Christy J. (southernsassygirl) reviewed on 10/8/2009 + 180 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

I have really mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I thought Stretch Marks was a really trendy book, and had I not received a copy to review, I doubt I would've ever picked it up at a bookstore. It's not common to see a Christian fiction book with talk of yoga, PETA, and carbon footprints. On the other hand, the author tackled the subject of single motherhood, and I really applaud her for thinking outside the box and writing about a subject that is more common in Christian circles than most people like to admit. I did enjoy the Christian element in the book of bearing one another's burdens (taken from Galatians 6:2). I like what one character said in the book--it's the law of Christ, not a suggestion. With that said, this was not a preachy book; in fact, I'd consider the Christian aspects to be very mild. But out of what was there, some of the points were very hard-hitting, and definitely made me think twice. Overall, while this book isn't for everyone, there are a few out there that will love it in its entirety.

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