Grace Alone

Meyer, Ruth. Grace Alone. St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House, 2016.

Summary from publishers web site  

Grace Williams isn’t looking for complications because, really, isn’t life complicated enough? She’s a single mom with four children. She has unresolved issues with her ex-husband. Her sister nags at her about going to church. Her kids are not perfect. And neither is Grace—she has hang-ups about organized religion, she is overwhelmed by suppressed guilt and grief, she is judgmental, and she can’t control her hair.

When a man shows up on her doorstep, Grace’s life is turned upside down. David is terrific with her kids, she loves his family, and her sister thinks he’s perfect. But he’s a little too pushy. And he wants her to change.

For anyone who’s ever made a mistake, Grace Alone is a story about forgiveness, hope, and grace in the midst of a messy life. Because God specializes in new beginnings.

My Review

Having previously read Faith Alone and Hope Alone, I was thankful for this opportunity to read Grace Alone and get the backstory alluded to in those title. I enjoy Ruth Meyer’s writing style. She has created real characters for which the readers will develop empathy. 

Grace’s life is difficult, no doubt about it. Single mom of four who was abandoned by her husband when she was pregnant with her fourth child. He does pay child support but has never seen his youngest child. In walks a neighbor, who happens to be the principal at the local Lutheran school. Through many complications and plot twists and turns, Grace and David navigate a path of love.

The path of salvation is clearly shared in this title. Grace has much in her life that make her feel unworthy, but as the story unfolds she learns the lesson we all must learn – none of us are good enough.

Potential Area of Concern

There is mention of alcohol (beer or wine) with many meals. If this is a problem for you, you may want to be aware of this aspect of the book.

Because of this, I would not feel comfortable adding this book to my K-12 Christian school library. It may be okay in some church libraries. 

I want to thank JustRead Publicity Tours for the complimentary e-copy of Grace Alone.

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