Coldwater Revival: A Novel

By Nancy Jo Jenkins

Just three weeks before her wedding, Emma Grace Falin has returned to her hometown of Coldwater, Texas, consumed by a single, burning desire. She must confront the guilt and shame of a devastating... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589190610
• ISBN13: 9781589190610
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: David C. Cook
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

moving and beautifully written

You won't forget this one in a hurry. The emotions of guilt and despair, of love and rejoicing, are so strong you lose sight of the fact that this is just a story. Emma Grace Falin was only a child when the two young brothers in her care fell into a well. Since she was supposed to be watching them, the overwhelming guilt sank her into a depresion so deep and so dark she couldn't find a way out. Her desperate family sent her to live with Granny Falin, and the clouds began to lift when she discovered other people had sorrows too. Granny believes in God, but Emma Grace is angry at Him. He could have done something to save her brothers if he cared enough. At first she clings stubbornly to her dark, lonely world, but as she learns to love the sea, the sand, and the long expanse of sky, she begins the long climb back to reality. I didn't expect romance, but when Emma Grace meets Tate, he teaches her about love and about the blessings of trusting God. Nancy Jo Jenkins has a gift for making her characters so real you actually seem to experience their emotions and know their most private thoughts. This isn't a book you'll read once and toss aside. It's a keeper.

Beautiful!

Nancy Jo Jenkins brings us a novel written with flowing and lyrical prose. Coldwater Revival takes us into the heartache of one Southern family and out into the love and redemption of Christ. As an author, I appreciated the magic of Jenkins's words. I believe Coldwater Revival is one of this year's best!

Another First Book Success

Nancy Jenkins' debut novel is a book that will draw you in from the very beginning. It grips your heart and won't let go even when you read the last word. The language is beautiful and haunting with descriptions that sing. It is a love story not only of a man and woman but also one of God's love and how He will never let us go no matter how far we try to run or get away from Him. Don't let this one go by, you won't be sorry.

Debut novel gets five stars

As I poured over the pages of Nancy Jo Jenkins' debut novel, my mind traveled to the beautiful images conjured within Coldwater Revival and to the poetic cadence with which the author lulled me. Her words captivated me and I became lost in Emma Grace's life - her insecurities, strong-willed personality, struggles in despair and guilt, questions about God's love and life's seemingly unfair twists. The subtle layers weaved into this story define the underlying strength of a family's love and surety of God's hand to bring peace into one's deepest abyss. Their poignant journey to restoration and forgiveness will forever remain in my heart. I'll anxiously await Jenkins next masterpiece.

"Coldwater Revival" is a Lovely Southern Story

Nancy Jo Jenkins is a gifted author who has written a beautiful novel. Set in the 1920's, "Coldwater Revival" is a coming of age story about a girl who grew up long before her time in a hard-working Texas family. Jenkins digs deep into her characters' emotions and the protagonist, Emma Grace, is as sympathetic as any character can get. There are moments in the story when Emma Grace will move readers to tears as she fights to overcome burdens set on her heart when she was only a young girl. And after following Emma Grace's long journey, readers will cheer as she opens her heart to the future and steps into womanhood. Readers will be moved by the satisfying ending of the book and will be refreshed by the lovely southern voice of the author. In spiritual fiction, Nancy Jo Jenkins' style is a rarity and readers will appreciate the skillful talent of this debut novelist.