Don't Blame the Devil
by Pat G'Orge-Walker
Published 2010 by Dafina Books

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780758235428

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An "Essence"-bestselling author spins a hilarious, inspiring novel of mistakes and second chances, heartache and love, sin and salvation--with an appearance by the beloved Sister Betty. More...

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Naomi and Her Daughters
by Walter Wangerin Jr
Published 2010 by Zondervan

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780310327349

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Master storyteller Wangerin, Jr. pens the historically accurate biblical tale of Naomi and Ruth. Contemporary echoes of love, deceit, war, and political instability will resonate with readers today, while rich descriptions and gritty realism cast new light on the ancient narrative. More...

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The Sacred White Turkey
by Frances Washburn
Published 2010 by Bison Books

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780803228467

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There is nothing particularly noteworthy about an Easter turkey. But when the turkey is stark white and appears on Easter Sunday on the doorstep of a Lakota medicine woman and her teenage granddaughter, it is clearly out of the ordinary. Taking turns, Stella and her grandmother, Hazel Latour, tell the story of what follows as the mysterious turkey stirs up discord on the reservation, where some greet it as "wakan," holy and sacred because of its coloring and timing, and others dismiss it as inexplicable but unimportant, while a less reputable local healer views it as a clear challenge to his standing.... More...

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Snow Day
by Billy Coffey
Published 2010 by Faithwords

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780446568265

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In this debut novel, Peter is a simple man who lives by a simple truth--a person gains strength by leaning on his constants. To him, those constants are the factory where he works, the family he loves, and the God who sustains him. But when news of job cuts comes against the backdrop of an unexpected snowstorm, his life becomes filled with far more doubts than certainties.... More...

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The Bridge of Peace
by Cindy Woodsmall
Published 2010 by Waterbrook Press

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781400073979

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Lena Kauffman, a young Old Order Amish schoolteacher, and school board member Grey Graber have been lifelong friends, but their relationship begins to crumble amidst unsettling deceptions, propelling each of them to finally face their own secrets. Can they both find a way past their losses and discover the strength to build a new bridge? Love alone isn't enough to overcome some obstacles.... More...

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Color Me Butterfly: A Novel Inspired by One Family's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph
by L Y Marlow
Published 2010 by Three Rivers Press (CA)

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780307716613

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Spanning over 60 years, this poignant novel tells the story of four generations of mothers and daughters who embrace a legacy of unconditional love, old-fashioned family values, and faith in order to triumph over a life plagued with unspeakable abuse and pain.... More...

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