This book started out so sad and depressing I wanted to quit reading it, but I promised to give an honest review so I continued reading... I’m glad I persevered because the last half of the book touched me in several ways and actually moved me to prayer for those I know fighting such battles.
marilady's Full Review
I ended up reading most of this book in one sitting after putting my kids to bed one night; I just didn't want to stop! ...The characters were captivating, and they grow in maturity and spirituality throughout the story. The One Who Rocked Away explores the importance of placing God first in your life, and Joanna did a beautiful job making that message relatable and thought-provoking.
sdd's Full Review
This is a great book! For those who have lost their way in their Christian walk or in life, this book offers so many ways in prayer and guidance in finding their way back to our Savior and Christian walk.
louana free's Full Review
The One Who Rocked Away is a story of redemption. The prodigal returning home. It is clearly evident that the author has a deep love for the Lord. The story of redemption comes through loud and clear, and is naturally integrated into this story.
Among the Reads' Full Review
I so enjoyed getting to see Serene and Nolan's story, from when they first met as children till they grew apart as young adults. All while reaching for their dreams... The way the author goes back in the past and then in the present to continue the story moving forward, was genius.
Shelia's Full Review
This was my first book by Joanna Alonzo, and I absolutely loved it. It's a story about friendship, love, forgiveness, and most importantly having a relationship with God and allowing Him to direct your path. It's well written, and the characters are amazing... Great read!!
LMWilson's Full Review
THE ONE WHO ROCKED AWAY — This was way more than a romance story. It's a story about how two people needed to lose each other before they found their way back to God, and to each other. Joanna has crafted a beautiful story about a young girl whose love for a boy grows so much that she finds herself being sucked along in his orbit and away from God. [Nolan's] and Serene's love story is beautiful and beautifully told.
FULL REVIEW
THE ONE WHO ROCKED AWAY — *sigh* This story. Beautiful. Heartwarming. Powerful. I didn't expect to cry. I didn't expect to be so emotionally moved (as a whole) like I was. I didn't expect to read it in two sittings.
FULL REVIEW
*sigh* This story. Beautiful. Heartwarming. Powerful. I didn’t expect to cry. I didn’t expect to be so emotionally moved (as a whole) like I was. I didn’t expect to read it in two sittings. If you have recently doubted your purpose or if God can redeem you from a path/life of bad choices, this story… View more