Any Dream Will Do
Books | Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
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Debbie Macomber
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Debbie Macomber returns with a powerful standalone novel about a woman forced to start her life anew, embarking on the most courageous journey of all—to a place where she learns what love and trust really mean. Shay Benson adored her younger brother, Caden, and that got her into trouble. When he owed money, Shay realized she would do anything to help him avoid the men who were threatening him, and she crossed lines she never should have crossed. Now, determined to start fresh, she finds herself in search of a place to stay and wanders into a church to escape from the cold. Pastor Drew Douglas adored his wife. But when he lost her, it was all he could do to focus on his two beautiful kids, and his flock came in a distant third. Now, as he too is thinking about a fresh start, he walks through his sanctuary and finds Shay sitting in a pew. The pair strike up a friendship—Drew helps Shay get back on her feet, and she reignites his sense of purpose—that, over time, turns into something deeper, something soulful, spiritual, and possibly romantic. Even Drew’s two children are taken with this woman who has brought light back into their lives. Perhaps most important, Shay learns to trust again as she, in turn, proves herself trustworthy to her adopted community. But Caden’s return to town and a disastrous secret threaten to undo the life Shay has tried so hard to rebuild. It will take the utmost courage and faith if she and Drew hope to find healing and open their hearts to a brighter future.Praise for Any Dream Will Do “Emotional, romantic and inspirational, the latest novel from romance maven Macomber is a must read! . . . Shay’s journey is one of courage, and there’s something in her story for every reader.”—RT Book Reviews “Any Dream Will Do is . . . so realistic, it’s hard to believe it’s fiction through the end. Even then, it’s hard to say goodbye to these characters. This standalone novel will make you hope it becomes a Hallmark movie, or gets a sequel. It’s an inspiring, hard-to-put-down tale. . . . You need to read it.”—The Free-Lance Star “Any Dream Will Do by Debbie Macomber is a study in human tolerance and friendship. Macomber masterfully shows how all people have value.”—Fresh Fiction “Macomber never disappoints. The message is uplifting and inspirational. Fans of Christian fiction or crossover works with a positive message will enjoy this book.”—Library Journal
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Author
Debbie Macomber
Pages
336
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published Date
2017-08-08
ISBN
0399181202 9780399181207
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Not bad, just very blah, average. Should be classified as Christian Fiction."
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Elizabeth Fordham
"This was a longer Macomber novel. I enjoyed it's message of change and redemption, trust and loyalty, commitment and courage.<br/><br/>Because Debbie Macomber's books are very predictable, one pretty much begins the book knowing the end in mind, just not how the characters arrive at the end. When I began this one, I'll say I was as skeptical as one of the main characters. An ex-con and a pastor? No way. I was thinking, how is Macomber going to do this? Well, she did.<br/><br/>At first, I had trouble connecting with some of the characters, but over the course of the novel, some of the actions endeared them to me. I do wish for more character development and depth. It seems Macomber sometimes skims the surface without delving as deep as she could. Some phrases and situations are redundantly explained, as if she needs to explain to the reader what is already apparent. Remember--we've been along for the ride.<br/><br/>Despite some flaws, the story is wholesome and gives hope for a better world. A world of charity and kindness and warmth. Of love and less casting of stones. A world of change for the better.<br/><br/>I'll end with a few quotes (not in order from the book) that I found meaningful:<br/><br/>"God takes each one of us exactly where we are and so do I. Instead of focusing on the past, I prefer to look at the potential God has given each of us."<br/>(Wouldn't the world be a different place if we saw other like this?)<br/><br/>"She once told me that if I'd felt God was far away, then I was the only ever who'd moved."<br/><br/>"When we worry, . . . we take reality and move it into the realm of fiction. What is real is transferred into the land of monsters and dragons, which are far bigger and frightening than they really are."<br/><br/>"Even the most negative events in my life—prison, nearly landing on the streets of Seattle, homeless and lost—I had turned them all into something good." <br/><br/>“Nothing happens without a reason,” my friend assured me. “I know it’s hard to look at this mess and believe that God is in control, but He is.”<br/><br/>"I never confused God with the church. We're all human. We all make mistakes. The key is not allowing anyone to stand in the way of how we view our Lord."<br/><br/>"Any dream will do. Allow yourself to dream."<br/><br/>Debbie Macomber has done her part to make the world a better place with her books of hope and optimism."
Jennifer D