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The Carpenter's Daughter by Jennifer Rodewald -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway

6/6/2016
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Genre: Christian, Contemporary, Fiction
Publisher: Rooted Publishing
Publication date: April 15, 2016
Number of pages: 349

Sarah Sharpe has grown up as a carpenter’s daughter, knowing only the rough and work-heavy world of her father’s blue-collar profession. Abandoned by her mother as a baby, she’s lived twenty-one years content to drive nails at her dad’s side. Following her father into the world of construction was a natural path, and she took it without a second thought. But a harsh comment about her “butch” appearance sends her on a search for identity. 

Enter handsome and easygoing Jesse Chapman, the roofer she meets on her first foray into volunteer work
for Homes For Hope. In every way, the quirky man is her opposite—confident, a people kind of guy, and most importantly, happy. His likable qualities continue to draw her in, and for some reason he keeps coming back to her. But they can’t be more than friends—he’s made that crystal clear. Except for a handful of times…and the confusion is driving her crazy.​

​Sarah’s quest for self-definition becomes more tangled than she ever imagined, and she discovers that the journey will take her deeper than clothes and makeup. Filling the void in her heart becomes an obsession she cannot escape. How far is she willing to go to discover who she really is?
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Jennifer Rodewald is passionate about the Word of God and the powerful vehicle of story. Four kids and her own personal superman make her home in southwestern Nebraska delightfully chaotic.

Born in Colorado, she experienced both the seclusion of rugged mountain living and the busy streets of a Denver suburb during her growing up years. Somewhere in the middle of college, she married a Husker and found her way back to the quiet lifestyle of a rural area, which suits just fine.

Blessed with a robust curiosity, Jen loves to research. Whether she’s investigating the history of a given area, the biography of a Christian icon, or how nature declares the glory of God, her daily goal is to learn something new. Aiming to live with boundless enthusiasm, her creed is vision, pursuit, and excellence.

Jen lives and writes in a lovely speck of a town where she watches with amazement while her children grow up way too fast, gardens, and marvels at God’s mighty hand in everyday life.
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Check out the interview with the author HERE.
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Check out the guest post with the author HERE.
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​I have not read this book all the way through yet, but here are my thoughts so far and I will come back and write a complete review once I have finished reading this fantastic novel!
 
Jennifer Rodewald has written a story about a young women who needs to discover her self-worth.  She never really thought about being pretty versus ugly until some unkind women in another town said something.  Now Sarah is on the road to discovering herself.  One thing that makes this book unique and fun is that it is written from several different viewpoints.  I am loving the characters and story in this novel and would recommend it to readers of Christian, contemporary fiction.
 
Genre: Christian, contemporary, fiction
Publisher: Rooted Publishing
Publication date: April 15, 2016
Number of pages: 349
 
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars
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A review copy of the book was provided by SLB Tours via the author.
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Dianne Casey
6/6/2016 05:41:51 pm

I haven't read "The Carpenter's Daughter" and it is definitely on my TBR list. I would like to read the book to see the connection between a father and daughter.

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 02:25:47 pm

Thanks for stopping by, Dianne. Glad you added it to your TBR pile. I hope you are able to get your hands on a copy of this book soon!

Dianne Casey
6/6/2016 05:47:04 pm

The guest post was interesting to learn how Jennifer was inspired to write the book.

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 02:26:34 pm

I agree. I love how Jennifer shared in the guest post her inspiration. :)

Mary Preston
6/7/2016 02:24:18 am

I have not read The Carpenter's Daughter yet. I do like different POV when I read.

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 02:27:24 pm

Hi Mary! Thanks for stopping by. This book is a great example of one written in multiple POV. I hope you are able to read this one soon!

Caryl Kane
6/7/2016 08:58:29 am

I enjoyed the guest post with Jennifer! :)

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 02:28:33 pm

Caryl! Thanks for stopping by! I loved the guest post with Jennifer as well. Very insightful! :) Hope you get a copy of this book to read soon!

emilee douglas
6/7/2016 10:32:44 am

I have The Carpenter's Daughter on my to-read list. I love Christian fiction love stories. I would love to win a copy! Thanks

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 02:29:17 pm

Hi Emilee! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you get a copy of this book to read soon! I think you will enjoy it! :)

Becky RIchardson
6/7/2016 03:05:26 pm

I have added it to my TBR list.

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 02:29:48 pm

Hi Becky! Thanks for stopping by! Thanks for adding TCD to your TBR pile! :)

Marilyn
6/7/2016 05:55:11 pm

I have not read "The Carpenter's" yet. Thanks for the giveaway
Marilyn

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 02:30:27 pm

Hi Marilyn, Thanks for stopping by! I hope you get a chance to read TCD soon!

Marilyn
6/7/2016 05:57:24 pm

I enjoyed the interview/bio of Jennifer Rodewald. Thank you
Marilyn

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/8/2016 02:31:02 pm

Thanks for checking out the interview with Jennifer. Glad you enjoyed that post. :)

Emily Endrizzi
6/10/2016 08:27:05 pm

I have not read The Carpenter's Daughter. It is in my TBR shelf. I do like books written from multiple viewpoints as long as it doesn't make it too hard to follow.

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/11/2016 10:55:27 am

So glad you add TCD to your TBR shelf. :)

Emily Endrizzi
6/10/2016 08:30:04 pm

Very good interview with the author. Enjoyed it very much.

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
6/11/2016 10:56:04 am

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the author interview. Glad you enjoyed it!


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