The Shaking (Strait Truth, #1) by Céleste Perrino-Walker

The Shaking (Strait Truth, #1) Reviews

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  Glen Robinson

  The Shaking is actually two stories in one. The first tells the story of Brooke Merrill, a lesbian who has found Christ and left her lifestyle behind her. Unfortunately, too many people are willing to remind her where she was and too few are willing to embrace her. She keeps up her courage by reciting scripture to herself, and leaning on her relationship with a forgiving Christ. It’s hard for her, but there are victories too. She surrounds herself with others who have been rejected by humanity, but not by Christ.
  
  The second story follows this same group of friends and fellow believers who go through a time that is rapidly moving from bad to worse. It is a time known to some theologies as The Shaking, and is obviously setting the book up for an end-time scenario (which seems to be the rage these days). It is a vicious, violent world, and the group–and Brooke–struggle to not be gobbled up by this world.
  
  The book brings up an issue that should have been brought up years ago. In Jesus’ day, the disciples had a hard time accepting the Woman at the Well, and Mary Magdalene, because of their background. That problem has never gone away. But Jesus not only speaks out against such behavior, he embraces these otherwise “unworthy” people. As scripture says, “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Who are we to pick and choose?
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  Kaiti Laughlin

  Amazing book with a powerful message!
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  Amy Walker

  Good read
  
  I found this book to be well written and kept my attention all the way through. It gives an insight into what the world could become on day not so far off.
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  Della Loredo

  I've always enjoyed Céleste Perrino-Walker's novels, and this one is another winner. Set in the end times, it follows a young woman who has turned from the gay lifestyle -- not exactly a typical protagonist for a Christian novel. Likewise, her church doesn't exactly consider her a pillar. Yet it is exactly her position as an outcast that encourages her growing relationship with Christ. I suspect that most Christians will be inspired -- and challenged -- by her ability to use Scripture in any difficult situation.
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  Amanda Duciaume

  Excellent
  
  Very well thought out book. I love all the Scriptures used throughout the entire book. And the realization that all have sinned not one sin is worse than another.