Book Review: In Front of God and Everybody

From the Publisher: If God wanted April Grace to be kind to her neighbors, He should have made them nicer!


Growing up in the country is never easy, but it sure is funny—especially if you happen to have a sister obsessed with being glamorous, a grandma just discovering make-up, hippie friends who never shower, and brand new neighbors from the city who test everyone’s patience. From disastrous dye jobs to forced apologies and elderly date tagalongs, you’ll laugh ‘til you cry as you read the Confessions of April Grace!

Here are just a couple of April's thoughts: On her sister, Myra Sue: "How anyone can be that dumb and still be able to eat with a fork is beyond me." On senior citizen lovebirds: "What if they started smooching right at the table in front of God and everybody?"

In spite of all the loony characters in her life, April Grace is able to learn from her parents as they share the love of God—to even the craziest of characters!

My two cents:

April Grace learns through the example set by her parents to share the love of God with others, no matter how badly they behave which is a perfect reminder for the teens reading this book. I thought the book to be funny and inspirational at the same time. April Grace is a well-developed, philosophical character and I thoroughly enjoyed her crazy thoughts and fierce loyalty. I love the growth she shows and her determination to do God's will.

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