Between a Rock and a Grace Place, Carol Kent
Between a Rock and a Grace Place, Carol Kent
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Between a Rock and a Grace Place
Divine Surprises in the Tight Spots of Life

Author: Carol Kent

Narrator: Pam Ward

Unabridged: 7 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 10/05/2010


Synopsis

Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a heartbreaking life--their son, Jason, a young man who initially had so much promise, is now living out a life sentence for murder in a maximum security prison. All their appeals have been exhausted at both the state and federal levels--humanly speaking, they have run out of options. But despite their hopeless situation, Carol and her husband live a life full of grace.Kent reveals how life's problems become fruitful affliction where we discover the very best divine surprises, including peace, compassion, freedom, and adventure. Through the Kent's remarkable ongoing journey, Jason's riveting letters from behind bars, and true "grace place" stories from the lives of others, Between a Rock and a Grace Place reveals that when seemingly insurmountable challenges crash into our lives, we can find "divine surprises" as we discover God at work in ways we never imagined.With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, Carol Kent helps readers to find God's "grace places" in the middle of their worst moments.

About Carol Kent

Carol Kent is the bestselling author of When I Lay My Isaac Down and Becoming a Woman of Influence. Carol is an expert on public speaking, writing, and on encouraging people to hold on to hope when life’s circumstances turn out differently from their dreams. She speaks internationally on the subjects of her books. With vulnerable openness, restored joy, and a sense of humor, Carol helps people to discover the secret of maintaining an enduring faith in the middle of an imperfect world. She and her husband, Gene, live in Florida.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tina on September 11, 2012

After reading Carol Kent's "When I Lay My Issac Down" and "A New Kind of Normai," I knew I had to read " Betwwn A Rock and a Grace Place" as well. She puts into words the difficulties of watching her only child become incarcerated for life, the death of the dream she had for her child and her family......more

Goodreads review by Beverly on October 17, 2010

Every parent has their dreams for their children - to be happy, healthy, successful, etc. So what happens when a phone call shatters all those dreams? "Between A Rock and A Grace Place" is the real life story of lives torn apart when the author's son is sentenced to life in prison for murder. How Ca......more

Goodreads review by Shay on October 01, 2014

What a different perspective. A book about a family whose son is spending the rest of his life in prison. It talks about hardships and struggles from both the parents and the son. It was cool how God shinned through it all. It makes me look at inmates and their families in a different respect.......more

Goodreads review by Mary on May 04, 2019

Deeply moving Carol Kent takes you deep into her heart and shares experiences that will touch your spirit. Trust in a God of infinite wisdom, mercy and grace are more than platitudes for this family as they walk a path none of us would ever wish to embark on.......more

Goodreads review by Dionne on March 17, 2024

This is the 3rd book in a series by Carol Kent. I have loved all 3.......more