This Side of Heaven Reader Reviews
Review by Jessica, March 4, 2012
I am on the waiting list for this book at my local library, and as with all your other books, I am sure to love it. My comment is that this book is very often attributed to the Cody Gunner series, which is unfortunate because I see no relation based on the synopsis. I just wanted to mention it for any others that have had this unfortunate experience and gone hunting for a third book in the CG series.
Review by Samantha, July 17, 2011
I stayed up until almost 5 am reading this book and at some points it made me cry.
When I was done reading this book, I read the Author's Note (which I usually skip in most books). In a way, this book made me remember my grandfather. I loved my grandfather, I remember him waving goodbye to me from the car. I never knew that would be the last goodbye I'd get on 'this side of heaven.' I still love him.
In, This Side of Heaven, God let them know that he forgives and he gave them hope.
Karen, thank you for writing this book, it meant (and means) a lot to me.
Review by Kendra Kamps, July 3, 2011
Karen, this book touched me. I couldn't put it down! I received a, bible promises book, from one of my great grandfathers, before he died, and it is very special to me. It also means a lot to me that you write your books from a Christian's perspective. Please keep writing!!
Review by Karen B, June 29, 2011
This Side of Heaven is such an awesome book. I just finished, but wanted to know more about what happened to Savannah.
We lost our son Jason some years ago, and this story paralelled our feelings, thoughts, hopelessness, and the greatness of God. It was the days and months following his death that we learned how many lives he had touched. Still, 6 years later, we are still learning. I know that this may seem odd, but my faith has grown by mountains since then. What we have learned and loved has been a blessing...Thank you Karen, for such faith filled books that I feel we can all relate to. -Thanks!
Review by Charlene, June 21, 2011
I did not see that ending coming, but was so glad for it. This was a great book, just like all of Karen's books that I have read. Thanks, to my friend Kim, for getting me started on Karen's books.
Review by Betty Ann Pratt, May 2, 2011
I just finished this on audio and what a story... It's always sad when someone has to die but, in this case, it was wonderful what became of his death and the really happy ending. I can't believe I hadn't listened to this book before. I'm so glad I did, I couldn't stop listening to it once I got started. Thanks again for a wonderful story... God really worked in this one as always.
Review by Valorie, April 24, 2011
Okay, so this is the first of Karen's books that I have read. I am so thankful I picked this one. I haven't really been a reader, but since picking up this book I can not get enough of Karen Kingsbury. My goal is to read all of Karen's books and I am well on my way. Thank you Karen for your wonderful novels!
Review by Pam Lamb, April 9, 2011
Probably one of your best novels...The Lord always knows what we need and this book was it for me. I prayed and thank God for a writer like you that writes books that truly blesses our hearts. My brother is going through a diffucult time right now and I so needed this.
Review by Brittney, December 11, 2010
This side of heaven is the first of Karen's books that I have read, and not the last. I started on Gideons gift before even finishing This Side of Heaven. I had no idea the book was inspired by her brother David. The book was amazing. I was blessed to read it.
Review by Faronia Gross, April 27, 2010
This Side of Heaven, was the first book of Karen's that I read, and I fell in love with it. I have also read a second book of hers, and I loved that one as well. I can't put them down.
