by: Eileen Key

Dancing Word Reviewer

Title: Desperate Pastors’ Wives

Authors: Ginger Kolbaba and Christy Seannell

Publisher: Howard Books

ISBN: 1-58229-632-4

Genre: Inspirational/Women/Fiction

Living happily ever after as a pastor’s wife proves challenging for Jennifer, Felicia, Lisa and Mimi. On Tuesdays, these four women drive forty miles away from home to meet at Lulu’s Café for lunch. The need to “be real” away from prying eyes of members in their congregations causes a close bond, and they are able to share their disappointments and victories without judgment.

Jennifer resents God for not giving her what she prays for: a child. She has a driving need for faith. An encounter with a Catholic priest kindles the flame. Will she turn her heart back to the God who loves her?

Felicia, a career woman, needs fulfillment. She’s the first working woman pastor’s wife the church has ever had, and she’s trying to balance the load. But she feels inadequate. Will she experience God’s grace in her battles?

Lisa is lonely and needs love. Her husband’s commitment to their mega church has shut her out of his life. Her marriage is on shaky ground. Will she allow God’s presence to encourage and sustain her?

Mimi wants peace. Children, PTA, and church all demand her time. She has so much to juggle. And perfection is her weakness. Will she rest in the knowledge that God has made her in His image?

Ginger Kolbaba and Christy Seannell have penned a remarkable look inside the lives of pastors and their wives. Often held to a higher standard, these women fight for attention against a husband’s boss: God. Who will win? This is a delightful story of how four personalities deal with the multitude of responsibilities poured on their shoulders. Two thumbs up for a fun read!