Oceans Apart Mass Market Paperback – March 25, 2008

What an incredible story!!! There is no way to describe how incredible the message of forgiveness is so well-weaved throughout this book. It will draw you in and shed great light on the way we should live and love…… Best book to read to warm your heart and remind you of some timeless truths.

Karen Kingsbury has woven another story for her readers. This book is not about perfect people but people who need hope, forgiveness and second chances. I have read this book a few times and dearly love it.I highly recommend it!

In 2013 I became disabled at the age of 54 years old. My 1st book was Bailey Flagann series. Outstanding books. I read most of her 1 book series didn’t have much money but loved this author. I visited my mom and she has a Karen Kingsbury book picked it up and started reading this and thought hey these are the names I read in her other books. I researched her and found the Baxter family. I could not wait for the next book. Then I read the Gunner series. Wonderful book and an inspiration how God can heal a wounded heart. Great movie also.In Karen’s books you will find yourself as the character that is the writer she is. You also will find yourself growing closer to God. And your Faith.Be prepared to read the book all the way through because you will not want to put it down.God has given Karen the talent to write by God and has blessed us with her books.Charlotte

Again , I selected this book because it filled all the requirements for a book challenge. And I was surprised when I started to read the book. First, it was my first book written by this author that I read. Second, I didn't know she was a Christian author. Third, I loved the plot of the book. IThere were moments that I felt that the book was to preachy ( if that word exists) and Max a little unbelievable. But, the last chapters moved me to tears.How many times had we said " I will forgive you, but I will not forget. " This book teaches you something completely different. Unless we really forgive, we will be able to love. When your forgiveness is not complete, you will never be able to love and move forward. And forgiveness starts when you forgive yourself. We are not perfect and God knows that, but his love to us is unconditional. When he forgives our mistakes is forever and we have to do the same.

Christian writer Karen Kingsbury is a brand. Well, actually, she’s more than a brand; she’s a veritable writing industry. She’s written more than 100 Christian-themed novels, children’s books, and non-fiction works. She’s been a #1 author on The New York Times bestsellers list numerous times. Her books typically become bestsellers before they’re published.I had previously read only two of her novels, “Every Now and Then” and “Unlocked.” I don’t usually read “branded” novelists, but I did enjoy both of these books. I hadn’t read one of Kingsbury’s books in more than five years, until I saw one, “Oceans Apart,” advertised at a discounted price, checked the summary on Amazon, and decided to give it a go. I knew it would likely be high in sentimentally, somewhat following a familiar formula, and generally have a happy ending.I bought it and started the first chapter to see if I would like it. I kept reading. I skipped my nap, and my wife will tell you how significant that is. I finished the book three hours later. You could say I inhaled it.Kiahna Seifert is a flight attendant based in Hawaii. She’s doing the work flight attendants do when they getting passengers ready for a flight from Honolulu to Tokyo, a trip she’s made dozens of times. But she’s distracted, feeling an odd disquiet she can’t explain. The plane takes off, and shortly later begins a spiraling descent into the ocean. Her last thoughts are of her 8-year-old son Max. The plane crashes into the ocean, and there are no survivors.Half a planet away, Florida-based pilot Connor Evans is getting ready for his own flight. Connor is happily married to Michelle, and deeply loves her and their two pre-teen daughters. He does have family problems; he hasn’t spoken to his father in more than a decade, with plenty of anger from both men.Connor hears about the plane crash near Hawaii, and he checks the list of passengers and crews. He sees Kiahna’s name, and while he’s saddened, he’s also relieved. Only once was he ever unfaithful to Michelle, during a period when he was struggling with the aftermath of the break with his father, his career was on the line with an FAA investigation, and Michelle had been dealing with depression and wanted nothing to do with him or their little girl and new baby. Connor had had a one-night stand with a flight attendant in Honolulu, both dealing with a storm-closed airport and no place to stay. And now the one person who knew about the brief affair was dead.Except Connor is going to find out about the son he never knew about, and Michelle will learn that had husband had been unfaithful.It’s a fast-paced story, easy to read (and easy to inhale). And you keep reading to find out what’s going to happen, and what’s going to happen next. And you know that Connor is going to be forced to make a choice he doesn’t want to make.“Oceans Apart” should come with a warning label: “Danger! This book is addictive. Read only when you know you have the time to read it straight through.”

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I read many books but this is one book I remember all parts of very vividly. One of the best reads in a very long time. Karen Kingsbury has become one of my favourite authors. Her books have meaning and this one is top of the charts.

As usual when I've read a Karen Kingsbury book I'm amazed at how accurately she describes the depths of human beings -- their feelings of guilt, insecurity, love and hate and in this book especially, ambivalent feelings. The little boy Max is very real in his thoughts and actions and touches you heart (thanks to Karen's bunch of children, biological and adopted). But the adults are also authentic and let the openminded reader think about his own issues a bit differently. So, a great book, not just sad but funny at times, with suspense, depth and lots of feeling...

This was simply a amazing book which had me in tears and shows Gods great love for us if we allow it to happen. The thoughts on forgiveness are amazing and true to our real life experiences.

Wonderful story. Very moving, very real, couldn't put it down. I gave the book away to a friend and have bought myself another copy. It is truly encouraging to see how God can work despite our destructive actions...... and to know that when we confess our sins and ask for forgiveness, God really does wipe the slate clean. Thank you Karen for your amazing books which are such an encouragement.