Celebrate Lit / December 15, 2019

Finding Joy

About the Book Finding Joy

Book: Finding Joy

Author: J.C. Lafler

Genre: Christian Fiction, Generational Fiction

Release Date: November, 2019

“No matter what complications life throws your way, search until you find something to be joyful for.”

Elisabeth Davis has lived by these words for most of her eighty years. Through good times and bad, this mindset has served her well, and she hopes and prays that her grandchildren will carry this sentiment forward when she is gone.

But Max has heard his grandmother say this so many times, he is almost oblivious. And while he understands her point, putting it into action is not always easy.

When his girlfriend demands he make a choice between her and his best friend—in the same week his grandmother has a stroke!—Max struggles to find joy anywhere. He is forced to reexamine his life, his relationships, and even his faith in this heartwarming story of coming of age and leaving a lasting legacy.

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My Thoughts on Finding Joy:

Finding joy will make you examine your life and how you’re living. Are you finding joy in the mundane? What are your priorities? Where do you spend the majority of your time?

Yes, this is a fiction book but it made me stop and think about what I am doing on a daily basis. It made me look at my life and take more time to find joy in the mundane areas of my daily life.

I loved the wisdom of the grandmother in the story. My grandmother is dearly missed and I enjoy books that have a strong grandma role that make me think on my missing grandma with love. Her wisdom is evident on the pages and Max must find out for himself if he can continue on her legacy. Can he find the joy?

There is a romance within these pages. And it’s sweet and soft and wonderful, but to me the central theme I picked up on is the finding joy and enjoying what life throws your way. I enjoyed watching Max care for his grandmother and reading the special moments they shared.

I recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with finding joy right now. It is very timely to have this book out right around this season where we are supposed to be full of the spirit of Christmas and joy but so many have lost that joy.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of Finding Joy

J.C. Lafler has always enjoyed writing and dreamed of being published, but it wasn’t until she retired in 2015 that she realized her dream. J. C. and her husband, David, live in Battle Creek, Michigan—except in winter, when they escape to sunny Texas. Along with writing, she enjoys public speaking, reading, puzzles, traveling, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Finding Joy is J. C.’s fifth novel to date. Her other books, also released through Redemption Press, include Lost and Found, Amazing Grace, Hope Everlasting, and Leap of Faith.

More from J.C.

“Finding Joy” by J.C. Lafler is a story about the challenge of finding joy in life’s most trying circumstances, and corresponding verses in the Bible that lead us to choose joy. This story came about because of a comment made by one of my children, who’s middle name just happens to be Joy. She (Lynsey) made the comment to me one day that her middle name reminded her that every day it is up to her to choose joy. Jokingly telling her that “Choosing Joy” would be a great title for my next novel, I let it go for a couple of months. While preparing to began said novel, I wrote “Choose Joy” at the top of the page and started writing. During editing I changed the title to “Finding Joy,” but the whole story developed around the idea of choosing to find a bit of joy every day, no matter what is happening in your life.