Family (Baxter Family Drama--Firstborn Series)

I started reading the Redemption Series a few weeks back. I am now living my life through the Baxter and Flannigan families. These books are amazing. I literally cannot put them down. I was freaking out on the weekend because I was having trouble with my Credit Card and I couldn't order the 3rd series. I was having my sister order the books from Amazon for my Kindle! How bad is that! From the very first book in the first series to where I am now - The second book in the 3rd series - I have been emotionally involved with these families. My husband has to remind me that they are not real people, but character in the books. I have laughed and cried with the members of these families. I would encourage anyone to join me in living the life of the Baxters. The important thing is to start at Baxter 1, Book 1. You'll love it!

I am so in love with Karen Kingsbury's writing that I feel addicted. I don't ever want the Baxter Family to stop living in these books. I had been reading a lot of audio fiction due to my commute to and from work and have heard a lot of narrators and Sandra Burr is my absolute favorite. In fact, I look for books that she reads when I am choosing what to listen to next! So when I found that she was reading these books I was pleasantly surprised. The combination of Sandra Burr and these stories are perfection. I am used to her now, but I used to have to look twice at the cover of a book to see how many actual readers there were, and they are all her!! She sounds like the man and the child, and the young girl and the older guy. I can't explain it. But it is definitely a talent not all readers have. Soooo to find her in this series made me buy almost a dozen of Karen Kingsbury books and that is all I want now!!!!! The way that this author weaves the stories of these families is magical. And so unpredictable. They aren't all happy endings and they all have such redeeming messages that they have transformed the way I look at life. Even if you aren't a Christian, this is the kind of book that is not contrived and makes even the hardened of hearts softer and hopefully think. These stories talk about doubt and totally turning away from God and like I said, there isn't always the happy ending or the miracle we expect. But a miracle that makes you realize how God is in control. Not just in these books but in our own lives as well. I love how God uses scripture verses to speak to each of these characters. I have found myself so moved - wanting that in my own life that it has caused me to read the Bible more. This is not your average Christian Fiction, this is fast paced and very researched and a nice change from the secular fiction I have given up to keep purchasing Karen Kingsbury/Gary Smalley books and more of the Baxter Family I hope! They have not only changed my daily drive but my life! My only problem is... I have bought the 5 disc series twice and paid the price for both because both times the seller on Amazon has sent inaudible discs. At least one in each series that I have purchased from them has been damaged. Luckily not the same in each one that I purchased so I was able to mix and match to make one series that works. But I would really like to notify the seller and I can't figure out how to do that now that it's been a while since I reviewed and don't want to lower the stars because the author is my favorite and my issue is not with the book but the damaged discs! And it's a bummer because I love to listen on MP3s so look for them but if the last part of the story is inaudible, that is very frustrating!

I didn't have all the books in the series so was happy to get these. I love this series.

So much like real life. Struggles, sorrow, love, faith, questions. Families are all so different and adding the element of adoption to the story put in twists and turns that really made an interesting read.

I loved this book. Karen weaves a beautiful, yet believable, picture of the struggles couples face when trying to plan a future together. The way Katy and Dayne work it out and keep God in the center is a beautiful example for all dating couples to follow. Wish I had an example like this to follow in my dating years.

This 4th book of the Firstborn Series is one of the best so far on the Baxter saga. Thank you, Karen Kingsbury.! I am living a season of my life when I really needed this book. I found healing here!

I found it interesting to read the other reviews both good and bad. The object of this book in the Firstborn series is to show what it's like to merge two different lifestyles if you can. I don't think Mrs. Kingsbury was wrong to harp on the lifestyle of D.Mathews. This is what it's like in Hollywoodland. You give up your freedom. Just look at People or any of the rags as you check out at WalMart. She did a very good job pointing out the loss of freedom.I can't imagine having to run from photographers everytime I go out. If you are an actor and you do not find yourself on the cover of a rag then you find a way to get there. Most of Hollywood, and I am not saying all, remind me of the rich man parable in the bible. It seems Actors gain the whole world but give up salvation for the love of fame and money. Dare an actor profess his love of Christ and they are probably finished. They would be laughed at because they do not profess God's way. I've been reading my book at the fitness center and I already have people waiting to read it when I'm done. The Redemption series introduced people at the gym to Mrs. Kingsbury. For thoes of you who do not like this series and find it boring try reading An Innocent Man by John Grisham. I'm am looking forward to reading the next book in the Fistborn series. Yes, I read the preview.

i love Karen Kingsbury books, ALL her books. The stories are "real life" so it's easy to relate to the challenges & problems these families face. Most importantly, the story draws you back to scripture. Warning!!!! It's hard to put the book down and/or wait for the next book in the series to arrive. So, I learned to purchase all the books in the series at once because I know I will I will put one book down & pick up the next.

Karen Kingsbury writes about life with a Christian context which speaks to many people. I just love her books since I first came across them about 12 months ago. It is so refreshing to have real life situations without swearing and other dodgy content which so many books and films have these days.

love this book and pretty much love all the other books by Karen Kingsbury, would recommend reading all the books before reading this one as it helps to know the characters and what they have been through but a really good read :)

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excellent

Fantastic book in a series - highly recommended and would greatly encourage to get all the series - then pass it on for others to enjoy