Mary Not Broken

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 237 ratings

Price: 15.04

Last update: 05-30-2024


About this item

In 1930s Mississippi, Mary Johnson hates the oppressive heat, working on her family farm, and having to attend her minister father's church several times a week. But she loves Mason Carter, her musician boyfriend. Both fantasize about living the high life up north in the big city.

When William Bevers, a wealthy old preacher, comes to court her, he promises a life of luxury along with money and status for her family. Mary wants nothing to do with him, but her parents decide for her. Determined to avoid a forced marriage, Mary elopes with Mason to the bright lights of Chicago.

But life up north is not the dream they expected. Multiple tragedies push Mary to the brink, and she soon returns home to the very world she tried so desperately to escape.

Too numb to stave off the pressure from her father, Mary considers accepting William's proposal. But she soon realizes that life as the preacher's wife might not provide the safety and security she craves.


Top reviews from the United States

NaturalScribe
5.0 out of 5 stars Joy and Pain
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
I was not prepared for this book to take me through as much as it did. In fact, as I raced toward the end, putting off my normal Sunday tasks until I could finish it, my heart was beating fast; I’ve never rooted for someone as much as I rooted for the main character in this book. I came to love her family. I loved her even when I struggled with her decisions, and I found myself wishing that there was more at the end. A wonderful book with excellent character development, vivid images and solid writing.
Purplesaurus
4.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
I really enjoyed the twist and turns. Very good reading, a very good balance of emotions and characters, Enjoy this book!
Al-Jeanette Eaddy
5.0 out of 5 stars Mary Not Broken
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
!I've this book. It has so many topics that are spot on.
1. How a man acts in public oppose to how a woman should act
2. How a Christian is to behave.
3. How a man deals with infidelity.
How grief can consume one from the loss of children and loved ones
The book doesn't exactly tell a person how to deal with the above issues but it does give insight into how Mary handles it.
Pamela Seaton
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Club Treasure
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
The book was soooooo good. It had a lot of historical fiction, and wonderful recipes. A very enjoyable read. This was a great story of a woman's journey through life and how we life's decisions and circumstances shape our character and personality.
SugarBrown96
5.0 out of 5 stars Mary..Mary..
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. Mary went thru so much.. I had nonidea there were books before this about Glory..I am guessing Mary probably gave her a hard time trying to keep her righteous. About to read the other books too. Now I met Maru..Now For Glory...
Karenb
3.0 out of 5 stars Emotional
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
Emotional. Fast paced but tragic
marisa holt
4.0 out of 5 stars Morality Examined
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
Struggles between pecieved good and evil is examined. Is there punishment or forgiveness for disobedience? Would the outcome remain the same
webc
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Broken
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
I really liked this story but Mary went from one extreme to another. But she found true love and a loving family in the end. She just needs to chill out a little.

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