Knit Together

Sonja Lanzener delivers Macomber's life story with crisp, clear diction and a polished narration. Lanzener matches voice to mood as she shares with listeners the author's message that God made them for a purpose and that what God calls them to do He also equips them to do. Lanzener's tone is enthusiastic as Macomber tells listeners to follow their dreams and never give up. Further, Lanzener is energetic as she relates three lies that hold us back: "It's who you know, I'm too old, and it's too hard." Chapters are named for the different facets of life each of us is created for: purpose, dreams, risks, gratitude, and worship. Scripture passages are combined with anecdotes to flesh out insights. G.D.W. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

May 14, 2007
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estselling novelist Macomber ventures into nonfiction as she encourages Christian women of faith to knit themselves into God's purpose for their lives. Just as many of her novels (A Good Yarn
; The Shop on Blossom Street
) feature knitting and characters who knit, this narrative nonfiction employs knitting as a metaphor for a creative, persistent and visionary spiritual journey. Fans will appreciate Macomber's lively, positive outlook and the behind-the-scenes look at her personal highs and lows. Macomber joyfully recounts the often arduous road to success, interspersing these difficulties with faith issues such as dreams, risks, success, balance, relationships, work, laughter, gratitude, blessing and worship. Within each chapter, she draws upon Psalm 139 and unequivocally assures readers that God has created every person with a worthy purpose, a dream to be followed and happily realized. Practical as well as inspirational, the guide debunks common misconceptions that hinder dream actualization (“Lie number one: It's who you know. Lie number two: I'm too old. Lie number three: It's too hard”). Macomber's work is both cheerful and cheering, and both faithful fans and newcomers will resonate strongly with her delightful message.