I've been meaning to write this review since the Writers' Conference last August. It's just been sitting on my Kindle and looking at me, taunting me about how I put things off...even when I really want to do them!
I liked Come My Beloved, by Ellen Hrkach. I really did. I was really prepared to hate it. Sorry, Ellen, but it's true. I'm not generally a fan of love stories. I get irritated with short story collections because I want the stories I like to continue. This was the book I most dreaded reading from the whole stack I was given.
I briefly considered sending Ellen a note saying "This just isn't my thing." at least a dozen times. Then I was up in the middle of the night with a nursing baby, or a sick child, or because I couldn't sleep...and this book was exactly what I needed.
Come My Beloved is filled with beautiful stories of love and courtship with a Catholic flair. In the wee hours of the night, I smiled and cried along with the authors. I was "hearing" about the beauty and perfection of God's plan in their lives. They were the quiet voices which kept me company when the house was dark and a bit too quiet.
Inspiring. Touching. Hopeful. That's how I would describe it. Simple, but in the very best way.
Now go get your own. It's less than $3. What do you have to lose?
3 comments:
I'm a contributor to the book, and I have been holding off of reading it for the same reason!
OK, now I'm going to REALLY have to read it. :)
I have a couple of her books and can't wait to read them!
Thank you so much for reviewing this ebook! I bought it on a whim and already read the first story. Wow! My close friend (who is such a catch!) is turning 31 this April and is not married yet. Frankly, she's terrified because she has repeatedly discerned marriage instead of the religious life, which she was very open to! I sent her a link and can't wait to hear back from her. Thank you for sending hope in the midst of her despair! :)
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