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Soon and Very Soon by Sherryle K. Jackson

Published by Urban Christian Publishing, Soon and Very Soon deals with two modern Baptist Churches that combine after the nuptials of their pastors. It speaks to the bonds between pastors and their churches, and challenges the notion that true religion is about relationship not a routine.  The book reveals the truth between men and woman, old fashioned and contemporary Baptist churches, and the way people fall in love.

Book Details:
Book Title: Soon and Very Soon
Price: $14.95
Paperback or Hardcover: Trade paperback
Publisher: Urban Christian
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1601629494
ISBN-13: 978-1601629494

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Editorial Reviews:
Soon and Very Soon by Sherryle K. Jackson
Genre: (Christian fiction)
Rating: 7.5 (EchelonBooks); 4 (Amazon)
Review by Tavares S. Carney -the Christian Page Turner

Meet Vanessa Morton, a strong, independent woman destined for ministry or as some would see it, simply an heir to her daddy's pulpit.  Then there's Pastor Willie Green, the attentive and compassionate pastor of the traditional Harvest Baptist Church.   By mutual acquaintances, two pastors oftwo independent churches meet and God's vision enters the picture.  Soon and Very Soon is a story of triumph and faith.  It tells the story of a woman demanding respect as a female of the cloth and not settling for less, it is a story of a woman realizing that she can still grow spiritually herself at the same time she is charged to minister to others.    It is the story of the test of a man's faith and trust in God.  What happens when members of the church don't see a pastor's vision, what happens when a church divides, what do churches experience when memberships combine?  Read Soon and Very Soon and you'll find out just what a feat like this entails.  Can Vanessa bea supportive wife? Will she takea backseat to her husband?  Will Willie ever stop worrying or stop long enough to spend time with his wfe?  Good supporting characters Keisha, Paul and Deacon Charley Thompson help the story along.  All the characters learn through obedience and faith, that God will make a way. 

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Book Club Reveiw:
Title:     Soon and Very Soon
Author:  Sherryle Kiser Jackson
Apooo:  4.5
Amazon: 4
 
Heading:  Let No Man Put Asunder                      
 
Author Sherryle Kiser Jackson penned a christian fiction story, sharing with readers what it really means to become one as man and wife.  The marriage of Pastor Green and Pastor Morton included natural family members as well as the transitioning of two church families merging together to become one.
 
Pastor Willie Green and Harvest Baptist Church were used to their traditional services while Pastor Vanessa Morton and Mt. Pleasant Baptist church were contemporary, causing doubts and an uprising with some of the members of Harvest Baptist church when the couple met and were married.  God gave the couple the vision to merge both ministries and before anything concrete could take place, all hell broke loose at Harvest.
 
Through the marriage transition, after being single for so long, both pastors learned important lessons that would also help them in moving forward with the vision for the churches.  With all the doubts, negative words, gossip and blatant defiance, would both churches be able  to come together in love and unity?
 
Author Jackson wrote a story with just enough detail to grab my interest and apply biblical teachings in the situations that the pastors and their congregations went through.  Her characters were well rounded, and her ability to make them come alive was a plus for me.  I especially loved the way she depicted one of the deacons in particular, and you can best bet there will be a follow-up to Soon and Very Soon because of him.
 
I recommend this book to those who are struggling with what it means to be one in marriage because what was shared was very insightful and helpful.
 
Reviewed by Sharel E. Gordon-Love
APOOO BookClub

Author's Bio 
Sherryle K. Jackson, a former teacher in the Prince Georges County Public System, began her writing career as a poet. She has recited her poetry as part of the Blues City Poetry Series and the Prince Georges Poets Connection where she has performed at the Harlem Renaissance Festival.  She began her fiction writing career soon after and signed a two-book deal with Urban Christian Publishing (Kensington). Her second novel, The Manual, will be released sometime in 2009.

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