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Healing Ruby: A Novel: Healing Ruby Book 1 Kindle Edition

by Jennifer H. Westall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 3,188 ratings
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen..."

Ruby Graves, a young girl in Depression-era Alabama, faces the hardships of poverty and loss with as much faith as she can muster. At only thirteen she’s already lost a younger brother, and now faces losing both her father and the boy who’s stealing her heart as well. Armed with her beloved Scriptures, she prays daily for their healing, only to have her tender faith shattered.

Through her pain, she’s able to connect with her long-lost Uncle Asa, whose mere presence at his brother’s funeral brings murmurs of a scandalous past involving her parents and a prominent local pastor. When Ruby discovers that one of Asa’s many secrets is an ability to heal, and that she may be next in line for the “gift,” she vows to find the faith that has eluded her so far--a faith that could mean never losing loved ones again.

But according to her father, faith and doubt can’t reside in the same heart, and doubt is Ruby’s constant companion. As she struggles to find the true meaning of faith, she’s opposed at every turn by the pastor who would see her family destroyed and a community that can’t see deeper than the color of one’s skin. Through her search for a faith that could move mountains and a true understanding of her gift, can Ruby trust in a God that may require the ultimate sacrifice?
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Healing Ruby
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    375 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    7 Nov. 2014
  6. File size
    745 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00O3GRNF2
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 7 Nov. 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 745 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 375 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0990875918
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Healing Ruby
  • Customer reviews:
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Jennifer H Westall

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Jennifer Westall is the author of the beloved Healing Ruby series, an enduring love story spanning the Great Depression and World War II. She's also the author of Love's Providence (2012), a contemporary Christian romance novel that navigates the minefield of dating and temptation. Over her short publishing career, she has moved quite a bit and looks forward to one day settling down with her husband and two boys. She homeschools by day and writes by night, thus explaining those pesky bags under her eyes. Readers can connect with her at jenniferhwestall.com or find her on Facebook and Twitter.

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Customers find the book's story captivating and thought-provoking, with one mentioning it completely kept them interested from start to finish. The book is well-written and easy to read, and customers appreciate its healing power.

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Customers find the book's story captivating and thought-provoking, describing it as an interesting and inspiring read.

"...Iam now returning the love I was shown. This book answered questions for me. Found it well written and hard to put down." Read more

"Good storyline, and it leaves you wanting to know what happens next. So I've ordered the follow up book." Read more

"What a marvellous story, I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end, I am a Christian and this opened my eyes to the healing gift some people have,..." Read more

"...I loved th whole set of books. Interesting real characters, fascinating story and so very inspiring. I loved the scripture quotations...." Read more

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"I loved the book. Being a practising catholic it made me understand my own need to help people...." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finding faith
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2017
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    I loved the book. Being a practising catholic it made me understand my own need to help people. The story echoed my helping Syrian refugees despite the aggression presented by others. I lived for 8years in Syria where I was taken into their Muslim families despite being Christian as an equal. Iam now returning the love I was shown. This book answered questions for me. Found it well written and hard to put down.
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  • Ann Fleming
    4.0 out of 5 stars A really interesting read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2017
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    Good storyline, and it leaves you wanting to know what happens next. So I've ordered the follow up book.
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  • Mrs. L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Healing Ruby
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 June 2017
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    What a marvellous story, I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end, I am a Christian and this opened my eyes to the healing gift some people have, it kept me enthralled all the way through, excellent read, would recommend it to anyone
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  • david g baldwin
    3.0 out of 5 stars Free book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 February 2017
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    Good read.
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  • Winks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2018
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    Wonderful ! I loved th whole set of books. Interesting real characters, fascinating story and so very inspiring. I loved the scripture quotations. I am now reading another of this author's books.
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  • NP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2017
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    Absolutely loved this story of a young girl trying to find her place in the world and what God has for her to do! It was so well written, full of emotion and completely kept me interested from start to finish. Highly recommended.
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  • Isabel Thornton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2017
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    Kept me wanting to read more and more

    Will look out for the next book relating to Matthew asap ok
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  • brian wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Healing Ruby
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2017
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    What a fantastic book and compassion that should be relevant in the world we live in today. Well written and thought provoking.
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  • RJ Conte
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Experience Like Nothing Else
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 May 2016
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    Wow. How to begin? To read Healing Ruby is an Experience with a capital E.

    You don't just read this and go about life the same. Ruby is a one-of-a-kind character, and her story will shake you up so you'll never think the same about faith again.

    I have been going through some soul-crushing health issues this year, and this book brought me to tears twice. Even if I'm not sure I agree doctrinally in "faith healing," the principles were sound. God loves me, has forgiven me, and we are called to have faith and believe Him wholeheartedly. I was convicted and moved and inspired.

    As a sucker for sickbed love stories, I was enthralled with the first half of the book. It hit every happy nerve in my brain, and even though all the medical issues and blood were intense, I adored the story.

    The second half of the book takes a very different turn, almost feeling like a separate story. We see Ruby go through some hero complex reactions to the hardships in her life, make some foolish independent decisions as well as start some scary, but valuable new ministries. As hard as it was to watch her push aside her family and friends in her passionate one-track mind, it was realistic too. She's a strong-willed, A-type teenager with an obsession to find her calling. Some of us have been there! Again, the book hit me personally in the feels. I've met Rubys. I've loved Rubys. We all know people like her - or we are her ourselves!

    The audio version of this book was magical. Not only is Jennifer's writing like a full-immersion into history where you can practically touch, hear, smell, see, and taste the world around you, but the voice actress was so talented I was astonished. I don't care for southern accents, but the Andi Arndt's voice was so beautiful, I instantly loved it.

    Jennifer is one of the most talented realistic-fiction writers I have ever had the pleasure to read, and I am so thankful I chose this book. I am committed to this story now, and have Breaking Matthew, the sequel, coming for me in the mail!

    Be warned: I was surprised to find this recommended to me under a "clean" label, as it is very graphic at times due to its medical and "act-of-God" nature. In one scene, I was sure Ruby had been raped, and had to get the author's assurances that that was NOT the case. Definitely a book for mature adults. BUT I was glad it gave us the raw facts without sugar-coating them, as the book wouldn't have been half of what it was if it tried to spare us the gory details. I appreciate the brutal honesty, and am busy recommending this book to others.
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  • Belinda Shepherd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner!!
    Reviewed in Australia on 17 February 2018
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    I really enjoyed this book. The characters were real and relatable. Some parts broke my heart and others encouraged me greatly.
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  • Jess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on 14 May 2018
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    Loved this book
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  • Laurie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
    Reviewed in Canada on 12 February 2018
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    This book held my attention from start to finish. I loved this book and would highly recommend it. I found God speaking to me throughout it, so powerful. I can't wait to read the next book Breaking Matthew.
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  • Toni Chafin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Healing Ruby
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 February 2025
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    Great read. This is a powerful story about a little girls unbreakable faith!
    I can't wait to read Breaking Matthew!
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