Thrown together in a season of self-discovery, they're about to learn lessons in character and grace, love and sacrifice. A deeply moving inspirational story of redemption where life's real victories are won off the field. Foreword by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.
Football season becomes a time of realization that life’s most important victories are won off the field. A star running back with much to learn, a younger player with much to give, and a woman with a heart for underprivileged kids—thrown together into a time of self-discovery and a new awareness of the things that matter most.
Bestselling author Kingsbury (Forever; Sunrise) sets her first hardcover novel in the world of professional football. Derrick Anderson, a retiring quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, promised his dying son that he would win a Super Bowl for him. His hope may rest on upcoming star Aaron Hill, who is beginning to find the glitz and glamour of life at the top meaningless. To complicate things, there's a young foster child named Cory who believes that Aaron is his dad and is determined to get his point across, and sparks fly (of course) between Aaron and Megan, Cory's foster mother. Kingsbury's fans can probably guess exactly how the story will turn out, but will still enjoy the ride. Woven into the light inspirational romance is a message about the needs of foster children, inspired by Alex Smith's work with the foster care system—Smith is the real-life 49ers' quarterback and penned the foreword. The writing at times plods, and everything is simple, sometimes unbelievably so—the story, the dialogue, the characters' Christian faith. But Kingsbury's fans like her novels sweet, and this one may motivate them to get involved and make a difference with some of the neediest kids. (Nov.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jerrica!¢¾ (Ohioo!), October 30, 2009
This Book Was So Amazingg! I Cried So Hard During Parts! LOL! Bt This Was The First Book Of Yours That I Read! And Now That I've Read It I'm So Interested In All Of Them! I'm Reading "Even Now" Rightt Now! I've Heard It's Amazingg Too! This Book Def. Deserves 5Stars! You're An Amazingg Author! I'd Like Too See A 2Nd Book Too See What Goes On With Megan, Aaron, && Cory! =]]
3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jason Reads (NY), August 07, 2008
From a guy's perspective, this book was very sappy and happy and had a very "high school musical" quality to it. I read the book because the plot line intrigued me and indeed the book was all right and had a good premise (i.e.showing the needs of the foster care system). However, the book lacked depth and grit to it. Everything was too tidy. What conflict there was came across as too easy to clean up. The challenges the main characters faced seemed inconsequential and rather bland even though they weren't meant to be. This book could have been stronger in so many ways, i.e. a certain main character probably shouldn't have won the "big one", if you read the book you'll understand what i mean. Where would that man's faith be? I'm honestly not sure.
In my (guys) opinion, the football and locker room scenes were cliche and lame and definitely written by a lady. Its cool that she asked Alex Smith to help her but if your a guy, I don't think Smith is the QB I would honestly want talking about the struggles of a superstar QB. All in all, this book is good but naive, romantic but shallow, energetic
but with absolutely no testosterone. Kingsbury is a one dimensional author for the upper aged lady.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Stephanie (North Carolina), July 30, 2008
I'm not really a sports girl, but I found the plot of this novel intriguing, especially since I'm a sucker for any romance where the heroine has children. I was not at all disappointed. Megan is a strong woman you can root for, and her passion for foster children stirred admiration in me. I found myself praying for the needs of older foster children as I read the book. Cory is a great kid, and I think even adult readers could definitely feel for him--how many of us just knew something when we were kids and no one believed us? And I got a kick out of the relationship between Derrick and Aaron, as well as Aaron's conversion and Derrick's triumph. It's a good thing I don't cry easily, because if I did, the scene in the hospital with Lee would've required a whole box of Kleenex. There are some small flaws here--the names Gunn and Cory Joseph seem slightly recycled from Just Beyond the Clouds, and Amy's rape seems unnecessary for the purpose of the whole book--kind of like an "oh, by the way" thing. But once again, Karen has done a great job, especially in her scenes from Cory's POV, which are, again, great and brave. If you'll pardon the pun, I think this book scores a touchdown.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Rosalie Pate (bumpass, VA), June 06, 2008
This was a five star book. I have read all of
your books and can hardly wait for the next one. Are you going to do a follow up book on
Aaron and Megan. I would love to see what happens with them.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Susan Brooks (Oxford, MS), March 20, 2008
This book really emphasized the importance of what happens "between Sundays" no matter who the person/player is or what field he/she plays on each day.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Frances Mclanahan (Ramseur, NC), March 06, 2008
Since I belong to a family of sports "fanatics," I was eager to read BETWEEN SUNDAYS. It is encouraging to see Christians take a faithful stand in the sports world. As a professional baseball player, my brother had an influence on many young players, and still does.
I knew the book would have a good ending, but I hardly could put it down before getting there.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Marilyn West (Surprise, AZ), February 29, 2008
I would definitely give this book a 5 rating. I thought that it could be very true to life, even though it was fiction. I have enjoyed the authors books and have read almost all of them. I especially like the books that have the stories completed in one or two books. Her series on the Baxter family, although interesting, seem to be dragged out. Her "One Tuesday Morning" and "Beyond Tuesday Morning" was excellent and I enjoyed the fact that it did not keep going on and on. I do enjoy this author and the fact that she keeps us informed about her own family in the dedication of each book.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Stephanie Fleming (Cambridge Springs, PA), February 23, 2008
A little boy believing a star football player is his dad, a foster mom telling not to keep up his hopes. A football player who only ever liked one woman. Where does the truth lie and what happens in the end. Karen has once again written a page turning novel.
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