This is a true story about a very successful career woman, Brenda Spahn, who suddenly starts working with women prisoners. She doesn’t have any experience. She only knows she feels impressed by God to do this, and to do it from a Christian perspective.
At first, Brenda doesn’t know what she has gotten herself into. As time goes on, Brenda begins caring more and more about helping the women, and less about making money. This is completely opposite of the way she has lived her life up to that point.
In this book, we follow Brenda from someone who has lots of worldly possessions, to someone who cares less about material things, and more about getting shelter and a new start for these ladies, whom she calls Loveladies. The first time she takes a group to Walmart will bring tears to your eyes.
As Brenda’s heart and mind changes, she is truly shocked to find other people in the world don’t want to be around her Loveveladies. Brenda is stunned when neighbors attempt to have the home she uses to minister to these women closed down. Her neighbors even bring criminal charges against Brenda that could lead to her going to jail.
Brenda ends up in a battle against her neighbors, as well as, friends and family members who do not understand the passion she develops for her work. She opens up her home, her heart and literally her closets to these women. As time goes on, she empties out most of her bank account to this cause.
Readers should be aware there is some coarse language and adult situations described in this book. Despite that, this is an uplifting story of Brenda Spahn’s life, and the lives of many of the Loveladies. The stories of changed lives are incredible. Brenda is a likable lady, who has so much energy, she practically jumps off the pages of this book. She is careful to give God all the credit for the success she has had with people, and getting the material things she has needed to help them. Brenda also credits God for giving her the courage during the times she has felt she may have gotten into situations that were “too deep.” This is a five star story, and I highly recommend it.
The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner.
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What a wonderful review. Miss Brenda helped change thousands of lives, mine included.