For a while I have been threatening to write a memoir. Well, I finally did, but the funny thing is that it’s not my memoir. Though, of course, it has an awful lot of my heart and soul in it.
Nick’s story is sure to steal your heart as you immerse in the fictional memoir of a young man’s struggle with loss, tragedy, and heartache. Shattered by his current circumstances, Nick, a former foster child, feels estranged from the world around him, and is weary of living on the frigid streets. One evening, his dream of an Italian feast turns hopelessly sour. Nick then steals a car and believes he is in danger after suspecting the car owner may be a criminal. During a haunting and intense moment of inner conflict, Nick wrestles with what he has done, and is forced to face the path his homeless life has taken him. He determines to follow his conscience; a decision that sweeps him past a few twists, and into a new faith and a new life. Black Coat with a Silver Lining strives to raise the awareness of the heartbreak, stark hardship, and impoverished state that leads to homelessness; and the tragic dilemma some foster children face when they age out of the foster care system. The story includes a multitude of topics including: the life of an orphaned child, compassion, love, humanity, struggles, betrayal, family, abandonment, heartache, poverty, hunger, destitution, shame, feelings of alienation, self-bashing, foster care, faith, mentoring, God, grace, forgiveness, everlasting peace, The Bible, the carnage caused by self-centeredness and divorce, homelessness, missions, getting arrested, and going to jail. A group discussion guide is included at the end of the book.
A Homeless Man Finds Hope. A christian fiction. Helping to raise awareness of homelessness and of the foster care kids who become homeless when they age out of the system, one reader at a time. Because a human being should never be devalued
~ Giveaway ~
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Hi its Susie from Stumbling into Grace – I received my copy of Elizabeth Yalian’s book Black Coat with a Silver Lining : Here are my thoughts on this book – Thank you for these give-aways!
When you see a homeless person, what is your first thought?
Drunk – Druggie – Slacker
OR
Despondent – Hopeless – Worthy of Help
I won a copy of this book at http://www.booklovers1.com
It was my pleasure to read Black Coat with a Silver Lining by Elizabeth Yalian.
This book reveals the story of Nick, his early life struggles and living on the “streets” for 5 years.
Can one black coat make a difference in Nick’s life?
Can one man’s compassion and the kindness of his family change Nick’s situation.
Can a family with no blood relation help heal a broken past while providing a loving environment?
Can a long forgotten God become the Father of Orphans?
Read this thought-provoking novel proving God extends His Grace healing the broken hearted.
Discuss the Homeless with family and friends – Check out what is Biblical teaching on the poor and needy.
READ Black Coat with a Silver Lining by Elizabeth Yalian, you won’t be disappointed!
Thanks so myuch for your comment!! It’s so true!! This book was really thought provoking. Thanks for posting your thoughts 🙂
Thank you for the give aways.. I enjoy your blog .. God Bless
Book sounds intersting.
Hello thecarpenttersministry,
Due to an unexpected delay we were unable to announce the winner until now. Please forgive us for any inconvenience.
Jennifer’s name was the one pulled out of the hat and is the winner of the book Black Coat with a Silver Lining. But there is good news! We are extending the giveaway one more week and the current non-winning entries will be rolled over to the next giveaway, so you will be automatically entered for one more chance at the giveaway.
The winner will be posted July 8th.
Thank you for your entry and best wishes to you.
It sounds like such an interesting read! I’d love the opportunity. Thanks for offering the giveaway. What a nice thing! 🙂
Congratulations Jennifer, you are the winner of the book Black Coat with a Silver Lining. I hope this story will warm your heart as you share in Nick’s journey from hopelessness to the redemptive grace of God.
Due to an unexpected delay we were not able to announce the winner until now. Please forgive us for any inconvenience.
A message has been sent to the about page on your blog with information on getting the book sent out to you.
Thank you for entering the giveaway!
Reblogged this on His Eye Is On This Sparrow.
Love to read it
Hello Stumbling into GRACE,
Due to an unexpected delay we were unable to announce the winner until now. Please forgive us for any inconvenience.
Jennifer’s name was the one pulled out of the hat and is the winner of the book Black Coat with a Silver Lining. But there is good news! We are extending the giveaway one more week and the current non-winning entries will be rolled over to the next giveaway, so you will be automatically entered for one more chance at the giveaway.
The winner will be posted July 8th.
Thank you for your entry and best wishes to you.
Sounds like an interesting book and a new author for me! I am a follower…thanks for the opportunity and the review!
Hello Savurbks,
Due to an unexpected delay we were unable to announce the winner until now. Please forgive us for any inconvenience.
Jennifer’s name was the one pulled out of the hat and is the winner of the book Black Coat with a Silver Lining. But there is good news! We are extending the giveaway one more week and the current non-winning entries will be rolled over to the next giveaway, so you will be automatically entered for one more chance at the giveaway.
The winner will be posted July 8th.
Thank you for your entry and best wishes to you.