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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 A fun little autobiography Feb 09, 2008
I really enjoyed this small, self-produced book. Karen is likable and has had an interesting life. I love how she weaved her spiritual study and the biblical basis of her Christian Science religion into her life story. As a woman of her generation, I could relate to her experiences, although not being much of a mountain climber, I found the history of her dad and his friends fascinating.
It just shows that we all have a book in us - even if our lives seem more "normal" than special! We should all write, but most of us don't. Karen did, and I appreciate that.
4 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Plusses and minuses Feb 05, 2008
If you look at my reviews, you'll note that I read and review quite a few books on metaphysics in general and spiritual healing in particular. "Blessings" is a quick read and well-written and well edited. In short, it is an enjoyable book.
It's an interesting memoir of a 40-something woman's life, but there's nary a page that doesn't quote Mary Baker Eddy and/or her writings and sometimes, that seems like a predominant characteristic of this book, almost shoving Ms. Terell's own story off center stage.
"Blessings" is a collection of short vignettes, kind of a thumbnail sketch of different experiences Ms. Terrell has had through the years, telling the story of times that she felt close to God and/or that God was responding to her prayers.
And I surely did enjoy these stories and I enjoyed hearing about the wonderful ways in which God answered Ms. Terrell's prayers. The vignettes are inspiring and each one provides a practical proof and example of how God's love shows up in our individual lives.
But the reason for the three stars: I was hoping for a few stories that didn't have such neat and tidy, wrapped-up-with-a-pretty-bow endings. Borrowing a quote from Joel Osteen, sometimes in the life of a Christian (and in the life of a Christian Scientist), we're forced to put things into the "I don't understand this, but I'll accept it" file.
Times when our prayers aren't answered and the young person passes on or the friend ends his life after losing his job or whatever. There are times when our prayers aren't answered in the way we think they should be answered and that is perhaps the hardest experience for a Christian to survive.
I've not yet met a woman whose lived more than 40 years on this earth, who doesn't have quite a few items in the "I don't understand this" file. I'd love to have read a few stories - written in Ms. Terrell's delightful style and voice - that didn't have perfect and tidy endings.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
One of a kind Dec 31, 2007
One reviewer recommends this book to those who may need a lift. I recommend this book for anyone including, devoted Christian Scientists. When I came across it I wondered if it would be appropriate as a Christmas gift to my wife who is a Christian Scientist. I think it is a wonderful sharing. Karen becomes your friend, someone you know and love and you know if she knew you, she would love you the way you want to be loved. I may be wrong, but I don't believe anyone else could have written this book. It is a stand alone item that gives us a window of life that is rare indeed. Twelve Years With Mary Baker Eddy: Recollections & Experiences (Twentieth-Century Biographers Series)
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
I loved this book! Mar 20, 2007
Reading Karen's book makes me feel like I am sharing a conversation with a dear friend. She is so real and easy to identify with as she shares ideas about God and how those ideas shape her view of the world and influence her life in a very natural and positive way. Her humility and kindness are evident in her gentle approach to the challenges of life. She obviously has a sense of humor, but I would not describe her as "madcap" - just a very genuine and sincere individual who clearly enjoys life and lives what she believes.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Giving thanks should always be this much fun Oct 16, 2005
The author enjoys life, and she lets you in on her secrets to that enjoyment! An attitude of gratitude that brought her many blessings can bless the reader as well. Have you ever had a friend that looks at a glass as half empty rather than half full. Karen is the friend that knows it is full to overflowing, and, she knows why!
I love the fact that each chapter is complete, and can be read as an individual story. The problem was that I was enjoying each chapter so much that I couldn't put it down until I had read the whole book!
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