Book Reviews

“She Stands by Carin Jayne Casey is a page-turning thriller that demonstrates the tension between a Christian’s struggle to walk uprightly and the continuing pull of the world, the flesh, and the devil. From the first page, the author draws the reader into an intriguing mystery involving the evil that controls some broken lives and its effect on the lives of believers.

The protagonist, a young Christian woman, struggles with typical problems confronting believers in a society fraught with financial problems, moral problems, and conflicting behavioral standards. The plot is filled with suspense and holds attention from chapter to chapter, conflict to conflict. The support and guidance of the scriptures and the church is skillfully woven into the story just as it is woven into the lives of believers as we confront societal issues. Right up to the last page, the tension builds and is masterfully resolved in a most surprising turn of events. Great read!.”

— Jeanette Davidson M.Ed, CALT

“A must-read book. Your heart will be touched, your spiritual eyes will open, and you will be moved by God…know without a doubt that when you are facing pain of any kind, whether it be physical or emotional, through trials and tribulations, it is possible to find joy in the valley with God by your side.”

— Rev. Carmen N. Walinski, Licensed Minister

“Carin’s new book, “STAND With Your Armor On” reminds me of Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese practice that when something breaks, like a vase, they glue it back together with melted gold. Instead of making cracks invisible, they make them beautiful.

Each of the stories contained in “STAND With Your Armor On” are like drops of liquid gold, they restore rather than hide the scars of the human soul and show a path of redemption through Jesus Christ. This book reveals how, through faith, God can transform your life into a stronger, more beautiful piece of art.”

Nayeli Cardona

“Here we have five short stories that take you on a real-life journey into the intimate lives of people caught up in conflict, crime, and abuse. We see how they react to distressing situations and to the ultimate showdown of choice each one must make. Casey has developed each character—whether a victim or abuser—with such clarity and intensity. If you have ever been in any of the five situations described here, you will resonate with their dilemmas.

The themes of putting on the full armor (Ephesians 6:10) and the Biblical principal of sowing and reaping (Galatians 6:7-9) is clearly drawn in each story. Casey is a masterful storyteller. She gives you things to ponder throughout each story. Do you suit up, put on the armor of God, and follow Him or do you stay in the darkness and eventually end up reaping what you sow? This book works convincingly to give you the answer.”

Yolanda Gray, LifeCoach.Author.Speaker

“In this ugly and evil world, we live in, Carin Casey’s Anthology, STAND With Your Armor On, is both timely and appropriate. All too often, humankind turns to its own ways to solve its problems. If we first put on the whole armor of God, we are so much better off as our loving Father has nothing but good things for us.

Each of these powerful stories demonstrates what happens in the ugly world of sin—and yes, it is its own world—and they go on to show us how good God is.

These are not fairy tales but true-to-life stories with honest and accurate solutions. Carin has outdone herself.”

Catherine Brennan, award winning author (Virginia Writer’s Club Golden NIB Contest)

“Five stories, 1 common thread! The scenarios in this book are set up so that the reader can easily become “part of the story.” The lessons provided in each episode are not lost on the reader: Rely upon our faith; use scripture as a guidebook. Choose to do what is right; repent when we don’t choose wisely. Don’t allow ourselves to be trapped by our circumstances. There are resources available for any situation in which we find ourselves. Sometimes we need to reach out to others for help. That is not a sign of weakness, but rather courage.

Carin Jayne Casey offers practical, actionable solutions to problems. She sets up questions for further thought and shares valuable information about resources available to anyone who may find themselves in a difficult, painful, complicated situation! I know reader’s lives will be redeemed through reading this book! Read it yourself and share it with someone you believe can benefit!”

Mary O. Moss- Founder and CEO of Divinely Designed, LLC

In A New Song Rises Up! Sharing Struggles Toward Salvation

Carin Jayne Casey shares the struggles we encounter as humans living with the Spirit of Christ. As in her book, My Dear Rosa Jean, Carin shares a powerful testimony from victim to victor.

When you read her story, you will be amazed but, most importantly, encouraged and inspired to continue fighting the evil meant for us. She does this honestly, with no self-pity. Nothing gets in the way of Carin sharing what God saved her from. And, what He saved her for.

This book will walk you through the challenges we all face as Christians in our every day walking out of salvation. She takes you through what commonly trips us up from victory and shares how to get free for the new life promised in Christ.

Carin is on a bold mission to share the Gospel, especially for women who suffer at the hands of domestic violence. She shares from true-life experience and the hope of the new song that rises in all of us as we leave the shackles of despair into the light of power and grace.

Read this book.

Carin Jayne Casey’s heroine in My Dear Rosa Jean is a mature woman trying to understand her emotionally-charged past. Rosa Jean narrates her family history in the Prologue, and from that point we are hooked. The concise, no-nonsense prose tells us that the narrator is not a pitiful victim, but an intelligent woman on a quest with no time for wallowing in self-pity.

The author set out to write an entertaining novel that would help “anyone who may have suffered from child abuse or domestic violence, whether directly or indirectly.” She has succeeded. The narrator’s Aunt Grace is her sounding board. The grace with which she receives her niece’s story, much of which she was unaware of, is the reader’s role model for how to be a helpful friend to one “going through.”

As the story unfolds, we also see the pivotal role that an employer, an attorney, and even bystanders can play in recognizing abuse and supporting the victim in that moment.

The only thing I would add to this novel is an index for easy reference to key concepts. My list includes: child abuse, co-dependency, controlling techniques, escalating abuse, financial abuse, the Hook, legal difficulties, manipulation, parental abuse, pity parties, PTSD, why women don’t fight back, why women return, why women stay, and workplace support.

Carin Jayne Casey is a DV advocate whose mantra is “Awareness. Compassion. Recovery. Peace.” It is not surprising that she has written a novel which advocates can use for public awareness, and also as a tool for those in bondage or in recovery.

Angela Brown

Founder of Yeshua’s House

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