Tuesday, July 6, 2010

BLIND HOPE blog tour *Book review and giveaway*


Blind Hope by Kim Meeder and Laurie Sacher

An unwanted dog. An emotional rescue.
Two lives forever changed.
Laurie's dreams had been shattered before she came to work at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch—the ranch of rescued dreams—where broken horses and broken children encounter healing every day. In an attempt to soothe her aching soul, Laurie reached out to save a dog in need. And she soon began to realize that the dog was rescuing her.

An inspiring true story told through the engaging voice of Kim Meeder, Blind Hope reveals poignant life lessons Laurie experienced from her ailing, yet courageous canine friend. Despite the blindness of her dog—and her own heart—Laurie uncovered what she really needed most: authentic love, unconditional trust, and true acceptance, faults and all.

As Laurie and her dog, Mia, both learned to follow the lead of a master they couldn’t see, Laurie discovered the transforming power of God’s grace even for imperfect and selfish people—and she experienced a greater love than she had ever known.

“Love is a bridge that stands firm through difficulties and connects one heart directly to another, not because of how it looks, but because of what it is.”    --Kim Meeder, Blind Hope



My Review

This is a story about Laurie, she adopts a dog that she has never met. When she shows up to get the dog (Mia) it is nothing like she expected. Although the dog is really thin and has horrible breath and smells terrible Laurie decides to keep her. Laurie has always felt broken just like Mia.
Laurie thinks she has rescued Mia who has many health problems but in reality Mia is rescuing Laurie.Mia shows Laurie unconditional love the way God loves us.

I loved this book and shed many tears while reading it, I recommend it to everyone.




If you would like to purchase a copy of this book please visit WaterBrookMultnomah.com

WIN IT!

I have 2 copies of this book to giveaway. One is compliments of WaterBrook Multnomah and the other is a slightly read copy that belongs to me. If you would rather not get the used copy please let me know in the comments.




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Giveaway ends 8/1
I received 2 copies of Blind Hope by Kim Meeder and Laurie Sacher compliments of WaterBrook Multnomah for my honest review.

23 comments:

Rhonda said...

I would love to add this to our homeschool library. I think that it would be a great read for my girls and myself.

Anonymous said...

Tear jerking story about a dog, what more could ask. I would like to enter this contest.


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Renee G said...

This sounds really good. I would enjoy reading this. I'm a follower on GFC.
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Mary Preston said...

The books sounds wonderful. I follow

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Oka said...

I follow you

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I'm a tweep

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Fan/like your FB

Rv Shultz said...

Wishing everyone luck with the contest. I'm not entering to win but I wanted you to know that I've posted a link to your contest & blog on the Inspired by Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch Facebook Group. =)

http://bit.ly/CPYRfbGroup

Rv

NGS said...

Nothing better than a book about a dog.
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Nancye said...

I would LOVE to win this book!
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Nancye said...

I follow you on Twitter
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I like you/fan/friended you on Facebook

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lora1967 said...

I would love to win this
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lora1967 said...

i am a follower on twitter
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Misusedinnocence said...

I follow with gfc. :) This sounds incredible.

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Two Little Cavaliers said...

I follow you Two Little Cavaliers

Two Little Cavaliers said...

I am following you on twitter @felissahadas

Two Little Cavaliers said...

I just sent a request on facebook from Davinia.Indiana

Lynne said...

Following via Google friend.

Jen N. said...

I follow via GF as Jennifer and would LOVE to read this book!

Jen N. said...

I follow you on Twitter as Lilybrook

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