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And You Call Yourself A Christian (2012)

by E.N. Joy(Favorite Author)

4.18 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1601628218 (ISBN13: 9781601628213)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Urban Books

series

Still Divas

review 1: Unique and her mother Lorain have become mother and daughter again after having a shaky past with each other. Even though neither of these women been in the church all their life, they are now living for the Lord. However, obstacles come into their lives that make others state "And you call yourself a Christian". After Unique is charged with murder and the woman who raised her constantly letting her know what her place is in Unique's life these women began to wonder if they could really be called Christians. This was my first read by the author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This did not come across preachy, instead it told a story based on how Christians actually react to situations. The one thing I wish there was more of is an actual closure to the Nicholas and Lorain sit... moreuation. I kind of wish there was more at the end about them. I will be continuing with this series.
review 2: And You Call Yourself a Christian is a novel that showcases Unique and Lorain who attend New Day Temple of Faith Church and the reader is able to see how the title fits these two ladies so well. Unique undergoes so many trials and tests to see if she will uphold her Christian faith and beliefs, also being questioned during the most trying times. Lorain, her biological mother, but Mother Number Two in Korica's eyes since she raised her after the foster mother let her go, is also shaken up with her relationship with Nicholas then her daughters ordeal that takes her to jail for two separate charges. Korica and Lorain have a verbal battle on who is considered as Unique true mother, and how is Lorain a Christian based on her past. Korica constantly reminds and throws Lorain's past in her face, also wondering if her church knows of her past actions in reference to Unique. Korica's signature line in the book, "A Christian sitting up in church crying out 'Holy, holy,' when you ain't nothing but a ho, ho" (page 220). Another character that is also challenged on his Christian faith is Lorain's fiance, Nicholas, who doesn't really go to church anymore but believes in God. This reminds me of my father, who is tired of people playing church and not realizing they are the church themselves...not the building which is a place of worship and being united with other members of the body of Christ. I loved how Nicholas' sister recognized his calling in him aside from his physician position which he blew her off by saying "stop prophesying" in so many words. Overall, Unique and Lorain are challenged to prove they are Christians based on people's viewpoint of what a Christian should look or act like, circumstances, and incidents. less

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