"I
hardly spared a moment before I started the second novel in this captivating
series and I was not disappointed. It started off exactly where I hoped it
would. There was so much unfinished business and so many unanswered questions
that I couldn't get to it fast enough. I just needed to learn more about what
happened between Naomi and Chaz and their very unfortunate status as newlyweds.
Alex,
the son of a good friend of Naomi's, is in the midst of spiriting her away to
escape her shame and embarrassment after Lola cruelly reveals her secret to her
"amigas" that fateful Sunday afternoon. Much to her shock and deep
pain, Chaz her beloved husband, turns his back on her when he discovers she is
a Jew. Naomi bravely stands before her friends. It is pointless to deny Lola's
accusation as she exclaims that she is, indeed, ‘a daughter of Zion’. She then
stoically walks from the patio area where they are celebrating and quietly
enters her bedroom. She is absolutely heartsick. Naomi's thinks she has lost
the love of her life and her reason for being because now she must also leave
the casa in shame and disgrace....the only home she has ever know since her
arrival in America at fifteen years old. Her worst fears are realized as her
duplicity is revealed. Her every intention was to share this truth with
Chaz...tonight on the eve of the consummation of their marriage but now she
must make her way to escape the unbearable situation with the help of Alex.
Naomi
finds herself in a camp area with Ruth and a group of people she refers to as
family. Marvin, a very young boy meets her at Blessings Rock, to assist her in
her encounter with God. Naomi is humbled by this unique experience as she
discovers that she has been making her own path instead of listening to the
voice of God and obeying His will for her. ‘Marvelous Marvi’, this aptly chosen
nickname for such a young boy, who takes a shine to Naomi and becomes like a
wonderful balm as he helps her with her personal struggles and relationship
with God. So eloquently stated about the benefits of Blessings Rock: "If
you hang around here long enough, you'll find your pain becoming a blessing for
you and others". At this point, Naomi has no idea how true this statement
is...
And
now Chaz who has also escaped this painful experience, discovers that, he too,
must revisit his youth and secretive upbringing to get a better understanding
of exactly who he is and where his roots stem from. He decides to return to
visit his mother and father in order to have some time to heal after his
unpleasant separation from Naomi and the breakdown of his short-lived marriage.
He is plagued with guilt over his reaction to the fact that he married a Jewish
woman. He was most unkind and knows that he did a great disservice to his wife.
Shortly upon his visit to his beloved parents he discovers some very unsettling
news about himself. He is not only in a state of disbelief, he is outraged. He
decides to visit his scholarly Uncle Hilario so that he can uncover more about
his past which may result in a better understanding of his parents and the
choices they made on his behalf. He is doubly surprised and taken aback when he
has a revelation of his own as he takes a quiet moment to hear God speak to him
in the still of the night. Now Chaz has his work cut out for him...
Is
there still hope for his marriage to the love of his life and the woman of his
dreams?
Is
there a possibility of forgiveness and reconciliation or will they "allow
their yesterdays to poison their todays?" Only time will tell...
As
talented Author Paula Rose Michelson displays so much of her own belief system,
she so faithfully demonstrates her wisdom through the work and devotion of
Uncle Hilario in his revelation to Chaz. "Always remember that others will
only approve of you as long as you conform to their ideas and ideals."
Such a profound statement indeed...you will not want to miss this inspirational
love story!!" http://amzn.to/1zK3rPC
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