About the Book

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 Review

This book reminded me a lot of my grandma, and made me miss the grandparents that I know are waiting in Heaven to see again. Elisabeth really carried the story with her unswerving faith and living out the joy we find in the Lord no matter our circumstances or feelings. The story is short and very sweet that reminds me of the early young Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me." While Max and Sam along with the other characters give a sweet story line, they all seemed kind of static and the story outside of Elisabeth seemed a little too predictable, but it was a shorter read like I said, and especially around a sweet faith-filled read, predictability is comforting. I just really think Elisabeth carried the story, from missing her husband, to facing her own challenges, to hoping to leave a Godly legacy, and more, I found that entire aspect of the book to be totally heartwarming. Overall, this one would be a nice Christmas gift for yourself or others that might enjoy a sweet read with an inspiring message.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, and all opinions given are entirely my own.

About the Author

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.