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Even Now (Even Now, Bk 1)
 
Even Now (Even Now, Bk 1)
Author: Karen Kingsbury

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Publisher: Zondervan
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780310247531 - ISBN-10: 0310247535
Publication Date: 12/1/2005
Pages: 352
Reading Level: Young Adult


Other Versions of this Book: Audio CD

Book Description:
Shane Galanter is ready to put down roots after years of searching. But is he making the right choice? Or is there a woman somewhere who remembers a love that hasn’'t faded with time?

Lauren Gibbs is a successful international war correspondent who gave up on happily-ever-after years ago— -- when it was ripped away from her. So why is life so empty?

Emily Baker is a college freshman raised by her grandparents, about to take her first internship as a journalist. But before she can move ahead, she discovers a love story whose tragic ending came with her birth. As a result, she is drawn to look back and search out the mother she'’s never met, and the father she never knew. With hallmark tenderness and power, Karen Kingsbury weaves a tapestry of life, loss, love, faith— -- and the miracle of resurrection.

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Nora S. (biblegirl06) wrote on 12/10/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a story of young love and how things can get so mixed up when parents step in where they are not suppose to. Yes unexpected things happen in life. What will you do when that happens to you? Control the situation and play God? Or are you going to seek God for what He would have you do in that situation.

Karen Kingsbury weaves a tale that has you watch lives shattered because of both sets of parents decide to play God and MAKE things change; that maybe should have been left alone. Let God sort it out. The characters are believable and the story is moving.

Nora St. Laurent - Book Club Servant Leader
www.psalm516.blogspot.com

Kim S. (kimmies61) wrote on 5/7/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book is an amazing book about Peace! About Love! About Life & Love! About God's miracles! Wow! I am ready for the next season of life that these characters would face in life. What an amazing journey. I LOVED IT!!

Sonya F. (SForrester) wrote on 7/24/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Pretty good story although not riveting. Kingsbury did a good job developing most of the characters. I will read the follow up book because I was interested enough in the characters.

Victoria P. (Novella) wrote on 4/19/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

A tender romance about teen lovers cruelly torn apart and the daughter who tracks them down and brings them back together. But they have changed. After all this time-is loveenough, or will they lose their daughter-and each other again?
A heart breaking and soul stirring read that explores questions about love, destiny, pride, parenthood, and loves ability to stretchbeyond years and differences.

Amy W. (suspenseprincess) wrote on 7/13/2006...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book is a tale of lost love and forgiveness. I really enjoyed this book. This was the first book I have read from this author and it deffinately will not be my last.

Kristen S. (MamaKristen) wrote on 8/29/2008...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book was the first Karen Kingsbury book that I read. I LOVED IT!!!!

Shane and Lauren were sooo much in love and ended up pregnant as teenagers. However, they wanted to stay together desparately. But their parents separated them across the country. Shane's parents moved them away right before the baby was born! Lauren and Shane didn't know how to contact each other. Lauren had the baby and no way to contact her only love. She was desparate so soon after the baby was born she left home to find Shane in California! But her baby, Emily, got sick- so much so that she knew she had to get her to a hospital. So she traveled back home and Emily was close to death. There was a mix up at the hospital and Lauren thought that Emily died. So, without finding out the truth or talking to her parents she left home- without looking back. Emily didn't die! She was raised by her grandparents and without a mom or dad. Lauren's parents looked for her but could never find her... When Emily graduated from high school she tracked down her mom AND dad... they are brought together after all these years.... but can they find a common ground again? It is a story of forgiveness and finding God through all of it... It is a true tearjerker and I fell in love with the characters so much that I couldn't wait to read the second book, Ever After. I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book! I couldn't imagine living apart from my baby while she was growing up and the heartbreak I would feel for those years! UGH!

A must read!!!!! All of Karen Kingsbury's books pull at your heartstrings!! This one especially!

Jennifer W. (nursewing) wrote on 3/30/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A wonderful story about a young couple who show what living your life for others looks like. It is a great book with a wonderful look at Iraq and the good we are doing there. I cried my way through the book. It was incredible

Barbara B. wrote on 2/27/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

WOW....what a great book! Tremendous story of healing and forgiveness...with a little romance thrown in :-) !

Donna K. (cfiction) wrote on 1/4/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A child is raised by her grandparents, not knowing where her parents are. Her search for the truth. christian fiction

Peggy H. wrote on 5/28/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Absolutley fantastic Karen Kinsbury book which combines very realistic 'today' events with reminders of the faithfulness of God.


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Dawn C. (anklebiters3) wrote on 7/20/2009...


while I don't usually like karen kingsbury books, this was a good one.

Kim C. (snapshot) wrote on 3/24/2009...


I very rarely say this, but I could not put this book down. It grabbed me from the very beginning. I felt the characters emotions as if I were part of their story. Absolutely loved it. Anxious to start the 2nd book tonight!

Colleen V. (colleeninky) wrote on 6/12/2008...


A heart-warming story.

Karen B. (KrnDrln) wrote on 10/24/2007...


Karen Kingsbury is a favorite of mine. This is another great book!

Doreen B. (marierose) wrote on 6/12/2007...


I loved this book

Michelle K. wrote on 4/10/2007...


Shane and Lauren have a baby that is given up for adoption. They part ways and become successful working adults. Emily, their daughter, finds them after she has grown up. Can she bring her parents back together after so many years apart?

ELIZABETH G. wrote on 1/4/2007...


Another great Karen Kingsbury book. Bring out the tissues!

Sarah B. (Pixie328) wrote on 10/10/2006...


The perfect love story

Judy S. wrote on 10/4/2006...


Another great book by Karen Kingsbury

Jody D. (tigermom) wrote on 9/4/2006...


KK is great as usual!


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