Swimming in the Deep End

Reviewed by: Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long-time book discussion leader

Title:

Swimming in the deep end

Author:

Christina Suzann Nelson

Publisher:

Kregel

Date:

2018

Format:

Paperback

Length:

286 pages

OVERVIEW:

The lives of four women intersect in ways they never would have imagined. It all revolves around children and pregnancies. Unwanted pregnancies, aborted pregnancy, loss of a child and the empty arms of parents desiring a child. Author Nelson has written a masterful tale of these women, their lives and God at work in them. Some events might seem predictable while others are total surprises. It is a very moving book (I recommend tissues at your side) and one whose lessons will long stay with the reader.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5):

5

Suggested Audience:

Fans of Christian contemporary fiction, both adults and teens.

Christian Impact:

The main subject of this book are family relationships, particularly young women with decisions to be made about unplanned pregnancies.