Becoming Us by Robin Jones Gunn

Hello all! 

Do you all remember the Christy series from awhile back? I have heard all about the books a lot of times, but  I will admit that I did not read them, but I know how popular they are.  This is the first book in a new series that features Christy all grown up.

Christy has a side appearance because this book is really about Emily and her new found friends Christy, Tess, Sierra, and Jennalyn.  Emily, her husband, Trevor and their daughter Audra have moved from the east coast to sunny California to start a new chapter in their life together. Emily and her small family used to live with Trevor and his family.  Trevor got an opportunity to take over a family member's car dealership and they jumped on the chance to start again and stand on their own. 

It proves to be more difficult that originally thought.  They struggle financially and with other issues.  I won't go into Emily's biggest struggle, but for her it is heartbreaking and hard for her to move on.  

Emily meets Jennalyn and is drawn into a small group of women who meet for some relaxation and good times but also to have some meaningful conversations about their lives and to build their faith in God.  

As the story went on I really started connecting with some of the struggles the women were facing.  Don't we all face something in our lives?  Sometimes,  it seems hard to move on from that dark place.  

Recently, I have found myself in several situations where I feel it's very hard to move on, but also in those times I feel the need to strengthen my faith as well and this is what these women are doing.  They are purposefully making choices to think, speak, feel and DO better all with the help of each other and their faith. 

I recommend this book.  It's a very good read of family, friends, the connection we make with others, struggle, and faith. It is also about the conscious choices we make in how we treat each other. You can make it out of that dark place with the right people and God.  

Book releases late May 2019.  Thank you so much to WaterBrook and Ms. Gunn.