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Grace Okoye was a promising young dancer when her career was cut short by a brutal assault that left her scarred for life. Twenty years later, when her past gets in the way of her happiness, she heeds the invitation of her dance instructor and returns home to help hurting children and rediscover the rhythms of grace. What she doesn't expect is to meet a man who already seems to know her beat. But for all they share in common, the biggest thing in Grace's life is noticeably absent in his--faith. She's finally found the love of her life, but can she choose between him and God? Real, raw emotion and the promise of redemption run through this soulful new book from Marilynn Griffith.
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By Urban-Reviews.com (Urban-Reviews.com)
All Grace Okoye ever wanted to do was dance. Grace's dancing career was off to a great start until a brutal assault left her scarred for life. Fast forward twenty years later and Grace returns to her hometown to help children in need. But when an unexpected man from her past comes back into the picture, will Grace be willing to open her heart to him? Grace's best friend Zeely has her own set of issues. She is trying to figure out if she should take a chance at a love that she once thought was forbidden. Zeely's biological clock is also loudly ticking as she looks into other options in order to have a baby.
Rhythms of Grace is a riveting novel by Marilynn Griffith. Griffith once again brought a thought-provoking story with strong, rich characters. You will feel every emotion that these characters go through. Readers will see how Grace has to fight with her inner childhood demons in order to move forward in her life. There are also some shocking twists and turns to this novel that will definitely keep you on your toes. This story would not be complete without Griffith's signature wit and humor. Rhythms of Grace is emotionally-charged and insightful, making this novel yet another winner for Marilynn Griffith.
Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert
for Urban Reviews
By African Americans on the Move Book Club (San Antonio, USA)
RHYTHMS of GRACE By Marilynn Griffith
I Give this novel two thumbs up, only because two is all I have. This book is like poetry, every line is Stimulating to your mind and soul. Miss Griffith takes the simplest of conversations and turns them into works of art. This Story takes you from the early 80s where five teens, Diana, Zeely, Brian, Ron and Jerry, were working up a strange friendship to their lives as adults and how they reconnect on many different levels. With this story in hand, you will suffer through every heartache and Rejoice in every tender moment, as if you witnessed it first hand. Marilynn Griffith is a master at her craft and it shows.
Shy Richardz AAMBC Reviewer
By Cicely Thompson (Los Angeles, CA)
It is a story that is thought provoking and warm rolled into one. It was slow in a few places, but the overall message and plot were well written. I ordered the book as a gift for a family member.
By The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net)
RHYTHMS OF GRACE by Marilynn Griffith opens in 1984 in Testimony, Ohio. It consists of three sections, beginning with the Chorus. The story highlights Diana Grace Dixon as a clumsy and miserable ballet dancer who is told that a favor is being bestowed upon her because her snobbish mother begged for the opportunity. Her saving grace is her father, who whisks, Diana away from the elitist school and enrolls her in a afro-centric dance school, much to her mother's dismay. Also showcased are other players who have solid roles throughout the novel. There is Zeely, a preacher's daughter and a friend of Diana's; Brian, the drummer at the dance school; Ron the white boy who somehow finds himself being raised in the same household with Brian; Jeremiah, the son of the church's first family and Joyce, Diana's dance instructor and mentor.
The second section is titled Harmony and the third is Rhythms. Each chapter alternates between the characters and examines their past and present. Fast forward twenty years, Diana who now goes by the name Grace Okoye, is summoned back to Testimony by her former dance instructor, to teach and bring her gift to the students of an alternative school. Grace has trepidation about returning because of a brutal assault that occurred as a teen and the consequences of the assault. Intertwined are the childhood memories and adult lives of Zeely, Brian, Ron and Jeremiah. As adults, each character's life story is somehow related to Grace and the past, coupled with the present, comes crashing down on each of them.
RHYTHMS OF GRACE is an excellent piece about redemptive love, grace and mercy. It is filled with messages for the masses and highlights both the redeeming and abandoned qualities of each character. Each character survived ordeals with God's guidance and as we watched their battles unfold it is evident that the power of prayer is a mainstay that protects us daily. I highly recommend RHYTHMS OF GRACE for the quality of the writing, the characterizations, the social commentary and yes, the story within!
Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers
By I~Scribe (Pittsburgh, PA United States)
I was given a copy of this book at a writer's conference in Dayton, OH. I have never heard of the author, but from the description of the book given, I knew I needed to read it.
What started out as skimming turned into reading and I could not put the book down. I left the session early just so I could read!
Without telling too much of the story, I'll just say that as a dancer, a survivor, a woman, and a Christian I was touched to my core in many places while reading. It caused me to reflect on my special relationship with my father and investigate the disconnects between my mother and I. Even though I am married, but I was inspired to continue believing in love and trusting in God's promises. I will make sure to nurture my own daughter and support her dreams so that she can become who God has called her to be.
I heard the voice of the characters as if they were people I loved telling me a story over Thanksgiving dinner.
I will look forward to reading more of the author's work, and until I do, I will thank God for His grace.
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