the unhappiness she
experienced was somehow bequeathed to her. The blood that surged through her
veins seemed to be tainted and she often wondered about the DNA she possessed.
Experiencing more than her share of misery at the hands of her mother, an
alcoholic; the source of all her woes, Honey believed she’d overcome her
seemingly checkered path all by herself when she met and married, Mason; a man
she loves beyond her own understanding. Unfortunately, unsettling memories
emerge to crack the veneer of her seemingly happy existence. Feeling unable to
escape what she believed to be her destiny, Honey makes a decision that may
have ruined her life. Not realizing God places people in our lives for His
purpose, she reluctantly embarks upon a journey that will open her heart to a
divine inheritance. Will she accept what God has already given to her or will
she shun the invitation of salvation and allow her familial carnal legacy to
continue to the next generation? Will she come to understand that Jesus’ blood
redeemed us from a self-defeating existence because He became the sinful
inheritance for us while at the same time eradicating it forever, giving us a
spiritual blood transfusion that would change us all?
My Review
I
received a free copy of this novel for my honest review. This was a touching story of finding God even
when you feel undeserving, overcoming
your past, and facing your demons. Honey
faced a horrible childhood and eventually ran away from home. Now 17 years later, accompanying her
neighbor, Ms. Sadie, she’s returning home to assist her in finding her missing niece
and so that Honey can get a break from the memories of her husband and the
incident that caused him to leave her.
Little does she know she will learn quite a bit about herself and the
God she has been trying to avoid. Her
story was so realistic; I felt a strong connection to the main characters. I loved how God was described, so loving and
ready to forgive if you just ask and give him all your troubles. This is definitely an excellent book, one
that will stay on my mind for a very long time.
About the Author
M. Ann
Ricks, (Melissa Ann), is a Christian Fiction novelist residing in Bear,
Delaware with her excellent husband and two awesome sons. She is a graduate of
Rider University and formerly a national accounts insurance executive.
Using
Jesus Christ as her example, as He shared many parables, she creates stories
with fictional characters that contend with real life issues and inserts the
Word of God to communicate the genuine and unfailing love of God while making
it abundantly clear that Jesus is the ONLY answer. M. Ann is determined to tell
the world how wonderfully awesome Jesus Christ is and can be in our lives if we
just allow Him to be. She is honored to be used by God to spread His message
with the stories she creates with the leading of the Holy Spirit, knowing that
He will provide her with stories and the words that will lift up the name of
Jesus as He promised that if He is lifted up, He will draw all men to Him.
M. Ann
is also what one may consider a motivational/inspirational speaker but she
prefers the term, “Godspirational” as one may only be truly inspired,
transformed and receive true revelation when hearing the uncompromised word of
God. M. Ann also continues to utilize her group insurance knowledge as a
Benefits and Network Consultant. Lastly, M. Ann is a Group Fitness instructor
as she is determined to keep her natural “temple” fit and ready for the
Master’s use!
M. Ann
is the author of Awesome Wonder: The Gift of Remembrance ,The Son. the much
acclaimed, third novel, THE BLOOD DONE SIGNED MY NAME.
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While this is not the type of book I would read, I'm glad you enjoyed the book.
ReplyDeleteBless you Simone! Thanks so much for this wonderful feature!!! Believing that this novel will continue to do EXACTLY what its supposed to do!
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