{"id":947,"date":"2008-12-17T09:35:36","date_gmt":"2008-12-17T14:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/\/?p=947"},"modified":"2008-12-17T09:35:36","modified_gmt":"2008-12-17T14:35:36","slug":"where-do-i-go-by-neta-jackson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=947","title":{"rendered":"Where Do I Go? by Neta Jackson"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week, the<\/span>
\nChristian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/span><\/a>
\nis introducing<\/span>
\n Where Do I Go?<\/a><\/span>
\nThomas Nelson (December 9, 2008)
\nby
\nNeta Jackson<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>As a husband\/wife writing team, Dave and Neta Jackson are enthusiastic about books, kids, walking with God, gospel music, and each other! Together they are the authors or coauthors of over 100 books. In addition to writing several books about Christian community, the Jacksons have coauthored numerous books with expert resource people on a variety of topics from racial reconciliation to medical ethics to ministry to kids in gangs.<\/p>\n

Dave and Neta live in Evanston, Illinois, where for twenty-seven years they were part of Reba Place Church, a Christian church community. They are now members of a multi-racial congregation in the Chicago area.<\/p>\n

They’re trying something new! Not just new for them, but something completely new in Christian fiction: \u201cParallel novels,\u201d two stories taking place in the same time frame, same neighborhood, involving some of the same characters living through their own dramas and crises but interacting with and affecting one another \u2026 just the way it happens in real life.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s something that only a husband and wife writing team could pull off. While Neta has Where Do I Go?<\/a>, her husband Dave has written Harry Bentley’s Second Chance.<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>A story of seeking-and finding-God’s will in unlikely places.<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Gabrielle Fairbanks has nearly lost touch with the carefree, spirited young woman she was when she married her husband fifteen years ago. But when the couple moves to Chicago to accommodate Philip’s business ambitions, Gabby finds the chance to make herself useful. It’s there she meets the women of Manna House Women’s Shelter; they need a Program Director-and she has a degree in social work. She’s in her element, feeling God’s call on her life at last, even though Philip doesn’t like the changes he sees in her. But things get rough when Philip gives Gabby an ultimatum: quit her job at the shelter or risk divorce and losing custody of their sons. Gabby must take refuge, as in the song they sing at Sunday night worship: “Where do I go when there’s no one else to turn to? . . . I go to the Rock I know that’s able, I go to the Rock.”<\/p>\n

Romantic Times Book Reviews says<\/em><\/strong>, \u201cExquisite characters coupled with God’s mercy and love emanate from each page.\u201d<\/p>\n

Publisher’s Weekly adds,<\/em><\/strong> \u201cJackson’s Yada Yada series has sold half a million copies, and this new offshoot series … promises the same…. The book’s dramatic ending … leav[es] readers eager for the next installment in the series.\u201d<\/p>\n

To read the Prologue and first Chapter of Where Do I Go?<\/a>, go HERE<\/a>
\nLearn more about Neta and her books on her Website<\/a><\/p>\n

MY REVIEW:<\/h3>\n

My expectations were high after reading the Yada Yada series and Where Do I Go?<\/a> did not disappoint. As usual, Jackson’s characters were well rounded with the strengths and weaknesses common to most humans.<\/p>\n

In spite of her loneliness and unhappiness in her new home in Chicago, Gabby’s first inclination was to help others. This tendency led her to the Manna House where she found the fulfillment and respect lacking in her marriage. With each new crisis in her life, Gabby found herself drawn more and more back toward the God she had abandoned. I liked that there was no magic “come to God” moment where all her problems were solved and everyone lives happily ever after. Throughout the book, her husband remained a jerk who could see no further than his own selfish ambitions and the ending pretty much left us hanging in the middle of a major crisis that was nevertheless also a positive turning point in Gabby’s life. I can’t wait for the next installment to learn the outcome.<\/p>\n

Neta Jackson tells an enjoyable story with great spiritual depth. I would definitely recommend Where Do I Go?<\/a> to all who enjoyed the Yada Yada series but also to new readers.<\/p>\n

Come and visit with some of those posting for this tour:<\/p>\n

Amy at sprightly<\/a>
\nAmy at My Life<\/a>
\nAndie at frommipov<\/a>
\nAngela at One Baby, Seven Dogs, and a Mommy<\/a>
\nApril at Projecting A<\/a>
\nBarbara at Victoria Hill Farm<\/a>
\nBecky at Savvy Mom<\/a>
\nBonnie at Bonnie Writes<\/a>
\nCamy at Camy Tang<\/a>
\nCarolyn at Serenity<\/a>
\nCeeCee at Book Splurge<\/a>
\nCheri at Kudzu and Koolaid<\/a>
\nCheryl at Writing Remnants<\/a>
\nChrista at Fairfield Corner Academy<\/a>
\nChristy at Christy’s Book Blog<\/a>
\nDave at The Plot Thickens<\/a>
\nDave at Novel Spotlight<\/a>
\nDeanna at Deannna’s Corner<\/a>
\nDeborah at books, movies and chinese food<\/a>
\nDebra at Soul Reflections<\/a>
\nDeena at A Peek At My Bookshelf<\/a>
\nDelia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats<\/a>
\nElizabeth at Count it All Joy<\/a>
\nGretchen at Inspire Me<\/a>
\nHeidi at Reviews By Heidi<\/a>
\nJanis at The Nearsighted Bookworm<\/a>
\nJanna at Cornhusker Academy<\/a>
\nJeni at Allen Family Circus<\/a>
\nJenn at Adventures At Walden’s Pond<\/a>
\nJennifer at So Many Books\u2026So Little Time<\/a>
\nJennifer at Quiverfull Family Blog<\/a>
\nJenny at Come Meet AusJenny<\/a>
\nJill at Artistic Blogger<\/a>
\nKara at Ramblings-n-Writings<\/a>
\nKaren at Mommy of Three<\/a>
\nKate at A Simple Walk<\/a>
\nKim at Window To My World<\/a>
\nKrista at Welcome To Married Life<\/a>
\nKristi at Stamped With Grace<\/a>
\nLaShaunda at See Ya On The Net<\/a>
\nLaura at Laura William’s Musings<\/a>
\nLeah at Ponderings From My Heart<\/a>
\nLinda at Mocha With Linda<\/a>
\nLinda at Reading For His Glory<\/a>
\nLisa at Musings<\/a>
\nLori at Noggin Bits<\/a>
\nLynetta at Open Book<\/a>
\nMargaret at Creative Madness<\/a>
\nMichelle at Edgy Inspirational Author<\/a>
\nMichelle at Raising Little Women<\/a>
\nNora at Finding Hope Through Christian Fiction<\/a>
\nPam at A Writer’s Journey<\/a>
\nPam at Pam’s Private Reflections<\/a>
\nPam at Daysong Reflections<\/a>
\nPatricia at Readin N Writin With Patricia<\/a>
\nPattie at FreshBrewedWriter<\/a>
\nPeg at Sips ‘n Cups Cafeteria<\/a>
\nRachelle at Stifled Squeal<\/a>
\nRel at Relz Reviewz<\/a>
\nRulan at Fiction Showcase<\/a>
\nSabrina at Hijinks From The Heartland<\/a>
\nSally at Smiling Sally<\/a>
\nShauna at Shaunarumbling<\/a>
\nShera at Froggy Reviews<\/a>
\nStephanie at Olive Tree<\/a>
\nSunny at That Book Addiction<\/a>
\nTakiela at Beauty 4 Ashes<\/a>
\nTara at Tara’s View Of The World<\/a>
\nTracy at Pix-N-Pens<\/a>
\nVicki at Vicki Tiede<\/a>
\nVictoria at Overlooked Orchid<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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