The Pages of Her Life

James L Rubart's newest book is an amazing story about how easy it is to accept lies about yourself. We all have ideas about the kind of person we believe ourselves to be and we limit ourselves when we allow others to tell us who we are. This could be a great philosophical debate but the author tells the story in terms of how one family struggles with a debt left by their husband/father. The characters are interesting in their triumphs and failures. I felt their heart aches and was cheering for them by the end of the book.

I'm always happy when I find a new book by James L Rubart because I know what a great storyteller he is. He is one of the authors I know will deliver an interesting story with great characters. The Pages of Her Life is a wonderful introduction to his work if you've never read any of books. I strongly recommend every book he has written.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
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I received a complimentary copy of The Pages of Her Life from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Allison is an architect in Seattle, Washington - she has her own business with her business partner, Kayla.
Allison’s life changes when her mother gets injured, tells Allison her husband had a gambling debt of over half of a million dollars which has to be paid back in 12,000 a month payments.
Allison receives a job offer from Derrek Wright, a business associate who promised her a partnership in one of the top 10 architectural firms in Puget Sound-and a huge salary which would help to pay her mothers’ debt.
While Allison is considering the job offer, she goes to a coffee shop and she overhears two men discussing a book that changed one man’s life. Allison is intrigued by the book - it is a thick leather journal with the imprint of a tree on it.
Allison prays about the situation, and the next day she and her partner Kayla are asked if they want another business partner. Allison tells Kayla that she has an opportunity to make a lot of money and the new business partner and Kayla join up, but Kayla warns Allison that her new employer is a snake.
Allison goes back to the coffee shop and she is given a note from Mike and the a box , inside it was the thick leather journal she had noticed the two men discussing! The journal had a name and address on the inside of it, but when Allison shows it to her mother, the name and address disappear and the pages are blank!
Allison thinks this is odd, and when she opens the journal again, her name and address are there and a poem about seeking truth and walking through deception is there.
Allison writes an entry about needing to be strong, and the next time she opens the journal it says she has power, she is in control, and she has choices, along with some of her own words.
You will have to read the book for yourself to discover why Allison was warned about her boss, and how the journal changes her and her family’s life!

4.5 stars

James Rubart does it again! In his unique style, he takes a completely unbelievable sounding story and brings it to life. Allison Moore finds herself in some sticky situations - some of her own doing and others that happened to her. She comes into possession of a journal that changes the words she writes in it and it further throws her into confusion as she seeks answers from God on why things are happening and what she can do about it. As the story progresses, she finds strength with some new friends that bring her closer to God. Full of spiritual depth and a story-line that keeps you intrigued, this is one I would definitely recommend!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

4 1/2 stars. This book was a wild mystical ride for me. It was my first book by James Rubart, although it reminded me a lot of the writings of Frank Peretti, Some of which were life-changing for me. Mostly I guess the story is about finding our purpose and who God has really created us to be . . . but it’s also about the extreme measures God sometimes takes, and the people who cross our path by whom He might be directing these changes.

There were a couple of storylines going on at the same time, which makes me wonder if there will be a followup book to this one. If so, I’m sure I will be reading it. Hebrews 13:2

James Rubart won me over with Rooms, but until this novel, his others haven’t really captured my full attention. The Pages of Her Life, however, was another winner! I loved the main character’s (Allison Moore) journey as she discovered who she really is and what was truth in her life. Rubart fans will enjoy the mystery of the journal entries and what they reveal. Recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I was in absolute shock when I finished reading this book! The whole plot was totally unexpected and so engaging that I could not stop and had to know what was coming. Coming from someone who journals a lot I know that many people journal to write down secrets they just want to get out even if it is something that will change your life just like how Allison felt when she read her father's journal for the first time. This book also reminded me of Inkheart a little bit and the gift of the scribe when words disappear and are re-written just when Allison reads the journal to save her mom and apparently herself. Usually if the book seems redundant, I tend to stop and wait to keep going and start a new one but this one will definitely make you not want to stop and continue on.

We will consider adding this title to our Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

As a Christian writer, I have always enjoyed James Rubart's books as they touch on the supernatural side of miracles. In The Pages of Her Life, we meet Alison who is about to discover that her mother's life isn't as rosy and happy as she had imagined and that in learning about her mother's demise it will set her life on a completely different track that will change it eventually for the best, though it won't appear so for a wee while. She will go through trials and tribulations. The story starts when Alison learns of her father's debt that he lumbered her mother with after he died, she then prays to God and is offered by an old friend an opportunity to become a partner in his architecture firm. She accepts but as life will have it, it isn't what she had imagined, and she will learn that her so-called friend's experience of integrity is built on a pile of lies. One day at a coffee shop, she is handed a gift. A journal with a leather bound cover and a picture of the Tree of life on the cover. That journal Alison will soon discover is a gift from an angel, and as Alison writes in it, the words change and as she goes on a journey to learn the truth about the journal. She will be opened up to the world of God speaking to her through the written word. I liked this book as writing and journalling is somewhat a passion of mine and having a journal where God speaks through to you- would be a fantastic gift to be given. One of my favorite things about The Pages of Her Life was that we were reunited with Micah , Sarah and the mechanic Rick who featured in James Rubart's earlier book "Rooms" If you love edgy Christian fiction and authors like Ted Dekker and Randy Alcorn, you will enjoy James L. Rubart and his book The Pages of Her Life.

James L. Rubart’s intriguing and thought-provoking novel was much different from anything I have read before. I have heard many people recommend his books, so I decided to read The Pages of her Life. My favorite genre is contemporary romance, so this book definitely took me out of my comfort zone. I am very glad I had the opportunity to read this novel. James L. Rubart eloquently tells the story of how a mystery journal helps serve as a tool for self-discovery and allows each owner to discover their inner strength and their own self-worth. He also expertly weaves the spiritual content throughout the book in a way that allows the reader to reflect on their own thoughts and beliefs. I would recommend this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.