Tour de Force (Audible Audio Edition) Sandra Burr, Elizabeth White, Zondervan Books
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Gillian Kincade is a rising New York ballet star. When Jacob Ferrar - artistic director of a small, regional company - casts Gilly in his compelling ballet, it seems like a match made in heaven. But unexpected challenges and career conflicts soon have the couple questioning whether they're truly following God's direction - or their own.
Tour de Force (Audible Audio Edition) Sandra Burr, Elizabeth White, Zondervan Books
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Tour de Force (Audible Audio Edition) Sandra Burr, Elizabeth White, Zondervan Books Reviews
I enjoyed so many things about this novel that I'm not entirely certain about where to begin my review. Characters, plot, settings, themes... Which one do I talk about first? Perhaps that list will help. So then, first is the characters.
Gilly was so fun to read. Her POV on things was refreshing, and I really appreciated her strength. She had such a kindred spirit mixed in with all that spunk. Her determination to glorify God in all she did was inspiring to me, and so was her love for others. As for Jacob, I thought the author did a good job of being in his head while still keeping his secrets. Definitely learned something there that I will apply to my own writing.
The plot was good. The romance was a bit predictable, but then, most of them are nowadays. I did like how the author moved things along and kept it interesting. Part of that was the varying settings. Alabama and New York are so vastly different, and I think that brought more depth to the story.
What blessed me most was how Gilly reached out to those around her and lifted them up to God in prayer. I cried through the scene when she leads a friend to Christ. And then also when God heals that injury. I felt so uplifted and encouraged!
I think the last thing I wanted to talk about was the backdrop of ballet. I love ballet--have since I was four years old and took years of classes. The world of professional ballet is something I dreamed of as a child but never pursued, though it has always drawn me. Reading about it from a Christian perspective was so very captivating that I didn't want the book to end. Or if it did, I wanted a sequel. Still do. I felt so at home reading of those familiar terms and exercises, remembering those exciting times of watching the older pointe dancers from backstage during recitals... The author wrote it well.
What a GREAT story! I absolutely fell in love with the characters and didn't want the book to end. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a great love story that is clean and faith building.
Beautiful edition, brand new book and fast shipping.
It was a great purchase. I recommend it for those who appreciate ballet, a touching christian story.
Nice jacket cover ... storyline and characters would probably delight a young, teen-aged Christian reader ... novel concerns itself more with author's religious viewpoints than with creative dance world ... well written.
This is an extremely cute and well written book, I've read it so many times I finally broke down and bought it. Such a cute story. And all the information about ballet and having the main character a professional ballet dancer, really cool and I loved all the little tidbits of info about ballet I gained. This is a great book, nice clean read, I highly recommend it.
I've giving this book 3 stars because, even though I want to love it, I just can't.
The plot is great, but the main female character, Gilly, just rubbed me the wrong way and Jacob just seemed too perfect for words. Their romance was sweet, which I enjoyed but--maybe it's just me--it seemed to move along too quickly. I think if the story was re-worked a little bit it could be great, but I'm just not feeling it as it is. That's not taking away anything from Elizabeth White because she is a very talented writer, but this book just wasn't it for me.
Lastly, the big to-do leading up to the final production was pointless. *SPOILER ALERT* The only thing the author talked about was a big production which she ended up skipping over completely. I was actually looking forward to reading about Jacob's grand production, but I guess we will never know what it was like.
I bought this quite by accident. After I figured out what I had done, it had processed. . .so I was surprised. Then I read this, thinking 'Dancing and I do not mingle. It will probably be boring.' But that was not the state of the case. Another surprise. . . This was truly a delightful book. The characters are tangible and realistic—and remain faithful to God and once faith tested, remained true to their beliefs. A wonderful romance, only I would not recommend for very young readers, but intriguing and engaging read!
Gillian Kincaid dances to the brink of a brilliant career in ballet; grasping the New York limelight after years of working her way to the pinnacle of recognition in her field. Upon returning to her Alabama roots to perform in a local exhibition, her path crosses that of artistic director Jacob Ferrar; a renowned dancer in his own right, who left the very notoriety that Gillian is quietly embracing.
Gillian's beautiful movements on stage are extremely impressive and Jacob approaches her with the possibility of performing the lead role in a religious ballet that he is developing around the story of Jesus's friend Mary. The two form a friendship, both personally and professionally, leading them to a crossroads that neither is anxious to travel.
Following a terrible accident that takes Gillian off the stage, she and Jacob are forced to peer deep within their souls to discover how people of faith respond to life's difficulties; especially in a world of secularism where greed, temptations and competition abound. This story is much like the ballet world depicted within its pages; full of glorious climax, amidst phases of deep emotion. "Tour de Force" is well worth the "dance"!
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