Faking Grace

by Tamara Leigh

Book Overview

All she wants is a job. All she needs is religion. How hard can it be? Maizy Grace Stewart dreams of a career as an investigative journalist, but her last job ended in disaster when her compassion... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590529294
• ISBN13: 9781590529294
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Multnomah Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.1" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

A Great Read

I came across this book in the new releases section of my local library. I wasn't at all familiar with the author. But since this is another book I had looked at several times at the Christian bookstore, I decided to pick it up. I'm not sorry I did. This book it awesome. Not only does it have a great message about forgiveness, but it also has quirky characters with real problems. These are sincere Christian people, but they are very far from perfect. That is one thing that really bugs me about some Christian novels. The characters seem too perfect with no struggles or problems. That is not real life. This book made me laugh all the way through. In order to fake being a Christian Maizy "Grace" comes with her a list of how to live a successful Christian life. Then there is her trusty book a "A Dumb Blondes Guide To Christianity" At first glance, the list of how to live a successful Christian life seems funny and humorous. But what's less humorous is this: How many Christians today believe this really is all it takes to live a successful Christian life. How many are "faking" Christian or being cultural Christians without even realizing it? That is an issue the reader is forced to think about when reading this novel. At the beginning of the book, it is clear that Maizy has no idea what a Christian is really like and about Grace. But by the end, she has a deeper understanding of both grace and faith. This book clearly illustrates what grace is all about. I think it is great that Grace does finally fess up to her deception and true motives. Even though Grace is clearly guilty and doesn't deserve to be forgiven or shown grace, her co-workers choose to give it her to anyway. I definitely plan to read more of this author and keep my eye out for future releases. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a quick, enjoyable read with a great lesson.

Great Read!!

This was the first book I read by Tamara Leigh and I was very impressed. In many ways I could relate to Grace, well Maizy, but her journey has really encouraged me. I spent many hours in my room not able to pull myself away for a minute. Grace and the other characters would make me laugh and sad all at the time. When things are just starting to move along with Jack, the hot Brit she works with, her cover is blown and ruins everyting (or so you think). This was a great read and I'm sure I'll read it again many times. If you are looking for a good laugh and a fun book that is also encouraging to your walk with Christ, this would be a good choice.

Fun and inspirational

I can't remember when I've had so much fun being spiritually edified. Faking Grace is my new favorite Tamara Leigh novel (although Stealing Adda still comes in a close second). Maizy Grace Stewart is a heartwarming "character," who works as hard at being someone she's not, as she does being the person she can be. Sound confusing? It's not. In fact, Maizy is just like the rest of us. Not perfect, but trying to keep her head about spiritual water. Maizy may fake it for a while, but her nemesis/boyfriend Jack Prentiss is the real thing, a strong and attractive hero, like Leigh always creates so well. Jack appreciates Maizy for all she can be--a valuable reminder of God's confidence in each of us.

Maizy Grace is truly Amazing!

Tamara Leigh creates characters that I love! In her latest novel, Faking Grace, Maizy Grace begins as an insecure, immature people-pleaser who puts too much stock in what others think of her. When she re-creates herself in order to get a job with a Christian publisher, she quickly realizes that faking her faith is much more difficult than she realized it would be! Maizy Grace also discovers that real faith in Christ, real grace, mercy and forgiveness truly exists among believers. She also discovers that the seed of faith and belief in Christ that was planted in her heart as a teen has begun to grow and blossom despite her false front. As Maizy Grace begins to learn more about God's word and His people, she comes to realize that she too is precious in God's sight and that His mercy, grace and forgiveness extend to her as well. But will God's grace and mercy bear her up as she faces the deception and hurt she has caused in the lives of others? Will her co-workers extend to her the forgiveness and grace that they rely on to face their own personal trials? You really must read Faking Grace to find out! I promise, you will come to love Maizy, her grandmother, her dog, Woofer and many others as you make your way through the story. When you reach the final page, you will PURR with satisfaction!

Great Weekend Read

Wow, what a fun read. I was going away for the weekend and took the book, not planning to have the time to read it. After the first page I was hooked. By the end of the weekend I had finished the book and fallen in love with all the characters. Tarmera Leigh writes like I think - but would never be able to voice. The book was funny, fast moving, and recharged my beliefs.