In my post The fear of reviews I stated that reviews should be the fertilizer for our next work! Most writers will admit to having a love-hate affair with reviews. We dread 'm, we love 'm and we need 'm.
Having said that, I am thankful for every review, recommendation, endorsement and kind word written about my books. I am learning from reader's comments. As promised I'll share some snippets from recent reviews concerning my latest book Spirit of Truth. I hope they will help you to make a decision whether this book is worth reading or not.
"In Spirit of Truth we certainly get to the heart of the matter of truth. A new perspective of the trial of Jesus is placed in your mind, which I found incredibly hard to shake, but very easy to relate to... This delightful book, well thought out and relevant to us today... will give a unique insight, which has changed my perspective! A book you will certainly read often."
"In this brief, easy read, Marja has exposed deception and its destructive power. Just as effectively, she has compiled the facts of truth... I found the bullet points that close each chapter thought provoking and challenging, a nudge toward practical application. I highly recommend this book: it's full of sound, scriptural guidance for any young sojourner, and just as importantly, seasoned, mature readers will be challenged to consider their habits and whether they are walking in the Spirit of Truth or stumbling about in deception."
"Prior to reading this book, I had not considered interpreting truth from so many angles. I appreciated the challenge to examine how I view truth, as well as the encouragement to live accordingly. Readers will enjoy Ms. Meijer’s friendly, conversational style as she guides them on an insightful journey to define and apply Biblical truth in their lives. I recommend this book to anyone who is seeking truth, as well as those desiring a deeper relationship with the Lord."
"Marja delves into the nuances of being truthful about what we share with others. She approaches the issues involved with a magnifying glass and sheds light on issues most of the people would only think about in passing. I like the concept of the series of which this book is a part; the whole series is about the Ten Commandments in the 21st century."
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No need to fear any of those reviews! They were all positive and gave great information on what your book was about. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSo far, so good indeed Elsie. Maybe one day I'll do a post with critique...
DeleteMarja: This post could not have come at a better time for me! I recently recieved my first one-star review. The reader was angry because she felt I had shoved my religous beliefs down her throat. At first I was hurt, but the realized that at least I had made my beliefs clear, and rejoiced in that. Nevertheless, I offered to refund the reader's purchase price, since she felt cheated. I believed this was extending the grace I tell others about. I hope it plants a seed in her heart.
ReplyDeleteOuch, I had that happen on Amazon with my first book... I believe the 1 star review is still there, someone bashed the book for no reason, I regarded it as spam. Well, you did the right thing, I am sure.
DeleteHi Marja, love the sound of your book Spirit of Truth. Wishing you lots of success with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachna for your kind words.
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