Blog Tour + Giveaways: The Weight of Shadows by Alison Strobel

The Weight of Shadows
by Alison Strobel
Copyright 2010
Zondervan Publishers
320 pages
ISBN: 9780310289456
Fiction/Christian/General

From the publisher:
In The Weight of Shadows, by Alison Strobel, after a difficult childhood, Kim has built a successful life for herself … but she'd leave it all if it meant being rid of the guilt she harbors over a tragic mistake she made years ago.

When she meets Rick, she finds everything she needs—including a way to pay for her sins every time he hits her. Kim and Rick’s new neighbor, Joshua, knows more than Kim realizes about Rick, but Joshua has battles of his own to fight. Soon to intersect Kim’s and Rick’s lives is Debbie, who has saved countless women from abuse through the shelter she runs, but Debbie might be as desperate for love as the women she serves.

Meanwhile, as Rick’s wrath extends to their baby, Kim must decide if her penance is more important than protecting that innocent life—and if she should dare leave Rick when he has the power to bring her hidden crime to light.


My Review:
If you're in the mood for a light, fluffy read you probably won't want to read this book but if you want a dramatic, gritty, realistic book, pick up The Weight of Shadows! This is my first encounter with author Alison Strobel's work and I'm really glad that I had the opportunity to "meet" her through blogging and reading her book.

As a person who knows someone who is currently dealing with a domestic violence I can say that Alison's portrayal of Kim's story is very authentic. I couldn't help but cry for Kim and Anne and their abusive situation. The secondary characters are very well written too. Even though they are trying to help Kim, they have problems of their own, which in my opinion, makes this story even more true to life.

The story grabbed and held my attention so much so that I could barely put it down and considering that it isn't a romance or historical book, that's a miracle! I look forward to reading what Alison pens next.


--To read more reviews of the book check out the blog links at Alison's Blog!

--For details on how to read The Weight of Shadows FOR FREE go HERE

--To order a copy visit Amazon or Christian Book


GIVEAWAY:
To enter to win a copy of The Weight of Shadows by Alison Strobel just leave a comment on this blog post! Alison has also kindly offered to send a personalized book plate to the winner.
~ Void where prohibited.
~U.S. Residents only please.
~ You MUST leave a valid email address so I can contact you if you're the lucky winner! Disguise it something like this: steelergirl83(at)gmail(dot)com
~ Contest is open until June 25, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. Any comments made after that time will not count.
~The winner will be announced on June 26, 2010, on this blog AND I will contact the winner via email. The winner has 48 hours from the time winner email is sent or another name will be drawn.

AUTHOR GIVEAWAY:
***Anyone who comments on this blog and other The Weight of Shadows tour posts through July 10th, will also be entered to win their choice of signed copies of Alison Strobel's first three books or a $20 gift card to their favorite bookstore. For more info go HERE. ***

*I received my free review copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in the tour.*

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 18, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Sounds like a very powerful book. Please don't enter me, though. Summer's the time for light and fluffy read for me.

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  2. Alison Strobel MorrowJune 18, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks so much for "having me over"! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the book. :)

    -Alison

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  3. KatyJune 18, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Wow, this sounds incredibly moving. A tough read, but moving. Sign me up for the giveaway. :)

    srfbluemama[at]gmail[dot]com

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  4. MichelleJune 18, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    I've wondered about this one for a bit. I've read the author's other books and enjoyed each of them.

    mchapman (at) windstream (dot) net

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  5. SuperMomJune 18, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    This book sounds great!
    Please enter me!!

    ladyverlina AT yahoo DOT com

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  6. Donna K.June 19, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    :) Please enter me! Looks like a good, but sad read.

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  7. CaseyJune 20, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    I would love to be entered, thanks Renee!

    caseymh18(@)gmail(.)com

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  8. Momma Told MeJune 21, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    Thanks for the chance!
    six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  9. MeganJune 22, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    I'd love to win this one! Thanks for the opportunity.
    We posted about this giveaway at Winning Readings.

    inspiredbyfiction[at]gmail[dot]com

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  10. wmmahaneyJune 22, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    This sounds like a great read.
    wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net

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  11. Linda KishJune 23, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    This book sounds wonderful. count me in, please.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  12. apple blossomJune 23, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    please include me in the drawing. Thanks
    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  13. Anita YanceyJune 23, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Sounds like a must read book. I would really enjoy it. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

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  14. AnonymousJune 23, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Sounds great! Please enter me.

    Wendy
    ebeandebe at gmail dot com

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  15. BenitaJune 24, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    I am inspired. I'd love to read this. Thanks for the possibility.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  16. grannyvonJune 24, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    I would love to win this book. It sounds a little different from the ordinary book. Thanks for the chance to WIN it! ybutler@oppcatv.com

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  17. AimeeJune 24, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    This sounds like a good read. Please accept my entry. Thanks!

    gevin13{at}gmail{dot}com

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  18. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogJuly 11, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    oooh sounds really deep. I'm not sure i'm up for it, but i'm glad you liked it, renee!

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