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To Love Anew is an amazing journey you won't want to miss. There are some pretty edgy scenes in this book, which of course worked well for me. However, someone else may find a few things a bit hard to read because they were SO realistically done. I felt like I was Hannah suffering through the majority of the book. The stench, the pain, the heartache were all vividly portrayed. I doubt I would have survived what Hannah went through and may have given up hope long before. But Hannah was a survivor despite her low opinion of herself and the guilt that nearly consumed her. I loved how the author took people that Hannah would not normally associate with, but given her circumstances, she is then forced to look at her own heart and prejudices. The unspeakable evils done to the prisoners amazed me in that anyone survived at all. The story reminded me of the movie Amistad, but the prisoners on the ship were white. The forced labor for the prisoners and lack of freedom was just like slavery. John was the ultimate hero and just about made me swoon whenever he spoke to Hannah. He had plenty of reasons to be bitter, but still managed to keep his honor despite his harsh living situation. His devotion to Hannah was also commendable. I loved the tension between the two of them. Their connection felt realistic and deep. And the emotional tension between them is what excellent romance writing is all about. I loved their relationship and rooted for them to the end--as John never gave up hope. The best part of this book (besides the delectable romance) was probably the spiritual portion. Hannah had every reason to believe God had abandoned her. She responded like any human would in a similar situation. Of course God never left her, but the journey she took toward that realization was awesome. I loved this story!
13 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 9, 2012
While I am not a religious person I was VERY impressed with this book! It was well written and I would love to see a sequel come out of it. It's descriptions left me feeling as if I were right there and feeling her pain. I appreciate that it wasn't predictable and the only reason I gave this a four was because I wished there were more to read!! :-) I would love to kow what happens to her best friend as well as his!
GREAT Book!
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Posted March 29, 2012
This is a heart warming romance novel. It starts out slowly, but once it gets going you can't put it down. The last half of the book is absolutly great. It has a happy, but abrupt ending, which gives incite to the title splendidly. This book has a minimum amount of grammer mistakes, which are hardly noticable to the reader.
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Posted March 4, 2012
When I first started To Love Anew I didn't think it was going to be a very good read, BUT it didn't take me every long to realize it was AWESOME!!! I did not want to put it down! While reading this book, I just kept thinking how God NEVER leaves us, we leave him!! Hannah thought God had deserted her, she was going thru MANY trials BUT God was bringing her to what she longed for most, pure joy & happiness!!
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Posted December 27, 2011
I can't believe this book is free... (I wouldent really want to tarnish the authers hard work so I'll say some good and bad thngs about this book) I really did enjoy the storyline but it seems like the book ended in the wrong spot. Not only that, it was a little depressing and had some spelling a punctation mistakes. I did love the different personalitys, but what happeded to Hanna was not called for! If you like slow and deprissing books you'll enjoy this. Once again I'm glade this is free.
3 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 19, 2012
Another one of the better books I've read and as a freebie that was even better. Couldn't put it down -- highly recommend.
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Posted March 6, 2012
I really loved this book. It was a wondeful read. It showed Gods love for each and every one of us beautifully.
***spoiler***
I just wished Hannah told John everything at the end. That was the only thing that put me off.
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Posted February 26, 2012
This was an interesting historical fiction piece about the lives of prisoners sent to Austrailia from England. It was a bit unrealistic in the end, but still entertaining.
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Posted February 23, 2012
For some reason I have to pay for this book and many more
can some one give me a reason why?
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Posted January 6, 2012
Such a great story
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Posted April 24, 2012
This book was well written. Excellent descriptive writing. It was a sad story that encouraged a message of hope. I found the story predictable in some places, however I was pleasantly surprised when John got his freedom.
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Posted March 31, 2012
The book tells of some very sad things that happen to a young girl. It deals with subjects that could be vulgar, but they are very well written. A young girl falsely accused, and a married man betrayed by his wife and a relative are sent to prison unjustly. They are aboard a prison ship where unspeakable things happen. They find a life working outside the prison and all ends well.
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Posted March 22, 2012
Im pretty sure this was the most depressing book ive ever read. I would not recommend it to anyone.
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Posted March 17, 2012
This book is highly enjoyable and is a little sad but makes you think. I think it is an amazing read that I will definately read again!
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Posted February 23, 2012
Good historical tale of old and cruel English laws. Characters well written.
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Posted February 20, 2012
A story of strength to get thru rough times. Tragic at times. Wished she would've just told him. Overall, pretty good book.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.To Love Anew captured my interest from the first chapter. Each new setting was fresh and the plot was intriguing, which, for me, earned the book a fourth star.
The book may seem slow to some, but I found it engaging enough to finish it in a short period of time. In all honesty, it is morose for a large portion of the book. For all you sensitive readers out there, there happens to be relief, though, as it farewells on a happy note. ... And yes, I found all those little grammatical errors annoying, too.
I do have to say that the author's descriptions were not overly vivid when it came to the characters' emotions and actions. They had little enthusiasm. Granted, their situations are ghastly and dismaying, but the author gave them little zeal for feeling hopeless, or discouraged, or whatever emotion they were supposed to have lived through.
Especially at the end, I don't feel like the reality of their lives was implied enough.
I would recommend To Love Anew for a more mature reader, who has an overall concept of more, well... mature themes.
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Posted February 1, 2012
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Although it was sad and depressing in some places, I think that it did portray fairly accurately the conditions of the times. Very well written.
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Posted January 11, 2012
I loved this book!Just the way these people were punished was unbelievable,and the journey on the ship was so sad, but slavery is an awful thing. But the story it self was great and the people in the book are wonderful. And the ending is the best part! Thank you!!!!
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Posted December 29, 2011
Good book, but was very sad for most of the book. Last quarter of book was nicer to read.
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Overview
A heart-gripping journey toward forgiveness and loveHannah Talbot has no one. Forced to leave the only home she's ever known, she works for a cruel employer who brutally takes the one thing she has left--her dignity. When she is banished to an Australian prison, she is certain God has turned his back on her. How could he--or anyone else--ever love her again?
John Bradshaw is a successful businessman, but his untamed spirit wants more. Little does he know what he will have to endure to find the adventure he seeks....