Born, Broken, Blessed by Sadie E. Hamer
By Priscilla Johnson • Aug 23rd, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009 •
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Sadie E. Hamer’s debut novel, Born, Broken, Blessed, is the story of Madison Washington. Madison was born prematurely to Felicia and Dallas Washington in Goshen, Virginia. Her mother was a hardworking woman who worked several jobs to care for her family. Her father was an alcoholic and womanizer. From the moment she was born, Madison’s life was full of drama and bad decisions. She went from one promiscuous affair to another and two quick marriages to men that abandoned her. It was not until she was completely broken that she realized that there was only one person who was by her side every step of the way if she only asked.
Hamer’s story, which is told in first person, is a wonderful outline for what could be an excellent story. Written in only 113 pages, the reader moves quickly through Madison’s life. It was not until tragedy struck that she began to seek God first and find romance that was meant for her. The story would have been more appealing if it were more descriptive. There were a lot of grammatical errors, which was very distracting. With a little help, I believe this story would be a wonderful Christian-fiction book that could be enjoyed by many.
Priscilla C. Johnson
APOOO BookClub
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Priscilla Johnson is a single mom of a 12 year-old and guardian of two teen-age nephews, lives in Baltimore Maryland. Working full time as an Equal Opportunity Investigator, she enjoys spending her free time traveling to bookstores within the area to meet her favorite authors at book signings or helping to plan book events. Priscilla was given the nickname “BookManiac” by a co-worker who continues to laugh at her weekly delivery of books in the mail. She has been reviewing books for APOOO, A Place Of Our Own, for a little over eight months and she enjoys every minute. Besides reading, Priscilla enjoys walking, crocheting, or simply sitting on her balcony listening to the Creator.
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