What readers are saying: “Once
again using a rich vocabulary that brings many pictures to mind,
Kristine Lowder shares all the joys, heartbreaks and special moments of
the life of a baby boomer in how i
got to be 50 and other atrocities: a baby boomer reflects on the boom and other splashes of every day life.
Perched on the brink of 50 myself, I totally relate to silver aluminum
Christmas trees, stretch marks and Aqua Velva (my dad). I have also felt
the loss of parents and the joys of being a child of the King. Thank
you, Kristine, for putting it into words that I could laugh over, cry
over and feel warm and comforted by. This is a great book. I didn’t want
it to end!!”
- Joyce Cunningham
Director, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Pacific Harbors.
“A
light-hearted, funny, yet
insightful romp through the author's three most important areas in
life: Family, Friends, and Faith. Whether you can relate to the approach
of middle-age, are well past it, or are convinced it could never happen
to you... this book is as helpful and thoughtful as it is enjoyable.
Treat yourself to a large helping of this chocolate-lover's latest
book!”
– Pastor William Oakes, Living Stones Christian Fellowship.
"Guys and Other Near Humans is Ms. Lowder's insanely humourous
look at life with her guys. I'm not really sure how many 'guys' will
get these quirky normal chronicles; however, every woman who has ever
shared time with a 'guy' will. Heck, the 'guys will get it�they'll just
think it's something the other 'guys' do, not them."
Four Elephants - ChrisChatReviews
"An amazing
writer! I have to praise the author's gift for description and her
command of the language! She's also terrific with dialogue and
conveying emotion."
- Denise Cassino, Long Story Short
"Akeldama is a book rich in descriptions of Bible history. If there is one thing I want when I read a book, it is to feel as if I am there, tasting every taste, smelling every scent on the breeze and, yes, even feeling the agonizing emotions that the characters are feeling. Through Akeldama I experienced the forgiveness, the healing power and the heartbreak that each woman who encountered Christ felt. I could place myself in their lives and sing the Hallel right along with them! Thank you, Kristine Lowder, for allowing me to encounter Christ in such a powerful way."
- Joyce Cunningham, Director,
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Pacific Harbors, Washington
"I have read only a few Christian novels worthy of the name. My favorite Christian authors are C.S. Lewis, Stephen R. Lawhead, Joseph F. Girzone, and now Kristine Lowder. I must tell you that her book, Akeldama, touched me so deeply that I cried like a baby as I read the final chapter. Yes, the final chapter is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ—not a new subject. But something in her telling of it blessed me with joy, gratitude, awe, and wonder. I cannot remember a time when I wanted to re-read a book as soon as I finished it. Treat yourself to a great book!"
Living Stones Fellowship
Warrens, Wisconsin
"Anyone familiar with the New Testament has read about the miracles Jesus
performed. But what about the people on the receiving end? What was it like for
them to live in that time? Who did they think this Man was?
In Akeldama,
author Kristine Lowder weaves a tapestry tale of mystery, intrigue, compassion,
longing, and truth as she brings to vivid life three women with deep aches and
needs, mysterious pasts, and hopes for the future we can all recognize.
Who is this Man? That is the question each of them wrestled with as they
witnessed his healing touch--and then witnessed his seemingly senseless death on
the cross.
Who is this Man? It's the question each of us must answer for
ourselves. Akeldama brings the Gospel message closer to home and challenges us
no to set it down without having reached our own conclusion.
Kristine
Lowder is a gifted writer with an ability to put the reader in the scene. Be
prepared to spend a few hours in Jerusalem, first century A.D. "
- Peg Matthews-Rose, Writing and Editing Consultant and Contractor
Lake Forest, CA
