When Comes The Joy

Charlene Carr

Sep 2014 · A New Start Book 1 · Coastal Lines

About this ebook

Jennifer’s not perfect. Not even close. But she may just capture your heart.

At 27, Jennifer’s out of work, her mom just died, and despite stellar qualifications, every job interview ends in rejection.

Haunted by the teasing, taunts, and fat jokes that defined her childhood, Jennifer blames her unhappiness on her ever-growing waist-band.

And she’s ready for change.

Messy and real.

Beautiful and harsh.

When Comes The Joy (previously titled Skinny Me) explores one woman’s journey along the road of forgiveness, healing, and strength.

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Here’s what readers are saying:

“Exceptionally and intuitively written. Raw, emotional, and witty too!” The Miscellaneous Mom

“This is one of those books that stays with you LONG after you've read it. Truly thought provoking and inspiring.” – K. Brown, Amazon Reviewer

 “This story hit me in the gut. A definite must read!” - Sarah M, Amazon Reviewer

 “I cried and laughed and hated for the story to end…I couldn’t put it down!” - Bre, Amazon Reviewer

 “This book hits the heart deeply. I loved every page.” - Fawn K, Amazon Reviewer

“I binge read chapter after chapter.” MamaBear, Amazon Reviewer

 “It's like the author looked right into my soul.” - Jolie Carter, Google Reviewer

“I loved this book … Sometimes it was heart wrenching, and sometimes I laughed out loud. Carr's writing is solid and the characters were captivating.” – Jennilovesbooks, Amazon Reviewer

“Charlene Carr is the Canadian Jodi Picoult!” - Amazon Reviewer

Book Club discussion questions are available on the author’s website.

Ratings and reviews

Great book, brilliant insight into what real happiness is, I hated that the book had one more chapter that could not be downloaded no matter what I tried, nothing worse than having a great book and then not to have the last chapter.

Loved it! such an amazing book. This book specifically spoke to me coz some few years back before I found my soulmate I thought I was meant for someone else and tried to change myself when all along I am perfectly fine on my own. Thumbs up! So happy with how the book was put together <3

This book will touch your heart in many ways - it is honest, raw, hopeful and inspiring. Jennifer is suffering through so many hurts from her childhood and from her family relationships. She never feels good enough, and she wants that feeling so urgently, so badly, so hopefully. This book will be a blessing to any man, woman or teen who are striving to come to a feeling of satisfaction with themselves and within themselves. A great read!