A Time to Dance

by Karen Kingsbury

Book Overview

"They celebrated their love with a dance. But will it end in divorce?" John and Abby Reynolds were the perfect couple, sharing a love born of childhood friendship and deep family ties. They are envied by their friends, cherished by their children, admired by their peers. But John and Abbey are about to lose it all. On the verge of having an affair, John is no more the man Abby married than she is the long-ago girl of his dreams. They are strangers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849942829
• ISBN13: 9780849942822
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Time to Dance- A story of reconciliation

This book was written 20 years ago as I write this review. This story has MUCH to share with the reader and I found myself reading only a small part at a time so that I could ponder on what had been written. It is the story of John and Abby Reynolds and their family members. It takes us to times of sadness, times of loss, times of joy, and times of new beginnings. So happy that there is another book to follow this family, A Time To Embrace. Forgiveness is a big part of this story. Take it in and see where you stand.

A Time to Dance

This was, hands down, the best book I have ever read! I love the way John and Abby's life is so real. The flashbacks to their past is very touching and makes you realize how possible this is for everyone's relationships. Karen Kingsburg is a great author which is shown in many of her books. Enjoy!

The Best Book I Have Ever Read!

It's extremely hard for me to find a book that really catches my attention and that I can focus on. I have never heard of this book before when I went to the library but I saw it on the shelf, read the cover, and decided to read it. Well let me tell you, I read the whole entire book in one day and I loved it! I recommend this book to anyone and everyone!

another wonderful novel from Kingsbury!

I have come to expect a lot from Kingsbury's books, and this one will not disappoint anyone! John and Abbey are on the brink of divorce; their biggest remaining obstacle is telling their children. Once their daughter announces her engagement, they decide to put off telling them until the wedding is over so that her happiness will not be marred. During the ensuing months, John and Abbey continue in their emotional turmoil, but also slowly begin to develop a new understanding of each other. Unfortunately, for every emotional step forward, they suddenly take several steps backward. The highs and lows of their relationship, coupled with complications from another woman, future in-laws, and an email friend, will keep you reading until the astounding climax. Will John and Abbey ever reconcile? This is a powerful story of the healing power of God's love plus the always awesome power of prayer.

more than just a pretty cover

This is the book that made me love Karen Kingsbury's books. I had never read any of her books before, and, to be perfectly honest, the only reason I wanted to read her books was because the covers looked awesome. I was soon to be going on a trip and I needed to "re-stock" on my books so I could read in the car(yes, my family was driving). I decided to give Mrs. Kingsbury a try. After I read the back of her books I decided on A Time to Dance. It sounded like it had a good story line and wasn't like the fluffy, don't-have-to-think-just-read type book. Boy, was I in for a treat. This book forces you to think about your life in a different view. I talked so much with God while I was reading A Time to Dance. Mrs. Kingsbury does an excellent job getting you to become familiar with the characters, to the point where you hurt when they hurt and wish you could be there to give them advice and talk to them. I just finished A Moment of Weakness a few days ago and it's just as good as A Time to Dance. I really encourage you to try Karen Kingsbury. You'll be surprised how much you enjoy her work.

Positively Uplifting!

This was my first Kingsbury novel. I can't even express to you how good this story was. The characters were so well written, I felt like I was actually in their lives hearing and seeing everything in the story. John and Abbey Reynolds fell in love. They got married. They had kids. They lost each other somewhere in the middle of all the growing years. John had his thoughts and reasons, and Abbey had hers. This story shows the power of God and how He does work miracles. This may seem like a tragic story of divorce, but it is also a wonderful story about John and Abbey, and their love for each other. I could not put this novel down. The ending was so incredible, they.......can't tell you, read for yourself. I know alot of people that have gone threw the same pains as John and Abbey. This hits home for alot of couples. The strength you will feel not only from John and Abbey, their kids and family but the strength from God. You must read this. This is also good for anyone who is having marriage problems. This is very inspiring and will make you think. Kudo's to Karen Kingsbury. Make sure you have your box of tissue's ready, you will need it.