Return to Harmony

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Summary: A waste of time!
Review: "Return to Harmony" was the worst Janette Oke I have read. I will never-ever read a collaboration novel that involves Oke and another author again. Both of their writings were too jumbled and did not flow well. I was able to figure out who wrote what, and you shouldn't be able to do that - both of the authors writings should mesh together in unison. I thought Bunn's writing overpowered Oke's. Since I focused so much on the techniques, I did not enjoy the plot one bit. I finished this book feeling unfulfilled. A huge disappointment - I do not recommend.

Rating:
Summary: A waste of time!
Review: "Return to Harmony" was the worst Janette Oke I have read. I will never-ever read a collaboration novel that involves Oke and another author again. Both of their writings were too jumbled and did not flow well. I was able to figure out who wrote what, and you shouldn't be able to do that - both of the authors writings should mesh together in unison. I thought Bunn's writing overpowered Oke's. Since I focused so much on the techniques, I did not enjoy the plot one bit. I finished this book feeling unfulfilled. A huge disappointment - I do not recommend.

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Summary: One of Janette Oke's finest!
Review: I believe the novel, Return To Harmony, was one of the best Janette Oke has ever written. It was very inspiring and suspensful. Every time I finish one of her works, I am left with a feeling of hope and happiness. Bethan is a character to be immitated!

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Summary: GAG ME WITH A SPOON
Review: I don't think I've ever read anything so crappy. Do people actually enjoy this junk? There was no meaning in it whatsoever unless you count some mumbo-jumbo about God and Jesus. And "Bethan" was the most sickening character I've ever read about. I mean, first of all -- BETHAN? What a stupid name. They explained the origins of the name - a mixture of Elizabeth and Anne, but it was really all overdone. Also, she cries about God every chance she gets and the only reading she ever seems to do is from the Bible. I mean, sure, the Bible could be interesting if looking at it from different prospectives but, CHRIST, girl, expand a little, no wonder you're practically flunking out of school.
Another thing that annoyed me -- why are all the main characters either 'very pretty' or 'dashingly handsome'? Is is because they are all so good and godly? Bethan and her friend also frequently visit a Civil War veteran, calling him a hero and whatever. A hero for what? Fighting to keep a certain race of people in chains? There are also no black people in this book, or mixed diversity or culture at all. Of course, it takes place in the south in the 30s, and we all know what those good God- and Jesus-loving people were doing there and then. Ever hear of the Jim Crow laws?
This book was awful. Very one-dimensional. Don't waste your time and intelligence, if you have any.

Rating:
Summary: GAG ME WITH A SPOON
Review: I don't think I've ever read anything so crappy. Do people actually enjoy this junk? There was no meaning in it whatsoever unless you count some mumbo-jumbo about God and Jesus. And "Bethan" was the most sickening character I've ever read about. I mean, first of all -- BETHAN? What a stupid name. They explained the origins of the name - a mixture of Elizabeth and Anne, but it was really all overdone. Also, she cries about God every chance she gets and the only reading she ever seems to do is from the Bible. I mean, sure, the Bible could be interesting if looking at it from different prospectives but, CHRIST, girl, expand a little, no wonder you're practically flunking out of school.
Another thing that annoyed me -- why are all the main characters either 'very pretty' or 'dashingly handsome'? Is is because they are all so good and godly? Bethan and her friend also frequently visit a Civil War veteran, calling him a hero and whatever. A hero for what? Fighting to keep a certain race of people in chains? There are also no black people in this book, or mixed diversity or culture at all. Of course, it takes place in the south in the 30s, and we all know what those good God- and Jesus-loving people were doing there and then. Ever hear of the Jim Crow laws?
This book was awful. Very one-dimensional. Don't waste your time and intelligence, if you have any.

Rating:
Summary: GAG ME WITH A SPOON
Review: I don't think I've ever read anything so crappy. Do people actually enjoy this junk? There was no meaning in it whatsoever unless you count some mumbo-jumbo about God and Jesus. And "Bethan" was the most sickening character I've ever read about. I mean, first of all -- BETHAN? What a stupid name. They explained the origins of the name - a mixture of Elizabeth and Anne, but it was really all overdone. Also, she cries about God every chance she gets and the only reading she ever seems to do is from the Bible. I mean, sure, the Bible could be interesting if looking at it from different prospectives but, CHRIST, girl, expand a little, no wonder you're practically flunking out of school.
Another thing that annoyed me -- why are all the main characters either 'very pretty' or 'dashingly handsome'? Is is because they are all so good and godly? Bethan and her friend also frequently visit a Civil War veteran, calling him a hero and whatever. A hero for what? Fighting to keep a certain race of people in chains? There are also no black people in this book, or mixed diversity or culture at all. Of course, it takes place in the south in the 30s, and we all know what those good God- and Jesus-loving people were doing there and then. Ever hear of the Jim Crow laws?
This book was awful. Very one-dimensional. Don't waste your time and intelligence, if you have any.

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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: Once again, Janette Oke has out done herself. She has been a favorite of mine since Marty and Clark Davis came to be "friends" of mine in the Love Come Softly series. It is wonderful to get to know the characters and feel part of their lives! I was afraid to venture beyond the Love Come Softly series for fear of leaving the Davis' behind. I was excited to find that Mrs. Oke has made each family in her books come to life. I can't put the books down and am sad when they end. She always leaves me wanting more! Return to Harmony is a wonderful book!

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Summary: Listen as you go with Audio!
Review: READ BY NANCY SCHIFFERDECKER. ABRIDGED; APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS. Relive the memory of a best friend with Return to Harmony, the story of two girls growing up in the southern town of Harmony during the early 1900s. Over the years, the two become closer than sisters. But a tragic loss and a broken romance drive a wedge between them, and one leaves her friend, her faith--and Harmony--behind. What could ever bring her back? For a reading experience you'll never forget, curl up in your favorite chair with Return to Harmony, by bestselling inspirational authors Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn.

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Summary: CONVENIENT LARGE PRINT EDITION
Review: Relive the memory of a best friend with Return to Harmony, the story of two girls growing up in the southern town of Harmony during the early 1900s. Over the years, the two become closer than sisters. But a tragic loss and a broken romance drive a wedge between them, and one leaves her friend, her faith--and Harmony--behind. What could ever bring her back? For a reading experience you'll never forget, curl up in your favorite chair with Return to Harmony, by bestselling inspirational authors Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn.

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Summary: Already a Fall Bestseller!
Review: Relive the memory of a best friend with Return to Harmony, the story of two girls growing up in the southern town of Harmony during the early 1900s. Over the years, the two become closer than sisters. But a tragic loss and a broken romance drive a wedge between them, and one leaves her friend, her faith--and Harmony--behind. What could ever bring her back? For a reading experience you'll never forget, curl up in your favorite chair with Return to Harmony, by bestselling inspirational authors Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn