Illusions by Wanda B. Campbell
After three years of marriage, Denise Hightower discovers that her husband, Pastor Bryce Hightower, has a secret addiction that not only jeopardizes his marriage, but impairs his ability to effectively preach the gospel. Yielding to pressure from her mother and her husband, Denise agrees to keep his addiction a secret, although her self-esteem plummets. Her life as the perfect First Lady is falling apart at the seams. Denise suffers in silence until she is confronted with the addiction from a trusted member of the church. Self-centered and determined to uphold his pastoral image, Bryce is oblivious to his wife’s emotional state. He’s convinced that he can overcome his “little problem” on his own, so he rejects the spiritual help God sends him. But when his secret is discovered, will he be able to come clean with himself, God, and his congregation before he loses it all? For more information about Wanda, visit her at wandabcampbell.net.
MY BOOK REVIEW of Illusions by Wanda B. Campbell/ 5 STARS!!!
James 1:14-15 “Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
In Illusions, Wanda diagnosed a cancer in society and wrote the prescription for deliverance, inspired by God of course. She didn’t focus on condemnation, but self-reflection to get the job done. Her writing style was precise and to the point. She didn’t belabor the story with quoting the scriptures, but showing the love of Christ.
Don’t let the title “pastor” before Bryce Hightower keep you from picking up this book. Bryce’s demon is an equal opportunity, unisex spirit destroyer.
Without giving too much away in Illusions, God has a way of bringing us spiritual growth when we minister to others battling the same problems.
Join Pastor Hightower’s church and deliverance will come to your seat. There is one word of caution, don’t stay up all night to finish.
Reviewed by national bestselling author Pat Simmons, a former book reviewer for Black Issues Magazine and The St. Louis American Newspaper. Visit
BLOG TOUR GIVEAWAY This week’s winner will receive An autographed copy of First Sunday in October and a coupon for a FREE print design (choose a bookmark, postcard or business card) courtesy of Tywebbin Creations. Winner are responsible for printing. Check Wanda B. Campbell’s blog for the winners.
Thank you, Pat, for participating in the blog tour. Have a Blessed Week!
Ty
Miss Pat,
Your are too funny. Thanks for hosting me and for the great review.
“Wanda diagnosed a cancer in society and wrote the prescription for deliverance, inspired by God of course.”
Every word in this story was written with prayer and worship music. It is my prayer for people every where to accept the deliverance that only comes from Christ.
Blessings,
Wanda B. Campbell
What a wonderful book this sounds like. Thanks for the review.
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Thanks for re-posting. If you’ve never read Christian fiction, start with this one!
Pat