He begged me for just one chance, one moment to explain. Yet, I spat in the old man's face, and left him to die in shame.
(from back cover)
PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
ONE CHANCE,
ONE MOMENT
BOOK ONE
THE MANDY STORY
by
Judith Kohnen
Based around Barry Manilow's song, Mandy: One Chance, One Moment
INTRODUCTION
(From Amazon)
An inspiration of Barry Manilow's 70s hit song MANDY and in
commemoration of its 40th anniversary, Judith Kohnen presents her
fictional account of the story behind the song...
Renowned singer/musician Garry Danzlo has decided to live a life of seclusion after a debilitating accident destroys his musical career. Guilt-ridden and stubborn, he wants no part of the holistic nurse his sister has hired to rehabilitate him. He’s determined to get rid of her; she’s determined to stay.
Spunky, fun-loving Amanda Fields, widowed after a loveless marriage, is on a mission for love. More than anything in the world, she wants to adopt an eight-year-old, wheelchair-bound boy named Robbie. When her chance arrives that will provide her with sufficient funds for the adoption, there’s nothing to stop her from accomplishing the temporary job in Colorado. But what she has to contend with is far more than just a difficult patient. Unexpected obstacles are suddenly out of her control. The least of her worries is falling for yet another man who doesn’t love her back.
"One Chance, One Moment" is a humorous, surprising and deeply emotional story of love found by two special people – love built on chances one must sometimes take, but sometimes give as well. Each moment becomes nourished by the faith of one woman, and eventually, by the dream of one man.
Intriguing, fun, hope-filled, and bubbling with love, adventure and suspense, the novel explores:
• How our choices can be guided by intuition
• How love goes far deeper than skin
• The various facets of the heart and how we observe them in life
• The importance of forgiveness to find true peace within
• How spirituality and intuitive development can shape our relationships
• How we are sometimes faced with “one chance, one moment” opportunities in life.
NOTE: When purchasing One Chance, One Moment, 20% of proceeds will be donated to charity - THE MANILOW MUSIC PROJECT - a program that tends to the needs of public schools and their severely depleted music programs.
Renowned singer/musician Garry Danzlo has decided to live a life of seclusion after a debilitating accident destroys his musical career. Guilt-ridden and stubborn, he wants no part of the holistic nurse his sister has hired to rehabilitate him. He’s determined to get rid of her; she’s determined to stay.
Spunky, fun-loving Amanda Fields, widowed after a loveless marriage, is on a mission for love. More than anything in the world, she wants to adopt an eight-year-old, wheelchair-bound boy named Robbie. When her chance arrives that will provide her with sufficient funds for the adoption, there’s nothing to stop her from accomplishing the temporary job in Colorado. But what she has to contend with is far more than just a difficult patient. Unexpected obstacles are suddenly out of her control. The least of her worries is falling for yet another man who doesn’t love her back.
"One Chance, One Moment" is a humorous, surprising and deeply emotional story of love found by two special people – love built on chances one must sometimes take, but sometimes give as well. Each moment becomes nourished by the faith of one woman, and eventually, by the dream of one man.
Intriguing, fun, hope-filled, and bubbling with love, adventure and suspense, the novel explores:
• How our choices can be guided by intuition
• How love goes far deeper than skin
• The various facets of the heart and how we observe them in life
• The importance of forgiveness to find true peace within
• How spirituality and intuitive development can shape our relationships
• How we are sometimes faced with “one chance, one moment” opportunities in life.
NOTE: When purchasing One Chance, One Moment, 20% of proceeds will be donated to charity - THE MANILOW MUSIC PROJECT - a program that tends to the needs of public schools and their severely depleted music programs.
AUTHOR
Judith has always been a romantic at heart. She adores writing, poetry,
music, singing, dancing, teaching, education, and caring for others. It
is her hope that through her imaginative talents that she might become a
source of inspiration for her readers. Part of her life's path is
empowering others toward healing and teaching them how to use their own
imagination and intuitive abilities.She's written over 200 pages of poetry, numerous songs and short stories, a couple of children's plays that were performed on stage, and has begun a screenplay. She served as newsletter editor for Virginia Romance Writers for four years and has coordinated and judged VRW's HOLT Medallion Contest and their FOOL FOR LOVE Contest several times. She has also freelanced for various non-profit organizational newsletters, most of which were entertainment reviews, inspirational articles, and articles on writing.
A teacher of mediumship & intuitive development with a professional background in registered nursing, hypnotherapy and natural healing arts, Judith is doing what she's most passionate about - writing! She encourages you to do what you're passionate about too. "Live for the moment," she says, "for this moment is the most important of all moments."
Judith lives in Chesterfield, Virginia with her husband, extended family, two dogs, one cat, and a bearded dragon named Victor.
Product Details
- File Size: 2421 KB
- Print Length: 368 pages
- Publisher: With Open Heart; 1 edition (June 12, 2014)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00L0EHU4E
- Text-to-Speech:
Enabled
- Word Wise: Enabled
- Lending: Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #903,266 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
The book included several different story lines. It was a good love story with characters that let you not really knowing if you loved or hated them. While reading you are kept on the edge of your chair trying not to miss anything. The reader will find sadness, maybe a small smile on your face, some things that happened edged on criminal.I found it amazing how devious a person can be such a Daphne and how caring a person can be such as Amanda. Daphne never had to make amends for what she did. She endured ridicule and cruel treatment from Garry, who was nothing more than bitter. There were twists and turns in the story that kept the reader's attention. Amanda was somewhat weak. She needed to stand forthright and strong, instead she mainly resorted to crying. Perhaps she will become more self worthy and strong in Book Two. There are a lot of things that I want to see resolved. Things at time were left hanging. What will happen to Amanda's marriage? Will Amanda be held accountable for the gambling debts? The main thing, will the differences in religion and faith come to the front?
I was given a complimentary copy of ONE CHANCE, ONE MOMENT from the author, Judith Kohnen for my view of the book.
I would give this book 4 RIBBONS.
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