by Karen Hulene Bartell
An inspirational love story centered on self-growth, Sacred Choices weaves together the lives of three resilient women. Ceren is a newly-married and pregnant professor who learns her husband is a bigamist who urges abortion. Judith, Ceren's colleague - an older, more worldly professor and pro-choice advocate - provides counsel based on her experiences. Judith's sister Pastora, a nun, provides the voice of reason. Written for, by, and about women who have had or are considering abortions, Sacred Choices is Ceren's journey - from her positive pregnancy test, through her decision whether or not to have an abortion - to an uncanny conclusion.
Sacred Choices has an offbeat charm steeped in the supernatural. The protagonists' search for the answer to whether it is the Aztec goddess Tonantzin or Our Lady of Guadalupe who has been revered for the past 500 years is interrupted by a giggling, young girl, who appears only to Judith. Is she a figment of Judith's imagination, a vision - or could she be an angel, as Pastora believes? Set near Mexico City and incorporating present-day Hispanic and ancient Aztec beliefs, culture, and cuisine, Sacred Choices deeply celebrates the triumph of the spirit.
Sacred Choices has an offbeat charm steeped in the supernatural. The protagonists' search for the answer to whether it is the Aztec goddess Tonantzin or Our Lady of Guadalupe who has been revered for the past 500 years is interrupted by a giggling, young girl, who appears only to Judith. Is she a figment of Judith's imagination, a vision - or could she be an angel, as Pastora believes? Set near Mexico City and incorporating present-day Hispanic and ancient Aztec beliefs, culture, and cuisine, Sacred Choices deeply celebrates the triumph of the spirit.
About the Author
Dr. Karen Bartell, PhD, professor emerita of Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan, the University of Texas at Austin, and St. Edward's University, is an author, writers' workshop presenter, keynote speaker, IT technical editor, wife, and all-around pilgrim of life. She writes multicultural, offbeat love stories steeped in the supernatural — that lift the spirit. Author ofSovereignty of the Dragons and Untimely Partners, Karen resides in the Texas Hill Country with her husband and her 'mews' — three rescued cats.
For more information, click www.karenhulenebartell, or contact her athulene1@austin.rr.com
My Review:
This is the perfect title for this book. Sacred choices is about being pregnant and the decisions that have to be made. There were interesting characters that play important roles in this book and they often led the three main characters on their paths. There is also an important message about not knowing what you have until it is gone. This book may not be for all readers, however it has a nice overall message and it had a good ending. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own,
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