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Gardenias for Breakfast: A Women of Faith Novel

This novel delves into the personal growth and faith development of a female protagonist amidst the backdrop of daily life and challenges. more

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Robin Jones Gunn
Robin Jones Gunn

Robin Jones Gunn (born April 18, 1955) is an American Christian fiction author known for her young adult and women's novels. She is best known for the 'Christy Miller' series and the 'Glenbrooke Stories' series, which have sold over 4 million copies worldwide and been translated into multiple languages. Her works often explore themes of faith, friendship, and personal growth, resonating with young readers. Born in Wisconsin, she now resides in Oregon, continuing her writing and speaking ministry. more

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“I've never thought of you like that,' said Christopher. 'How could I? If you were any other woman, I could tell you I loved you, easily enough, but not you-- because you've always seemed to me like a part of myself, and it would be like saying I loved my own eyes or my own mind. But have you ever thought of what it would be to have to live without your mind or your eyes, Kate? To be mad? Or blind?”

“I've got a sweater." Ben pulled off his coat and held it out for her. "Here." "Thanks, Ben. It's lovely and warm." Then she said, "Ben, I-- I can tell you how I feel about-- about everything. I think you're the best friend I've ever had. I-- I'd lie down and die for you if you wanted me to." "Honey," Ben said. "When I get you to lie down for me it won't be to die.”

“How sad it was, Carmen thought, that you acted awful when you were desperately sad and hurt and wanted to be loved. How tragic then, the way everyone avoided you and tiptoed around you when you really needed them. Carmen knew this vicious predicament as well as anyone in the world. How bitter it felt when you acted badly to everyone and ended up hating yourself the most.”

“We are not helpless...Many times in our lives we’ve been powerless, but not this night. Right now we have the power to choose the manner in which we die. If you have been a master of nothing else in all your days, you are now a master of this moment. And I for one am going to give such an answer to this insult that others will dearly regret not being by my side to see it!”