I was recently discussing "must read" books with a friend and she mentioned The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace.
She described this book as a must read, but she warned me that I might be tempted to throw it across the room a time or two.
Of course, I was intrigued, so I went straight home and ordered it.
We also talked about Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas, and she recommended it as well, and I ordered it, too.
So today, when I saw two packages in my mailbox, I assumed both books had arrived at the same time. I was surprised to see, though, that there were two identical copies of Sacred Marriage.
I checked my Paypal account and I had only been charged for one, so I composed a quick email explaining that there must have been a mistake and offering to send one back.
A "customer care coordinator" emailed me back and expressed great appreciation for my honesty. They had actually been searching high and low for that particular book (their last copy) that was meant for another customer, but they had finally ordered another one from a retailer when it couldn't be found.
She said that maybe the extra book "belongs with you. Maybe you know of someone who would benefit from a copy of their own or you know of a church or other organization that would put it to great use."
So, I thought I would give it away here on the blog.
If you would like a brand new copy of Sacred Marriage, leave a comment and I will choose someone to receive it.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
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This sounds like something I should read!
After the week I had last week, I probably need to read that book! :)
Sounds interesting. Would love to read it. Thanks for the chance at your generosity.
Choose me! Choose me! Please :) Have you read it yet?
A book giveaway? Count me in. :-)
I would so absolutely love that book! please do consider me. it sounds like exactly what I've been thinking about but didn't know a book existed about it.
whoever you give it to will be blessed i am sure =)
I have been interested in that book. I also have been keeping an eye open for 'The Excellent Wife' too. Well, if I actually win this one on your cool blog then I will only have to order one!!! :)
Thanks for the chance to win.
Mwahaha, do Harmony and I each get one separate entry? If so, count me in.
oh yeah...I want that! I'm so in
I am on my second reading of The Excellent Wife. Fantastic book and one I wish I had read much sooner in my marriage. We are now doing it as a study with several other women.
Sacred Marriage is one I am planning on reading. I would love to be included in the opportunity to win it!
does two stalled labor days get me extra entries? i could really use something to cheer me up! ;)
I have heard really goo things about both of these books too. I would love to read both of them.
I completely understand the urge to throw such a book across the room - I felt that way several times reading Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. After sticking with it, it turned out to be one of the best books I've read!
I would love to be entered for this one as well! :) What a great idea to do a giveaway with your extra! :)
Please count me in! I need to read this yesterday! Thanks
wow, what a blessing, I've heard great things about that book and would love to read it!
I love books, count me in. I would definitely would read this.
2 weeks ago, I had asked my husband of 2o years to leave out of pure spiritual exhaustion and selfishness. We have 8 children and I just in my flesh thought God couldn't do what His word reveals he will-sustains His own. My husband did not leave and we are trying to work on this through God's word, but I am struggling...I have a copy of the Excellent Wife, but it seems my heart is too burdened at times to even pick up..If you think it is helpful on getting women on the path to righteousness on not self pity, i would love to be considered to receive your extra copy
Wow, that almost never happens! :) Maybe if you tell them you blog they will accidentally send you more free stuff to give away! LOL ;)
Trace
Renee,
Please, email me your address.
smockity frocks at msn dot com
I've heard it mentioned. Sounds like a great read!
I love reading and would love to read that book! Thanks for your generosity in giving us a chance to win. :)
Oh, me! Me! Pick me! I am such a bibliophile and that sounds like a great book to add to my collection.
Count me in! And let us know what you think about the other book as well. Do you agree it's a must read?
Hi Connie! Thanks for the chance to win the book!
I would really be grateful for the chance to own this book.
mlaramay@twcny.rr.com
I have read The Excellent Wife and it was very good. It was a very "meaty" study, which I like.
I would love to win a copy of Sacred Marriage! Thank you for this giveaway! I'm sure whoever wins is who it is supposed to go to.
God bless!
Oh, that sounds like a good book
Sounds like a good read!
Looks like an interesting book. Thanks for being so generous.
Don't put me in the running because I already own a copy, but we went through it last year and I highly recommend it! What a blessing you have an extra copy to give someone who will surely be affected by it.
oo, wow - it sounds really good. we've only been married for about 10 months - so we still have a lot to learn!
I am overseas, but could get it mailed to my friend in the States. This is just the short of thing I am completely unable to get my hands on here, and that I could use a fresh dose of now.
A Christian resource in English to dig into sounds refreshing and great! Please enter me. :)
I would love to get this book! :-)
I've heard rave reviews of this book as well. I'd love to win.
Thanks!
I would like to throw my hat into the ring for the drawing. I would be interested in reading it.
have a great day!
Jerri
That is so cool.
I'll tell you what my BFF and I like to say when something like this happens.
It was meant to be......
Someone needs that book....it might be me!
Yay!
I would love to read that book. Marriage is such a gift.
Sounds great!! A friend of mine gave me a copy of The Power of A Praying Wife. I too, could have shut the book in a huff a few times, but it was really wonderful.
Marriage as a spiritual discipline. How true that is! I'd love to read your book. Thanks for sharing!
1. What a neat story..."belongs with you. Maybe you know of someone who would benefit from a copy of their own or you know of a church or other organization that would put it to great use." How cool is that!
2. Thanks so much for the chance to win this!
I haven't heard of either book, but i am intrigued! I know whoever you choose will be blessed. Thanks for sharing your gift!
I would love to read this book. Thanks for a great giveaway. That was very nice of amazon to let you keep the book to share!
Kelly - gentzkelly at hotmail dot com
You have a lovely blog! THis book sounds fabulous. Please add me to the list hoping to win your give away! Renee
Sounds like a good book. Thanks for hosting the giveaway. :-)
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