Counted Worthy edition by Leah E Good Religion Spirituality eBooks
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Heather Stone lives in fear of repeating the past, yet she continues doing the one thing that could trigger another disaster. When the police trace an illegal Bible to her house, Heather’s world begins to crumble.
Her father’s life hangs in the balance. No one with the power to help knows or cares. If she tries to save him, she could lead her friends to their deaths. If she does nothing, her father’s fate is certain. Can she evade a hostile police force and win public sympathy before it’s too late?
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Every generation must discover its own storyweavers. Leah Good is one of ours and we are fortunate. Counted Worthy is a thrilling work of inspirational fiction that perfectly complements the message of Do Hard Things. Grab a copy for yourself, grab a copy for a friend, and help spread the word about this phenomenal debut. Counted Worthy belongs in the hands of every Christian teen and story lover in the country. It's that good. –Brett Harris, bestselling author of Do Hard Things
This is a timely novel during a year that international persecution of Christians has regularly made headlines. –Woody Robertson, co-founder of CollegePlus
Counted Worthy edition by Leah E Good Religion Spirituality eBooks
Whoa, this was an amazing book! So intense--I don't think we ever really got a break! But it didn't feel fabricated or forced, although at times I did want to know what on earth Heather was thinking...The dystopian scenario was very plausible and realistic. I didn't understand quite all of the details on how the world had gotten here, but it felt like an entirely believable development, especially considering current events and prevailing attitudes in our world today.
I absolutely adored Bryce and Heather's relationship with him. The chemistry between them was just the perfect mix of best-friend, like-a-brother, and just-a-hint-of-future-possibilities--without needing to nail down those possibilities in order to feel perfect and complete. Score! Bryce's backstory and situation was so heart-wrenching and added so much depth to his character. And I loved his protectiveness and concern for Heather so much! (I lost count of how many times I literally begged her to listen to him...)
Heather was a bit more difficult to read at first, but once certain pieces of her backstory were revealed, everything suddenly came into focus. I especially liked the fact that even though she'd backed away from the underground work, she had still held onto her relationship with God through the difficult times.
This book earns the rare distinction of making me cry buckets and yet still leaving me satisfied and at peace. Recommended for teens and up because of the intensity and subject matter. 4.5 stars
Content--plot centers around persecution of Christians, including arrests and executions; some deception, lying, etc.; deaths seen and remembered
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Counted Worthy edition by Leah E Good Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Hmmm. I liked it...and I didn't. I could hardly put it down...and I could hardly wait for it to end. The characters were good, believable, lovable people (at least the good guys ;). But the physical interaction between boy and girl was distracting. It was just the sort of thing you would expect between close brother and sister, which Bryce and Heather are not. They operate in that capacity though (no true BF/GF stuff ;). Scripture--Yeah! That was good, and naturally done too. The futuristic world they lived in was sparse on details, but that helped convey the drabness of a godless society. The reference to 'Do Hard Things' was superficial--no mention of why it was one of her 'books', no quote from it either, or hint of what it was about, other than the title. =) But the biggest part that bothered me was the focus change the government. Christians live in the world, but are not of it. Yes, there is a place for Christians in government, but the focus here is odd. It didn't capture the feeling I've gotten from reading true accounts of Christians in oppressive countries God's presence and love especially for believers in difficulties. Most of that 'government' things was in the last couple of paragraphs as the conclusion/climax. The climax didn't feel very 'climactic'. It felt more like they made it to a lower summit of the mountain range they're trying to climb. Makes me wonder about a sequel...;) Also, their Christian love and concern for unbelievers was lacking. True, in the confines of an adventure story, such as this is, the focus is on survival, more or less. But I think it can be done. Because there was not really any personal fellowship with the Father, or spiritual growth in the characters, I didn't feel as if I'd learned anything or grown myself. Novels are made to entertain; Christian novels are supposed to entertain and encourage. This novel fell more into the 'entertain' category; the Scriptures sprinkled throughout keep it from sinking further out of the 'encourage category'. But take all that with a grain of salt--I did give it Four stars. =) I look forward to more by this author. P.S. The title is very good, and indicates a personal relationship with God. Again, I wish it would have been woven more firmly throughout the story. A plus--the interaction between Heather and her father was sweet, and a point of 'rest' in the reader's mind, even in the midst of the terrible conflict.
"Counted Worthy" is a surprisingly good read. What makes it surprising is the fact that it is an unabashedly Christian-themed dystopian story that isn't at all cheesy, cliche' or watered-down, which is unfortunately the norm with many blatantly Christian art. It is good for a number of reasons, including its accurate use of the Scriptures within in the story as well as characters who begin to develop and are fairly realistic. The movement of the story is quick-paced from the beginning and does not relent up until the very end. I will say it captured my attention, and I read it in two days (the last time I read something that quickly was The Hunger Games trilogy).
As a Christian, I feel the Bible is handled very well, meaning that Scripture is not taken out of context and is shown in all its raw, gritty, realness. This is not a fake "God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life" full of unicorns-and-rainbows-and-prosperity type of gospel. No, this is the II Timothy 312 ("Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.") gospel...the real one. Well done for handling the Word of God well.
I have two qualms, one is personal and the other is professional (not enough to drop it to four stars because I liked the book that much). First, I do find it slightly hard to believe that the one book besides the Bible that Heather must keep nearby is the Harris brothers' "Do Hard Things." Don't get me wrong; the book's theme of teenagers stepping it up is an obvious theme and motivation for the book, but it kind of felt like a shameless plug and, to me, took away from the realism of the book just a tiny bit. Second, I read the version of the book (and plan on purchasing copies of this for the three in our nascent youth group) and found a few (not many) errors. I'm not sure they translated to the printed text, but that is a professional problem I have with it. A previous reviewer indicated an issue with possessives, which I honestly did not find (except one). If you are referring to the plural or singular possessives having just an apostrophe, which I think you are, those are correct as is.
I am considering writing a more thought-out review but, now that I consider it, I might have one of my youth do a "hard thing" and write one for our church.
Bravo, Leah. Please continue to write. I am very interested in the war that leads to this book and what happens to all of the gang in books to come. Consider me a supporter for future books.
Whoa, this was an amazing book! So intense--I don't think we ever really got a break! But it didn't feel fabricated or forced, although at times I did want to know what on earth Heather was thinking...
The dystopian scenario was very plausible and realistic. I didn't understand quite all of the details on how the world had gotten here, but it felt like an entirely believable development, especially considering current events and prevailing attitudes in our world today.
I absolutely adored Bryce and Heather's relationship with him. The chemistry between them was just the perfect mix of best-friend, like-a-brother, and just-a-hint-of-future-possibilities--without needing to nail down those possibilities in order to feel perfect and complete. Score! Bryce's backstory and situation was so heart-wrenching and added so much depth to his character. And I loved his protectiveness and concern for Heather so much! (I lost count of how many times I literally begged her to listen to him...)
Heather was a bit more difficult to read at first, but once certain pieces of her backstory were revealed, everything suddenly came into focus. I especially liked the fact that even though she'd backed away from the underground work, she had still held onto her relationship with God through the difficult times.
This book earns the rare distinction of making me cry buckets and yet still leaving me satisfied and at peace. Recommended for teens and up because of the intensity and subject matter. 4.5 stars
Content--plot centers around persecution of Christians, including arrests and executions; some deception, lying, etc.; deaths seen and remembered
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