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Lifemark

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I had been wanting to read this book for a long time. There was a movie out about it but reading the book is so much better because it's so much more in depth. I was not disappointed. Great book and one I'm still talking about with my friends. Love this author and how he writes realistic fiction from a biblical perspective.

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Chris Fabry and the Kendrick Brothers, LLC team up again to bring another fantastic heartwarming story!

Melissa had a tough life after her parents divorced. She stayed with her dad, but after he remarried, he spent less time with her and more time with his stepchildren. Before long, she decided it was best to leave home behind and move in with her boyfriend, Bryan. What she never counted on was getting pregnant. After much turmoil, she decided it was best to put her baby up for adoption so that he could have a better life than she could give him, but she never forgets about him, thinking of him often.

Susan and Jimmy Colton have had heartbreak in earlier pregnancies and trying to adopt a child. On a whim, Jimmy decides to resubmit their application letter when they receive a call that a mother in Indianapolis has chosen their family to be the recipient of her baby. Both Jimmy and Susan have always been open with their son, David, about his adoption and have been supportive if he ever wanted to reach out to his biological parents.

David has always kept the topic of his adoption closed except for the people who are closest to him. When he gets a call from the legal team of the adoption agency that the birth mother has updated her contact information, he decides to make contact to appease his parents. He never expected the flood that would be released in the future!

As usual, the Kendrick Brothers idea mixed with Chris Fabry’s storytelling makes for a fantastic story! The plot is a pro-life story and the good that can come out of choosing adoption over abortion. It is predictable, but a story like this is intended to be, especially because of the bigger audience, but someone might find this book who is in this situation and be riveted to see what can happen when you look at a bigger picture. I love to read books before watching movies and this will be no exception. There will likely be a little bit of storyline removed for the movie, but only enough that it won’t be that noticeable. It was easy to relate to the characters and Melissa’s predicament was well written. I love the way this story comes full circle from beginning to end!

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

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Chris Fabry’s Lifemark is a companion book to the newest Kendrick Brothers’ movie production of the same name. I am a fan of both Fabry and the Kendricks. At this writing I haven’t seen the movie, however based on this book I look forward to seeing it.

While it might be convenient to categorize this story as a pro-life and pro-adoption story, Fabry’s skilled storytelling brought out a compelling and inspirational story. Just a good story that happens to include these themes.

Unwanted and/or inconvenient pregnancies aren’t political—it’s about people. Life’s complexities and heartache and the exhausting emotional commitments to these “issues” were so beautifully depicted. I have to say it again: it’s about people. And Chris Fabry knows how to write the stories of people’s messy and complex lives.

I highly recommend this book for fans of Chris Fabry’s gritty yet wholesome and inspirational storytelling. Whatever your political position, I encourage readers to see the story behind the people facing difficult decisions, with an open heart.

I was given a free copy of #Lifemark from Tyndale House Publishers through #NetGalley for my honest review.

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This is one of the best books I've read this year. It's a beautifully written story that is full of emotions, once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. It deals with abortion, adoption, family, hope, and second chances. This book is full of God's grace, mercy and forgiveness. I can't put into words how good this book was. I highly recommend this book. It deserves more than 5 stars.
I received a complimentary copy from Tyndale House Publishers via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Strong message about choosing adoption over abortion. Readers who have watched the Kendrick brothers movies or read their books will like the message in this story. I found it very moving and heartfelt. I found Nate to be very annoying and insensitive. Loved the ending.

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This book is for fans of the movie only. The story is predictable and pedantic as well as being as preachy as a Sunday morning sermon. The message is obvious to the point of stupidity: adoption is good, abortion is bad. No gray area, no middle ground or moral confusion is present here. The novel's saving grace is the appeal of the characters. Even the antagonists seem like decent people.

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This book was an interesting book and had a intresting premise. All about adoption , hope, second chances, and family, this book has important themes to take away from

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A pro-life story. Overall, a bit sad, but well written. And it does end well! It makes you appreciate adoptive parents, and mothers who choose to carry the baby and give it up for adoption!!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advance e-copy!

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The message that came through strongly to me in LIFEMARK by CHRIS FABRY is, that not only is nobody a mistake, but also that God can take our failures and turn them into a message of redemption and grace. Lifemark is a book that will really touch your heart as you follow the life of David Colton, which so very nearly didn’t happen, and the effect of this life on his birth and adoptive parents, his best friend Nate and all those who hear David speak about his experience and who watch the documentary filmed by Nate. As David says, “Our stories are given to us to steward. And we can decide to keep them hidden or release them into the world.”
I love the honesty of the characters and the way the author takes us through the fears and emotions which lead to the choices they make. We see courage, forgiveness, gratitude, unselfishness and sacrificial love, together with the redemptive love of Christ, shining through the story.
I highly recommend Lifemark as a heartwarming and inspirational read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

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An amazing heart-rending story, such a reminder of God's grace and mercy towards each of us. God is always calling out to us and reaching us with his loving embrace.

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