Worlds Collide

by Alison Strobel

Book Overview

Some Decisions Change Your Day. Some Will Change Your Life. While the headlines screamed "Hollywood Heartthrob Marries Girl Next Door," the public relationship of Jack Harrington and Grace Winslowe... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578567939
• ISBN13: 9781578567935
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Great characters!

Most Christian fiction I've read has been about characters I can't identify with because they're so darn perfect! They don't say or do things they regret later. They don't have issues. They always know the right thing to say - and with sharp wit! Not these characters. They're some of the most believable, interesting, and relatable I've read in a long time. The ending was good too. Not your typical fairytale/hollywood wrap-up. I loved this book!

ENJOYABLE TO READ

Alison creates characters that are easy to identify with and care for. I read this book on the plane home from vacation and I wanted the flight to be a little longer so I could finish the book!! Very enjoyable to see the story from 3 different character views.

Beautiful!

This is not a typical story. It's written in a very unique way but it's the characters that really grab you. This is a beautiful story that reflects God's design in our lives and the impact we can make on others, should we choose to obey. Should you read this book, and I highly recommend that you do, don't be surprised when you can't stop thinking about what you've read. It truly is thought provoking and challenging!

smartly written,,and enjoyable read..

I loved the book! I couldn't believe the review it got from the Publishers Weekly. The fact that a handsome actor falls for a normal girl is not such a stretch when you figure we are all equal on this earth. It is smartly written and completely fun to read. It is fiction but the topic is very real. No matter what, who you are, how much is in your bank account, fame, popularity, or lack thereof,,we all need the acceptance and fulfillment that comes with accepting Christ..Without Him, all you have is organized chaos. Even actors and those in the public eye need Him. No one is exempt. Look at all those that we admire and see on the screen or on tv. You can tell who has Christ and who doesn't. They are the couples who don't neccessarily divorce when things get hard or the 'desire' is gone. Marriage is a continual work in progress. Those who value the spouse they chose, are willing to work things out. Our society has quickly gone off the deep end. When they said their vows,,did they hear the part of for better or for worse? It is sad when people rush into a marriage knowing they have an easy out with a quick divorce..Kudos to Alison for writing a book not excluding anyone! Awesome book..when does the next one come out???????????:)

Seeing Stars

Chick-lit? Bah. I loved "The Secret Life of Bees," but that's the closest I get to anything along these lines. Mention romance, and I'm instantly suspicious. I see enough soap operas in my work environment. Despite these sentiments, I was drawn to this book. The cover implied something less sappy, and so I dove in--with no regrets. After a meandering beginning, I found myself knowing and caring about the main characters. In alternating chapters, I watched as Jack and Grace's lives converged. Jack is a Hollywood hunk. Grace is a small-town girl, now living near L.A. Jack deals with substance abuse and relational improprieties. Grace works through her unfamiliarity around a new set of church friends, as well as her new position as a school teacher. A believable set of circumstances bring this man and woman together, and the sparks cannot be denied. Yes, there is romance. But it was served with dollops of humor. I was laughing out loud at certain parts. I loved the dialogue between the characters. I even felt misty-eyed at one or two points. (I'll deny I ever wrote this!) Although, as one reviewer has noted, this is indeed Christian fiction, it's Christian fiction which is willing to face life head-on. It does not shrink away from the temptations and tragedies we all face. This makes it vastly different from run-of-the-mill religious fare. "Worlds Collide" will help you see the stars in a new way, and it will leave you with a sense of Godly destiny even in the midst of heartache.