In This Lifetime

When is forgiveness more than a word? When is forgiveness an act that becomes a gift of grace?Cherie Hollister is a widowed mother of three young daughters after the tragic death of her husband in a military training exercise. She is confronted in her tiny apartment by her mother who asks her to be tested as a potential donor for her brother, Jake, a recovering drug addict who needs a kidney transplant. Glancing at eight-year-old Molly, whose scars and hearing loss were brought about by Jake's negligence, Cherie fumes at the request. Her faith tells her to forgive her brother, but can she choose to save the man she has hated since the night of the fire.Endorsement:Magnificent! A novel that puts the human condition on full display. Christine Anderson gets it. Her brilliant character development masterfully reflects the whole spectrum of the highs and lows of ever human life.-Fr. Brain Sullivan, Pastor, Church of Christ the KingFor a person of faith, there is an ever-present challenge to connect to an unseen God. In This Lifetime gives us a realistic and imaginative opportunity to do just that. Christine Anderson invites the reader on a family journey with all the twists and turns of life, tragedy, forgiveness, and love. In the end, you realize that she is telling a deeper, faith-filled, universal story.-Dennis Corcoran, Corcoran Consulting. LLCAs a medical professional, In This Lifetime resonates with me as it portrays an accurate account of the real-life struggles medical providers grapple with when caring for critical patients and their families and the role of faith in the healing process.-Melissa Gato, MSN, RN, CEN Emergency NurseIn This Lifetime is a profound story with a heart-racing conclusion that identifies our deepest human yearnings and answers some of life's most important questions. Authentic and relatable, the characters remain with you long after you turn the last page. It is a must read!-Pamela Abell, Conference speaker, Bible teacher, marriage/family mentorThe writing details and descriptions totally allowed me to be there in the story and I was captivated from the first few lines. This beautiful story of love, forgiveness, acceptance, hope and letting go, helped me to realize that forgiveness is a journey and does not always come in the ways that you think it will. It reminded me that forgiveness is a choice and it is something we are always working on and striving to accept. In This Lifetime was truly a gift to read.-Erin Ranft, Director of Religious Education, Church of Christ the KingAbout the Author:Christine Anderson works as a registered nurse in one of the busiest transplant centers in the country. She is a Bible study teacher and serves as a cantor, choir member, and eucharistic minister at the church she has called home for the last thirty-five years. She has been privileged to put her faith into action on mission trips to Guatemala and Malawi. This is her second published book.