Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: The Passion of Mary-Margaret by Lisa Samson

I've heard of this book. Briefly mentioned aro...

2012-01-16T15:40:19.804-05:00

I've heard of this book. Briefly mentioned around the internet, but never realy knew what it was about. Now after reading this review...I've put it on hold at my local library. It sounds like a fantastic novel! Thanks for pointing me to a great-sounding read :)

Laurie, I have read present tense novels--scratch ...

2012-01-15T00:40:50.269-05:00

Laurie, I have read present tense novels--scratch that, started reading some and stopped because the present tense was distracting. One contemp inspy women's fiction with romantic elements comes to mind. So I was hesitant to read The Passion of Mary-Margaret. By the second or third page I forgot present tense because the story reads like someone's journal.

That's why the flipping between past and present works. The story is also in first person narrative.

I had adhered to an absolute no-no-no on present tense, 70 years of someone's life books, then I would have missed out on a blessing. Mary-Margaret is one of the few (if only) novels that resonates with me long after I finished reading.

Hmm. This conversation makes me wonder: How many blessings do I miss out on because I say "nope, not for me"? I think I'd like to be more of a risk=taker.

Present tense, spanning 70 years of someone's ...

2012-01-14T18:47:09.675-05:00

Present tense, spanning 70 years of someone's life. . . Two absolute no-no-no, I won't reads for me. After about 20 pages, even the best written pt drives me insane. Sounds like a wonderful book. Do you think the author would give me a version written in past tense?

Or did you mean first person? I love first person, something I see too little of and find refreshing about Dandelion.

Just a bit confused on this. Present tense first person? First--no. Latter--wonderful.

As for doing something at the Lord's command, I married a man shockingly my junior because the Lord told me to in a still quiet voice, and then confirmed it more loudly when I said, eh, what was that? Are you nuts?

I'm not being irreverent in recounting this; that's a quote.

For anyone who doesn't have time for this book...

2012-01-14T16:56:33.766-05:00

For anyone who doesn't have time for this book, make it your devotional reading f.or a while. It's that powerful

I remember this book coming up in conversation, bu...

2012-01-14T16:19:26.335-05:00

I remember this book coming up in conversation, but I'm glad for the additional info! I'll put it on my TBR pile...So many books, so little time.

Oh, DeAnna, I have several books I need to read. ...

2012-01-14T11:44:10.158-05:00

Oh, DeAnna, I have several books I need to read.

Time, time, time....

Reminds me of a Tozer quote about a couple paradox...

2012-01-14T11:43:38.962-05:00

Reminds me of a Tozer quote about a couple paradoxes of the Christian faith.

"To be happily forgiven, and yet be wounded with perpetual contrition. Finding God yet pursuing God, of having Him, yet always wanting Him."

On a side note, I started the book on prayer. Didn't connect with it so I figured it's not the right season in my life for me to read it. Will try again this spring.

Yes, Suzie, sometimes present tense, sometimes pas...

2012-01-14T11:38:30.840-05:00

Yes, Suzie, sometimes present tense, sometimes past. I, too, dislike present tense . . . or at least I thought I did.

Present tense written well is fabulous.

Such as in The Hunger Games.

Again, I HAVE this book. Need to read it. It sou...

2012-01-14T10:52:32.171-05:00

Again, I HAVE this book. Need to read it. It sounds great.

Time, time, time . . .

Gina, so glad you enjoyed my book picks for you. T...

2012-01-14T10:12:23.695-05:00

Gina, so glad you enjoyed my book picks for you. They are all based on one thing, the fact that you hunger for true authentic relationship with Christ.

Not sure what's going on with blogger today. A...

2012-01-14T10:11:30.374-05:00

Not sure what's going on with blogger today. A little weird. Suzie, I think sometimes she uses present briefly since it's a journal, but most is in past. My opinion on that is that it's just hard to do present tense well. But in the rare case someone does it well, it's awesome. Whatever Lisa did, she did it well.

Lovely quote at the end, Gina, and the questions y...

2012-01-14T09:16:44.625-05:00

Lovely quote at the end, Gina, and the questions you asked ... those are tough, and very thought-provoking.

I remember Dina talking about this book, but I didn't remember the particulars. Just that she loved it. Your review is great, and the book sounds wonderful. I just have one question: I know you said it's told in first person, but is it first person present tense? I don't mean to offend anyone, but I do have a difficult time with books told in that tense. Either way, based on your great review and Dina's recommendation, I will check into this book.