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Title details for Becca by the Book by Laura Jensen Walker - Available

Becca by the Book

#3 in series

by Laura Jensen Walker
Laura Derocher
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Adventurous and fun-loving Becca Daniels loves the rush of new experiences and is constantly pushing the envelope—trying everything from extreme sports, to wild hair colors, to skydiving. So when a broken leg grounds her temporarily, Becca doesn't take the interruption well. Grumpy, restless, and at loose ends, Becca bristles one day when some of her Getaway Girls Book Club friends tease her about being commitment-phobic. To prove them wrong, Becca impulsively promises to accept a date with the next guy who asks her out; and to date him for three months or twenty-five dates—whichever comes first. Unfortunately, the first invitation comes from Ben—too "churchy" and definitely not Becca's type. Determined to win the bet, however, the two embark on a hilarious series of dates that plunge the outspoken, purple-haired Becca into a sea of church potlucks and prayer meetings. Ultimately, the dating experiment opens Becca's eyes to a new perspective on her life's purpose and a new understanding of who's directing her path—an epiphany that could lead to her biggest adventure yet.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Getaway Girls

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    December 4, 2009

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780310772934
      • File size: 240854 KB
      • Duration: 08:21:46

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      February 15, 2010
      Becca Daniels, 25, hops from job to job and relationship to relationship in search of new experiences. Accused of being commitment-phobic, Becca bets her friends that she can withstand 25 dates with the next man who asks her out. Imagine her surprise when that man turns out to be Ben, who's very involved with his church and committed to his faith. VERDICT Chick lit for the young Christian set. Walker's third series title (after "Turning the Paige" and "Daring Chloe") is a fun story with well-developed characters.

      Copyright 2010 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      January 1, 2010
      Becca is the only nonbeliever in the Getaway Girls book club, mostly due to her unhappy childhood as the neglected daughter of a manipulative alcoholic mother who habitually pretended to be saved every time she wanted money. And Becca is equally adamant in her opposition to commitment, choosing to consider herself a free and adventurous spirit. When she breaks her leg skydiving and is forced into a lengthy recuperation, however, the other women in the group seize the opportunity to challenge her on several levels, and she soon finds herself introduced to Christian singles groups, language, concepts, and role models that gradually induce her to reevaluate long-held convictions. Walkers newest Christian chick-lit novel is a leisurely spiritual coming-of-age tale rather than a romance like the first two in the series, and the prickly narrator is difficult instead of sympathetic. But readers who persevere will find the humor, snarkiness, and camaraderie engendered by a close-knit group of women of diverse ages and walks of life entertaining.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2010, American Library Association.)

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  • English

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