About the Book

 

 

Book: Beyond Second Chances

Author: Shirley Quiring Mozena

Genre: Christian, Religion, Christian Life, Inspirational

Release Date: August 31, 2015

A woman who knows grief and loss after the death of her second husband, is jilted just before an ill-advised remarriage, yet retains her trust in a loving God. Shirley Quiring Mozena leans on her relationship with her faithful God while experiencing the pangs of loneliness and regret. Weaving in her family’s backstory, she tells of a shy pastor’s daughter who through dramatic life experiences learned a deep trust in God’s faithfulness in all circumstances. When a new man in her life appears, can Shirley trust his love? One woman’s story of love triumphing over loss will strengthen and inspire.


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About the Author

 

World traveler, Shirley Quiring Mozena is happy hiking a trail, sitting by the fire reading a good book, or having a cup of coffee with a friend. She loves adventure and is ready to go at a moments notice. Shirley has shared her story throughout the country, and is a retired music teacher and librarian. She enjoys entertaining with her husband in their home with a good meal and scintillating conversation.

More from Shirley

 

Can you find love again on a couples matching site? Yes. And no. In my first book, Second Chances, I share how I found love and married second time on a matching site. Seventeen months after our marriage, my husband died. I didn’t think I’d ever love again, but after time, explored the same website only to be crushed with disappointment. My dreams were destroyed. As a result, I learned to fully surrender to God and be contented in whatever state I was in—married or single. This book continues my story and ends in joy! Find out what happens in this second book. God blesses us Beyond Second Chances. Read my story and be encouraged.

 

My Review

 

Because I generally do not read much, if any, of a book’s synopsis, and usually forget what it’s about anyway even when I do, Shirley Quiring Mozena’s “Beyond Second Chances” surprised me. I was expecting more general, instructive Christian nonfiction and was happy when it actually turned out to be a memoir. This is not a book that I would normally pick up, but even as someone who is not particularly fond of romance stories, I can honestly say that I enjoyed it. I would recommend it to those who have experienced loss, particularly the loss of a spouse, and more broadly to those looking for a short but inspiring story of moving from sorrow to joy.

Although I did not read “Second Chances”, I had no trouble following along with this continuation of Mozena’s story, but reading her first book would add more background. Black and white photos interspersed throughout “Beyond Second Chances” enhance the reading experience, and there is a glossary of family members appended to the story that serves as a written-out family tree. Despite being an autobiographical account about Mozena’s life after becoming widowed a second time, the spiritual faith element and writing style engage a wider audience. Most of the narrative, in which the author recounts her childhood and previous marriages, is related as part of a conversation, making it more relatable and giving it a relaxed mood. This also contributes to the cinematic feeling “Beyond Second Chances” evokes. Mozena’s faith, nurtured from childhood, demonstrates how God answers our prayers and meets our needs with what is best for us when we trust Him. As Mozena sums up, “I don’t know the future but I know I can trust my Savior. He brought me through the very hard times I’ve experienced. God is with me in the joyful times too.” He truly can take us from “heartbreak to joy” if we surrender to His loving care.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.

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