Walkie-Talkies, Home Improvement, & Faith - Oh, My!
All the stars...all the feels..and here's why:
I wasn't sure what to expect from EVERYBODY ALWAYS as I didn't read the first NYT best selling book by Bob Goff. However, the title and the book cover intrigued me, so I decided to read an excerpt on BookishFirst. Then, yay! I was lucky enough to win a copy of the actual book.
WOW. Just WOW. The day it came in the mail, I devoured the book in one sitting. That’s right. So much for making dinner, or tackling my to-do list. I sat in my favorite chair and got sucked right into Bob’s world.
First off, Sweet Maria is a saint to go through that many home improvement houses/projects with her author husband, Bob Goff. I guess it's safe to say she's along for a wild and bumpy ride, and it's her faith in their love that keeps her from packing up and moving on without him. LOL - I love the line, "It’s one of the few rules in our marriage—we agreed if Sweet Maria ever decides to leave me, she has to take me with her." Clearly, she's sweet on him as he is on her, and they both must have a good sense of faith and humor to keep the marriage strong.
Second, Mr. Goff tugged at my heartstrings. His relationship with their neighbor Carol was so endearing and his use of walkie-talkies as a way to strengthen his connection with an ailing neighbor who had become like family was truly touching. My eyes were blinded by hot tears, but my faith was restored by his simple gesture.
Finally, the author tells stories in the most engaging way. You feel like you’re sitting on his front porch, sipping some tea, having a little chat, and then bam! The next thing you know, you’re either laughing or crying or reflecting on your life. It takes a talented author to pull all of those emotions from a reader in one sitting, and Mr. Goff delivers.
If you love a humorous book on faith, love and walkie-talkies, EVERYBODY ALWAYS is for you. Highly recommend.
I wasn't sure what to expect from EVERYBODY ALWAYS as I didn't read the first NYT best selling book by Bob Goff. However, the title and the book cover intrigued me, so I decided to read an excerpt on BookishFirst. Then, yay! I was lucky enough to win a copy of the actual book.
WOW. Just WOW. The day it came in the mail, I devoured the book in one sitting. That’s right. So much for making dinner, or tackling my to-do list. I sat in my favorite chair and got sucked right into Bob’s world.
First off, Sweet Maria is a saint to go through that many home improvement houses/projects with her author husband, Bob Goff. I guess it's safe to say she's along for a wild and bumpy ride, and it's her faith in their love that keeps her from packing up and moving on without him. LOL - I love the line, "It’s one of the few rules in our marriage—we agreed if Sweet Maria ever decides to leave me, she has to take me with her." Clearly, she's sweet on him as he is on her, and they both must have a good sense of faith and humor to keep the marriage strong.
Second, Mr. Goff tugged at my heartstrings. His relationship with their neighbor Carol was so endearing and his use of walkie-talkies as a way to strengthen his connection with an ailing neighbor who had become like family was truly touching. My eyes were blinded by hot tears, but my faith was restored by his simple gesture.
Finally, the author tells stories in the most engaging way. You feel like you’re sitting on his front porch, sipping some tea, having a little chat, and then bam! The next thing you know, you’re either laughing or crying or reflecting on your life. It takes a talented author to pull all of those emotions from a reader in one sitting, and Mr. Goff delivers.
If you love a humorous book on faith, love and walkie-talkies, EVERYBODY ALWAYS is for you. Highly recommend.