Lyn Reviews Author Melody Carlson’s Grace Unplugged & Giveaway
Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have read other books by Melody Carlson but this is the first time I read one that was written for Young Adults or the New Adult. The story is timeless–small town girl goes to Hollywood- or at least Los Angeles to become a singing star.
What sets Grace Unplugged apart is the great writing and deftly drawn characters. Also I liked the realistic situations that Gracie Trey, daughter of the one hit wonder, Johnnie Trey, finds herself in.
The book has been made into a movie which debuts October 4, 2013.
I’d recommend this book to any young person and their parents. It would provide a great jumping off point for parents and teens to discuss their conflict over the teen preparing to sail off into the adult world.
In my own series “The Women of Ivy Manor,” (four generations of women amid the tapestry of the 20th century) I found that every mother tried to prepare her daughter to save her from the struggles the mother had. But in each case, the mother couldn’t protect her child from life.
We all wish to wrap our children in cotton and keep them safe, but that’s not letting them become who they were meant to be and to face the challenges God has prepared to shape them.
To purchase, click here. Grace Unplugged: A Novel
I have a copy of this book to giveaway. Please leave a response. QUESTIONS: Did you feel like your parents prepared you for adult life? Do you think it’s possible for a parent to prepare a child for the future? If so, how?–Lyn
PS-Ola Norman won Ann Gabhart’s book and Karen Frisch won Jo Ann Brown’s book!
I do believe my prepared me for many things for the future while I was growing up. I was able to take of myself when I left home many many miles away from home at age 21.
Parents can try to get their children ready for the future but there will always be variables. My parents did the best they could and I am trying to be a better person because of them. Would love to win the book.
Lyn, that’s a tough question. I want to say yes, but at the same time I wonder. Yes, they taught me the essentials how to cook, clean, etc. I wish I may have listened more. I so wanted to prove how grown up I was that I didn’t listen as closely. I wish they had noticed and called me on it. I am trying really hard with my children, but constantly ask am I doing enough. Only time will tell.
Yes my parents prepared me for adulthood.I prepared my four sons and now preparing my daughter.I taught them how to cook,clean and to be prepared for hard times,because they will surely endure some.Teach them to never give up and always put Jesus first and pray and let Him guide them in all they do.