Lynn N. Austin
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Bestselling author Lynn Austin has sold more than one million copies of her books worldwide. She is an eight-time Christy Award winner for her historical novels, as well as a popular speaker at retreats and conventions. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and live near Chicago.
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Værker af Lynn N. Austin
Füll du mich mit Kraft 3 eksemplarer
Among the Gods (Chronicles of the Kings Book #5): (A Biblical Ancient World Novel about Joshua) 2 eksemplarer
Servants Behind the Scenes 1 eksemplar
While We’re Far Apart 1 eksemplar
On This Foundation (The Restoration Chronicles Book #3): (A Biblical Ancient World Novel about Nehemiah) 1 eksemplar
Strength of His Hands #3 1 eksemplar
Watch Out for the Lion 1 eksemplar
The Restoration Chronicles (3 Set): Return to Me, Keeper of the Covenant, On This Foundation by Lynn Austin (2013) 1 eksemplar
But Lilies Don't Wear Shoes 1 eksemplar
Don't Get Caught 1 eksemplar
Teaching Brotherly Kindness 1 eksemplar
Mentoring to Maturity 1 eksemplar
Baby Jesus Is Missing 1 eksemplar
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Almen Viden
- Fødselsdato
- 1949
- Køn
- female
- Nationalitet
- USA
- Bopæl
- Anderson, Indiana
Bogota, Colombia
Anderson, Indiana
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Illinois - Uddannelse
- Southern Connecticut State University (BA)
- Erhverv
- Lerares, schrijfster
- Relationer
- Austin, Ken (husband)
- Priser og hædersbevisninger
- Christy Awards in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, and 2009
- Kort biografi
- Lynn Austin koesterde altijd al een diep verlangen om te schrijven, maar jarenlang kwam het er niet van. Toen ze naar Canada verhuisde vanwege het werk van haar man, gebruikte ze de lange winters om te gaan schrijven. Tegenwoordig is ze full-time auteur en houdt ze regelmatig lezingen.
Austin is een echt familiemens. Een levendig gesprek tussen Lynn, haar moeder en haar 98-jarige oma over de veranderde rol van de vrouw in de loop der jaren, inspireerde haar tot het schrijven van haar eerste grote roman: Eva’s dochters. Ze is blij verrast met het succes van haar boeken in Nederland, waar al 120.000 exemplaren hun weg naar de lezer vonden.
Lynn Austin woont met haar man Ken in de buurt van Chicago. In haar vrije tijd geniet ze van lezen, wandelen, de concerten van haar man bezoeken en zo veel mogelijk oude ruïnes bekijken.
Lynn Austin is een van de belangrijkste fictie-auteurs van dit moment. Naast contemporain en historisch werk schrijft zij ook bijbelse romans. Haar trilogie over Hizkia wordt nu gevolgd door een tweedelige serie over Manasse. Lynn Austin schreef diverse succesvolle romans en is een veelgevraagd spreekster op conferenties, bezinnings bijeenkomsten en andere manifestaties van kerken en onderwijsinstellingen. Zij woont met haar man en drie kinderen in Illinois.
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All My Secrets af Lynn Austin
Excellent story! Couldn't put it down. 5+ stars
It's been a while since I read a book by this author but this story has made Lynn Austin a must-read author for me! All My Secrets is the tale of three generations of Stanhope women who've known joy, grief, and heartache. All My Secrets is set in New York during the last years of the 19th century and Austin gives readers an excellent view into the lives of the wealthy and affluent families who lived during the Gilded Age. This was a time when women were dependent on their wealthy husbands, and most were content to allow this to happen! Most, that is, until Junietta Stanhope arrived on the scene!
This is a stunning story that I won't forget, and I'd love to see it made into a movie. If you enjoy historical fiction and Christian romance, please grab a copy of this book. I believe that you'll be as entranced as I was!!
I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.… (mere)
This is a stunning story that I won't forget, and I'd love to see it made into a movie. If you enjoy historical fiction and Christian romance, please grab a copy of this book. I believe that you'll be as entranced as I was!!
I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.… (mere)
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.This is a book that instantly transports you to the times and places of Jesus, with Lynn Austin's vivid depictions of Israel creating a wonderful travelogue. More than just relaying geographic details, Pilgrimage offers devotional thoughts interspersed with biblical accounts and cultural explanations. This was such a rich book to read because it brought every destination to life, filling in the picture to provide a greater understanding of Jewish life to readers. There are so many questions and lessons in each chapter that it reads like a diary of what the author has learnt from God on each leg of the trip.
I love that there is a prayer to round out each chapter and that there are numerous Bible verses quoted to further explain God's Word. If I should never have the opportunity to visit the Holy Land, this book is a helpful stand-in by which I can go back and reread some of the descriptions provided. This book does not read like a textbook in that it's a personal account of the author's own experiences and encounters with God, which makes it even more accessible and meaningful.
… (mere)
I love that there is a prayer to round out each chapter and that there are numerous Bible verses quoted to further explain God's Word. If I should never have the opportunity to visit the Holy Land, this book is a helpful stand-in by which I can go back and reread some of the descriptions provided. This book does not read like a textbook in that it's a personal account of the author's own experiences and encounters with God, which makes it even more accessible and meaningful.
… (mere)
The author's choice to narrate this story from the viewpoints of three generations of women in the hopes that the stories will inspire readers of all ages amazed me. It also made the story more intimate and captivating. The youngest character, Addy, is often getting caught up in what other people think of her and taken in by the societal norms that tell her what she should be and do.
Adelaide's mother Sylvia is another lady going through unpleasant changes following her husband's untimely death. She is in grief and coming to terms with the fact that her daughter will soon get married and leave her all by herself.
On the other hand, Junietta truly believes God, can use us at any age. This story explores the idea of God's forgiveness while exposing the negative consequences of resentment and bitterness. As the secrets these ladies have been keeping come to light, amazing things happen.
Readers are given a close-up and intimate look at how these three incredible women struggle to survive when it seems impossible for them to do so. Oh my, this was such a heartfelt story with incredible attention to detail. Junietta sees an opportunity to help Addy venture beyond the confines of her childhood home. Junietta tells Addy, “It’s your life, not your mother’s. Do you have the courage it takes to break free from the mold that society will try to cast for you? You don’t have to do things their way, you know…As we start all over again, we’ll have a chance to make a new life for ourselves and decide how we want to live from now on. Change can be difficult, but it can also be very good for us.”
I admired how each of the three ladies looked within to determine what matters most in life. Will they play the role that society has urged them to play, or will they look for a greater good and try to change the world? They could reduce their belongings and intentional about decisions that will impact not just their own life but also the lives of numerous generations to come.
This is a powerful, thought-provoking story. I like how the author skillfully included biblical verses into the story, allowing these complex characters to go inward and gain fresh insights on their surroundings and a deeper understanding of themselves.
If you haven’t read a book by this author, I recommend this one. This would work for a book club pick too. There is much to discuss.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I requested and received a copy of this book by the publisher and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog https://psalm516.blogspot.com/… (mere)
Adelaide's mother Sylvia is another lady going through unpleasant changes following her husband's untimely death. She is in grief and coming to terms with the fact that her daughter will soon get married and leave her all by herself.
On the other hand, Junietta truly believes God, can use us at any age. This story explores the idea of God's forgiveness while exposing the negative consequences of resentment and bitterness. As the secrets these ladies have been keeping come to light, amazing things happen.
Readers are given a close-up and intimate look at how these three incredible women struggle to survive when it seems impossible for them to do so. Oh my, this was such a heartfelt story with incredible attention to detail. Junietta sees an opportunity to help Addy venture beyond the confines of her childhood home. Junietta tells Addy, “It’s your life, not your mother’s. Do you have the courage it takes to break free from the mold that society will try to cast for you? You don’t have to do things their way, you know…As we start all over again, we’ll have a chance to make a new life for ourselves and decide how we want to live from now on. Change can be difficult, but it can also be very good for us.”
I admired how each of the three ladies looked within to determine what matters most in life. Will they play the role that society has urged them to play, or will they look for a greater good and try to change the world? They could reduce their belongings and intentional about decisions that will impact not just their own life but also the lives of numerous generations to come.
This is a powerful, thought-provoking story. I like how the author skillfully included biblical verses into the story, allowing these complex characters to go inward and gain fresh insights on their surroundings and a deeper understanding of themselves.
If you haven’t read a book by this author, I recommend this one. This would work for a book club pick too. There is much to discuss.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I requested and received a copy of this book by the publisher and NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!
The Book Club Network blog https://psalm516.blogspot.com/… (mere)
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- Værker
- 59
- Medlemmer
- 11,692
- Popularitet
- #2,013
- Vurdering
- 4.2
- Anmeldelser
- 387
- ISBN
- 403
- Sprog
- 7
- Udvalgt
- 11
