Special post: GRACE UNPLUGGED - A Movie and a Book - Two-Book Giveaway

From time to time, I'll be offering special new books or movies on Saturdays. This the first one. The giveaway winner will be announced in two weeks.

Grace Unplugged, the movie will release on October 4. For more information, check these links.

• Link to the film's official website - http://graceunplugged.com 
• Link to the film's IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2349460/  

Grace Unplugged, the novel will release tomorrow. Grace Hill Media sent me a copy to read and review, along with the companion book Own It.

Melody Carlson was the author chosen to write the book based on the movie. She is an excellent choice. I've long enjoyed reading her books, both for the Young Adult (YA) audience and adults. In this book, she really takes the reader deep inside the heart and mind of Grace Trey.

An eighteen-year-old singer, Grace is passionate about her Christian faith and her God-given gift of music. She grew up, playing and singing with her father's praise band. Now he is the Worship Pastor of a church, and she's feeling confined and controlled, when she wants the freedom to praise her own way, on a different level of music.

When her chance to move beyond what she's doing comes along, she knows her parents don't think she's mature enough. But she's eighteen, and that's consider an adult in many circles. So she takes her chance without their permission. After all, she really doesn't need it, does she?

I found this book very true to the feelings of many eighteen year olds in today's world, even in Christian circles. And through both her right and wrong choices, I felt the author was spot on. The depth of Grace's feelings as well as those of her parents' pulled me straight into the story.

The book (and the movie) takes all the major characters through a lot of growth, spiritually and through physical experiences. An enlightening and interesting peek into so many areas of life. I highly recommend this book, and I can't wait until the movie comes out.

Own It is the title of a book used by Quentin, the intern at the entertainment company where Grace found her chance. He shared it with Grace. The book deals with young people who live on "borrowed faith," the faith of their parents.

Back in my day, we were told that God doesn't have grandchildren in the faith. Each person has to have his or her own relationship with Him. This is the message of Own It.

The movie Fireproof used a book The Love Dare to help the characters grow, and so many people asked for a copy of the book that they had someone write a book to fit the movie. The producers of Grace Unplugged knew that just as many people would want to read the book Own It that they had them both written before the movie releases.

Own It is an easy read with very deep concepts. It would be a good book for any person to read, and it will make a wonderful gift for young people making their way in the world.

Here are links to where you can order the books online:
Grace Unplugged - Christianbook.com
Own It - Christianbook.com
Grace Unplugged: A Novel - Amazon.com
Own It: Discover Your Faith in God Amazon.com

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In my cooperation with Grace Hill Media, one person who leaves a comment on the blog will win a free copy of both books.

As always,  please tell us where you live, at least the state or territory. (Comments containing links may be subject to removal by blog owner.)

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The only notification you’ll receive is the winner post on this blog. So be sure to check back a week from Saturday to see if you won. You will have 4 weeks from the posting of the winners to claim your book.

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