Catherine West

My Review of As The Light Fades by Catherine West: I almost stopped reading this book as there was a lot of content I disagreed with and expected to end differently. I am dissatisfied with the end as there was no redemption as I thought there would be. I can’t recommend this book unless readers are over 17/18 and read with care. I did enjoy the story but was upset that Matt’s faith didn’t seem real and that he pursued a relationship Liz even though she was not saved. There was a unwed pregnancy and other subjects (some of which may cause triggers.)

This would have been a 5 star book if the characters were redeemed but since this book is not marketed as Christian fiction I suppose it’s all right. As is it’s a 3 and 1/2 star book.… (meer)

Savannah Barrington has always found solace at her parents’ lake house in the Berkshires, and it’s the place that she runs to when her husband of over twenty years leaves her. Though her world is shaken, and the future uncertain, she finds hope through an old woman’s wisdom, a little girl’s laughter, and a man who’s willing to risk his own heart to prove to Savannah that she is worthy of love.

But soon Savannah is given a challenge she can’t run away from: Forgiving the unforgivable. Amidst the ancient gardens and musty bookstores of the small town she’s sought refuge in, she must reconcile with the grief that haunts her, the God pursuing her, and the wounds of the past that might be healed after all.

Where Hope Begins is the story of grace in the midst of brokenness, pointing us to the miracles that await when we look beyond our own expectations.… (meer)

Quakers have a strong tradition of addressing the failings in the world around them. I this book Catherine West & Andy Hull inspire Friends to champion the cause of inequality in their own communities. Despite market forces and global headwinds, they believe we can make a distance in our neighbourhood, acting as ‘spirit-levellers by recognising ‘that of God’ in everyone.
Catherine West in the MP for Hornsey and Wood Green in north London. As a Quaker she is committed to tackling rampant inequality as one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Andy Hull represents Highbury West ward on Islington Council where he co-chaired the country’s first Fairness Commission. He tries to tackle poverty and reduce inequality by doing politics with people not just for them.… (meer)