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Barb has wounds, but she applies the lessons over time to show healing and transformation. While cancer becomes the ultimate enemy, Jimmy recalls throughout the novel how Nena and him met and the dangers Ted McGovern brought to them and the ranch.

What makes A Thousand Sleepless Nights different is the realistic portrayal of the people enduring cancer. The emotions came through powerfully. The emotional see-saw of what a cancer patient goes through can only be written by a former cancer patient.

I gave this novel five stars. Oct 30, Ian rated it it was amazing. This novel was a delightful surprise. Mike demonstrated he can move beyond the suspenseful thriller to crafting a heart-warming contemporary story.

Mike took me on an emotional roller coaster. I could identify with each of the key characters, feeling their pain and heart ache as well as their jubilation and desire to overcome.

Jim, as a young man, fighting to save the woman, Nena, he fell in love with on first sight, from marrying the wrong guy. To Nena, as an older woman, who lives with such reg This novel was a delightful surprise. To Nena, as an older woman, who lives with such regret from neglecting her children as they grew up, due to her desire to fulfil a promise she made to her dying father. The workaholic son, Ken, who cannot see beyond his pursuit of partnership in his law firm, even being prepared to sacrifice his family.

To Roberta, the youngest, as she grapples with wanting to be cherished by her boyfriend who cannot meet that need. And Barb, struggling with her own cancer battle, whilst trying to keep a normal family life for her husband and children. Many of us can relate, whether it's our own experience or from observing someone else's. A dysfunctional family. Three grown children, lost in their own worlds, holding onto the thin cord of hope for family by their dad, who refuses to let them go.

I found myself immersed in every scene; cheering at times, others crying out to God to heal the multiple layers of brokenness whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Every scene is short and we move from one character's viewpoint to another's seamlessly. This is a powerful story with a strong message of hope and reconciliation, even through loss and sadness.

I'd rate it a 4. Oct 15, Pat Russell rated it it was amazing. This book was a roller coaster of emotions. I actually read it twice because it was that good. It is a love story of two people from very different backgrounds who make a life for theirselves on a Virginia horse farm. Circumstances change and the once idyllic life becomes one of hardship, unending work and sorrow.

Their children are left to fend for themselves while Nena uses all her This book was a roller coaster of emotions. Their children are left to fend for themselves while Nena uses all her time and energy to try to keep what was once a place of beauty filled with laughter, love and hope to a place of sadness, lonliness and bitter loss.

What was lost in their childhood changes who they become as adults. Nena and Jim grow old and alone with each others' memories. Colon cancer, that monster in hiding, comes to Nena and shatters her life and Jims. As her health deteriorates and options are fading, the "what ifs" in the past and her nee3d to reach out to her grown children becomes the reason to see them all one more time.

Each of the grown children struggles problems and sadness and must come to grips with their mothers illness and what they need to do.

This book will leave you thinking of your life and the past and what you could have done or said to have changed the present. Yes, this isa story of cancer and all its horrible affects on the life of the person with it and those surrounding her. But it is so much more. It is a story of faith, forgiveness, redemption and the power of love. Nov 02, Carly rated it it was amazing. I have to admit that I had some hesitancy about reading this book. Readers will probably know him as Mike Dellosso, suspense author.

A Thousand Sleepless Nights is his first foray into a different genre of Christian fiction, one that he felt l I have to admit that I had some hesitancy about reading this book.

A Thousand Sleepless Nights is his first foray into a different genre of Christian fiction, one that he felt led to. I knew I would love this book once I got past my own emotional hesitation, especially because Mike has experienced cancer first hand. Yes, the reader does get to see the ugly side of cancer, but Mike filled this story with hope and love and I felt completely inspired and uplifted by the time I finished it.

I like to be able to really experience a story, especially one that deals with such emotions as A Thousand Sleepless Nights. It actually felt theraputic to experience this story and these characters. Everything about this book was extraordinary and inspirational. I am so glad that Mike answered the call to write stories like this in addition to his suspense stories.

I applaud this book and this author and I highly recommend this book. Oct 10, Heather rated it really liked it. He has a way with words that I loved even more in this book. The story is great, but I found myself appreciating the writing even more. I love his descriptions — he has ways of stating things that make it very ea A Thousand Sleepless Nights by Michael King is one of those books I knew would be good.

The characters are great. I thought they were all well-developed and quite interesting. Each of the main characters — Jimmy, Nena, and each of their kids — is relatable. The reader can understand their motivation and why they are they way they are. Their story was interesting and full of surprises. I loved it! I am very much looking forward to seeing what more Michael King has in store for his readers! Oct 29, Kate rated it it was amazing. A true moment is clearly meant to be savored however fleeting it may be.

Claire is reluctant to marry Ted McGovern whom her father endorses in order to save what belongs to their family, but her heart, her happiness, belongs to another and despite the wishes of her father she pursues the affection of her heart. Jim Harding, a man who works at the St. Claire ranch strives hard to overcome secrets and hardships of a past that still haunts him, keeping his thoughts and dreams a prisoner. When A true moment is clearly meant to be savored however fleeting it may be.

When a devastating prognosis is revealed to Nena life takes on a new meaning for her. Her husband longs to reconnect the present with the past while hoping to rejoin that which is lost. Will forgiveness embrace the hearts and thoughts of those burdened by the memories of the past?

A book that comes full circle, creating love, reality and heartbreak that team together to perfectly create this hard to forget and impossible to put down novel. An inside look at the successes and challenges of four families that are linked separately by an undeniably common bond.

Intensely realistic and connectable characters, descriptive scenery, easy to follow dialogue and smooth flowing plot highlight this well crafted book that I could not stop reading until I was finished. I will highly recommend this unforgettable read. I received a complimentary copy from Realms and Charisma House Publishers for my review.

Nov 06, Christian Fiction Addiction rated it it was amazing. Plumbing the depths of human emotion, A Thousand Sleepless Nights is a poignant, moving read. From the beginning, readers will be immersed into Nena and Jim's world, feeling their heartache as cancer ravages Nena's body, and mourning with the family for the mistakes that have been made, mistakes that continue to overshadow each family member.

Michael King writes with a steady hand, as one familiar with the horror of cancer. As a result, his characters truly live and breathe as they adjust to a n Plumbing the depths of human emotion, A Thousand Sleepless Nights is a poignant, moving read.

As a result, his characters truly live and breathe as they adjust to a new reality, one that has rocked them to their core. What I most appreciated about this book is how it brings to life the fact that "all things work together for good to those who love God" Romans , that the cancer that is taking Nena's life also serves as a catalyst to bring healing to a broken family.

That, indeed, is a powerful message that is desperately needed in a world of hurting people who often find it so hard to trust that God. If you are looking for a deeply emotional book that will both entertain and leave you thinking about the nature of life and of faith, then this is the book for you.

Book has been provided courtesy of the publisher, Realms, for the purposes of this unbiased review. Oct 26, Tammy G. Michael King is a brand new author to me so when I first saw this book I wasn't impressed. To be honest the title, "A Thousand Sleepless Nights," seemed odd to me.

Was it a book about sleep apnea?? No, it's actually a story of family and emotion. Nena marries a simple ranch hand after breaking her engagement to one the up and coming young men in her circle.

Interestingly, the author brings out how God works even when we make choices that don't work. At times this was Michael King is a brand new author to me so when I first saw this book I wasn't impressed. At times this was quite a sad read for me Then there are the issues within the family. But there's also the forgiveness. The love and the way it is and the what might have beens. Makes for quite an emotional heartrending read! After her father passes away from cancer Nena inherits the immense ranch.

Nena has issues that she needs to deal with Overall, an interesting read. Oct 15, Terry Conrad rated it it was amazing. This book is a powerful story you will not easily forget. Jim and Nena meet and fall in love. They marry against the wishes of her father. Through the years their love is constant and true. But their children are living lives that are anything but ideal. They are all hurting from their Mother's neglect as they were growing up. When Nena is diagnosed with cancer, the regrets come crashing down.

Jim tries to bring the family back together again. Michael King will take you to Virginia from the first This book is a powerful story you will not easily forget. Michael King will take you to Virginia from the first page. His writing will allow you to live this family's story right along with them. This is a story of tears, illness, joy, regrets and many of the emotions we can all identify with. Will this family allow God to give them forgiveness, faith, hope and most of all his wonderful peace?

This book will truly bless you as it did me. Oct 06, Patricia rated it it was amazing. A Thousand Sleepless Nights chronicles the struggle of a family searching for reconciliation and forgiveness.

It is also a moving story of the struggle that families face with cancer. This is a multi-emotional book. It's just a beautiful story, not a happy one. I would recommend this to everyone, who has or knows anyone who has struggled with cancer! Oct 06, Michelle rated it did not like it. I just didn't really connect with the story or the characters.

I thought it jumped around a lot, between point of views and times, and just had too much melodrama in every person's life. I thank the publishers for sending me a copy through Goodreads, and I just wish I was more enthusiastic about the book. Jan 29, Jess rated it liked it. Honestly, while the story and plot were okay, I just didn't get as close to the characters as I would have liked. There were opportunities for them to be more in-depth, and they weren't. Still, it was pretty good, and it definitely had its moments.

I actually cried a little bit near the end. Good for a leisure read, but not if you want something to really grip you. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one ». Readers also enjoyed. Christian Fiction. About Michael King.

Michael King. Mike is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and is a popular conference and workshop teacher. He lives in Hanover, PA, with his wife and daughters. Mike is also a survivor of colon cancer, diagnosed in Related Articles. When it comes to writing, Jocelyn Johnson is about that life.

The Virginia native—born, bred, and wed—has had aspirations of being a Read more Identifying the shortcomings we face through our own misguided focus and kindling a conviction and a desire to bring change and to make that happen before it terminally affects those around us to become the burdening legacy we pass on.

So, this book comes recommended for parents and grandparents. This book is for those who feel a hurt passed down to them, and this book is for young adults who are still working out what they wish to become. There are times God whispers to us where we feel the nudge that our priorities in life are askew and there are times God screams to us through hardship where we are forced to assess where we actually are and worry whether things can be made right.

This book will definitely hold up a mirror, but in the end, which voice will you listen to? Nov 17, Victor Gentile rated it it was amazing. From the back cover: A family torn apart by neglect and hurt…And brought together again by a most unlikely force.

In the s, escaping a home where he knew nothing but violence and hate, Jim Harding found work, and love, on the largest horse ranch in Virginia. When individuals die what is the remorse felt by the loved ones left behind? When the individual is no longer here we long for one more chance to reconcile and say the things we never did but then, of course, it is too late.

And there is a need for huge amounts of reconciliation in this family. We can all identify with at least one member of the Harding clan and that is what makes this book so touching and personal. Underneath this great story there are the themes of restoration, emotional healing and family. If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and professionals please go to www.

To listen to 24 hours non-stop, commercial free Christian music please visit our internet radio station www. Aug 30, Jill rated it it was amazing. Sometimes when an author changes course and writes outside his comfort zone, bad things happen. The subject is cancer. The theme is redemption. And the result is a work of art. Jimmy and Nena were meant for each other.

After Nena took over the fledgling farm from her father, she put everything else, including her family, aside to try Sometimes when an author changes course and writes outside his comfort zone, bad things happen. After Nena took over the fledgling farm from her father, she put everything else, including her family, aside to try and save it. Years later, after the kids have left home and Nena and Jimmy are alone, life turns on them. Nena is diagnosed with cancer. I know what you are thinking.

Only Michael King could turn a horrible turn of events into a chance for a family to come to terms with their past, their present and their future. They force us to make a decision about how we will respond, what we will do in the face of it and where we will eventually end up.

You will laugh and cry, but, most importantly, you will ponder and finally, you will sing. Click here to purchase from Amazon. Michael King is partnering with the Colon Cancer Allianceand will be donating a portion of the proceeds of every book sold through the end of Purchase the book during the week of October and receive free stuff!!

Offer only lasts until October 20! Oct 18, Sharon Clark rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Everyone. Jim is her husband. His devotion to Nena and the three children now grown is apparent throughout the book. His story is split between the present and the past looking back at what led up to his meeting Nena and a short time after meeting her, some thirty years earlier.

As the story progresses it becomes apparent that something happened in the past that Jim needs to deal with before it is too late. Roberta is the youngest of their children. Ken the middle child is trying to fill his emptiness with success, basically showing the same tendencies of his mom, only on his own path.

Her determination once focused on saving the ranch finds a new focus. She must come to terms with what she has done as well as dealing with her cancer and possible death. As death's threat grows larger Nena becomes even more determined. As a cancer survivor himself, Michael knows firsthand the heartaches and pains of cancer. He takes that knowledge and uses it to make a very realistic story.

A world of pain, suffering, and yet hope. It is realistic, especially about cancer. Aug 29, Joshua Rollins rated it it was amazing. A Thousand Sleepless Nights is beautifully written with pain, passion, and perseverance at its core along with love and redemption as its message. When Jim Hutching first fell in love with Nena St.

Clare he fought for her almost losing his life and won her heart, but years later, now that they are married with adult children it is Nena's turn to fight for her life and her family. Nena Hutching is anxious when the family Doctor makes an unexpected house visit to tell her she has colon cancer, after A Thousand Sleepless Nights is beautifully written with pain, passion, and perseverance at its core along with love and redemption as its message.

Nena Hutching is anxious when the family Doctor makes an unexpected house visit to tell her she has colon cancer, after hearing the news with her husband Nena passes out. She is now faced with her own mortality, her life seems in disrepair with the issues between her and her three children because of issues in the past, but she doesn't want to cross that bridge yet.

While on the other hand Jim quickly calls his three children who he has tried to keep in touch with. All of Jim and Nena's children seem to be having their own personal issues whether it be marital, relational or health and none of them can make it to see their mother. After an invasive surgery to remove the cancer fails, Nena is put into chemotherapy.

After even more failed attempts to get the children to come see their mother, Jim feels like he is losing his family. But one day in the hospital Nena meets a young man in his thirties who is fighting for his life because of his love for his wife and three daughters, and that makes an impact on her.

Nena is becoming to weak and has a heart attack and is not given long to live so she gives Jim the consent to call the kids now and requests if they can make it for Thanksgiving. Jim calls his daughter and she decides to come after a horrible break up. His other daughter now pushes to make it with her whole family. Jim's son's marriage is so shaky but he decides to bring his family out as well.

They all make it for Thanksgiving some later than others but they are together for the holidays for the first time in many years. Broken relationships are mended, apologies are said as well as farewells, but a family together is stronger than death. Love and forgiveness brings a newer happier life and makes mourning easier.

I read the last pages of the story through teary eyes. Sep 03, Nikole Hahn rated it it was amazing. Jimmy is a new hire. Nena is engaged to a wealthy neighbor, Ted McGovern. Her father has arranged the marriage to combine two successful ranches as they raise thoroughbreds.

Of course, Nena tosses away wealth for the love of a mere ranch hand. Fast forward several years. Nena is diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer. Roberta has chosen to chase after a lover rather than marriage, holding on to the faint promise of a possible ring. Barb is diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and keeps it from her extended family.

Of all the children, Barb, the eldest, remembers when her mother was loving. Barb has wounds, but she applies the lessons over time to show healing and transformation. While cancer becomes the ultimate enemy, Jimmy recalls throughout the novel how Nena and him met and the dangers Ted McGovern brought to them and the ranch. What makes A Thousand Sleepless Nights different is the realistic portrayal of the people enduring cancer. The emotions came through powerfully.

The emotional see-saw of what a cancer patient goes through can only be written by a former cancer patient. I gave this novel five stars. Oct 30, Ian rated it it was amazing. This novel was a delightful surprise. Mike demonstrated he can move beyond the suspenseful thriller to crafting a heart-warming contemporary story. Mike took me on an emotional roller coaster.

I could identify with each of the key characters, feeling their pain and heart ache as well as their jubilation and desire to overcome. Jim, as a young man, fighting to save the woman, Nena, he fell in love with on first sight, from marrying the wrong guy. To Nena, as an older woman, who lives with such reg This novel was a delightful surprise. To Nena, as an older woman, who lives with such regret from neglecting her children as they grew up, due to her desire to fulfil a promise she made to her dying father.

The workaholic son, Ken, who cannot see beyond his pursuit of partnership in his law firm, even being prepared to sacrifice his family. To Roberta, the youngest, as she grapples with wanting to be cherished by her boyfriend who cannot meet that need. And Barb, struggling with her own cancer battle, whilst trying to keep a normal family life for her husband and children.

Many of us can relate, whether it's our own experience or from observing someone else's. A dysfunctional family. Three grown children, lost in their own worlds, holding onto the thin cord of hope for family by their dad, who refuses to let them go. I found myself immersed in every scene; cheering at times, others crying out to God to heal the multiple layers of brokenness whether physical, emotional or spiritual.

Every scene is short and we move from one character's viewpoint to another's seamlessly. This is a powerful story with a strong message of hope and reconciliation, even through loss and sadness. I'd rate it a 4. Oct 15, Pat Russell rated it it was amazing. This book was a roller coaster of emotions. I actually read it twice because it was that good.

It is a love story of two people from very different backgrounds who make a life for theirselves on a Virginia horse farm. Circumstances change and the once idyllic life becomes one of hardship, unending work and sorrow. Their children are left to fend for themselves while Nena uses all her This book was a roller coaster of emotions. Their children are left to fend for themselves while Nena uses all her time and energy to try to keep what was once a place of beauty filled with laughter, love and hope to a place of sadness, lonliness and bitter loss.

What was lost in their childhood changes who they become as adults. Nena and Jim grow old and alone with each others' memories. Colon cancer, that monster in hiding, comes to Nena and shatters her life and Jims. As her health deteriorates and options are fading, the "what ifs" in the past and her nee3d to reach out to her grown children becomes the reason to see them all one more time.

Each of the grown children struggles problems and sadness and must come to grips with their mothers illness and what they need to do. This book will leave you thinking of your life and the past and what you could have done or said to have changed the present. Yes, this isa story of cancer and all its horrible affects on the life of the person with it and those surrounding her.

But it is so much more. It is a story of faith, forgiveness, redemption and the power of love. Nov 02, Carly rated it it was amazing. I have to admit that I had some hesitancy about reading this book. Readers will probably know him as Mike Dellosso, suspense author. A Thousand Sleepless Nights is his first foray into a different genre of Christian fiction, one that he felt l I have to admit that I had some hesitancy about reading this book.

A Thousand Sleepless Nights is his first foray into a different genre of Christian fiction, one that he felt led to. I knew I would love this book once I got past my own emotional hesitation, especially because Mike has experienced cancer first hand. Yes, the reader does get to see the ugly side of cancer, but Mike filled this story with hope and love and I felt completely inspired and uplifted by the time I finished it. I like to be able to really experience a story, especially one that deals with such emotions as A Thousand Sleepless Nights.

It actually felt theraputic to experience this story and these characters. Everything about this book was extraordinary and inspirational. I am so glad that Mike answered the call to write stories like this in addition to his suspense stories. I applaud this book and this author and I highly recommend this book. Oct 10, Heather rated it really liked it. He has a way with words that I loved even more in this book.

The story is great, but I found myself appreciating the writing even more. I love his descriptions — he has ways of stating things that make it very ea A Thousand Sleepless Nights by Michael King is one of those books I knew would be good.

The characters are great. I thought they were all well-developed and quite interesting. Each of the main characters — Jimmy, Nena, and each of their kids — is relatable.

The reader can understand their motivation and why they are they way they are. Their story was interesting and full of surprises. I loved it! I am very much looking forward to seeing what more Michael King has in store for his readers! Oct 29, Kate rated it it was amazing. A true moment is clearly meant to be savored however fleeting it may be.

Claire is reluctant to marry Ted McGovern whom her father endorses in order to save what belongs to their family, but her heart, her happiness, belongs to another and despite the wishes of her father she pursues the affection of her heart. Jim Harding, a man who works at the St. Claire ranch strives hard to overcome secrets and hardships of a past that still haunts him, keeping his thoughts and dreams a prisoner.

When A true moment is clearly meant to be savored however fleeting it may be. When a devastating prognosis is revealed to Nena life takes on a new meaning for her. Of isolation. Of taking away. We are not hesitant to remind each other that sin separates.

Before, during or after, we, at some point, pull the string that closes the veil between us and God, as if He, who deftly divided dark from light cannot see through to me and you. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear. Truth is, this separation from God because of our sexual sin has severe consequences in our attempts to stumble through the life we really want.

To name just a few:. From self — How many times did it almost seem like I was standing by the side of the road watching my own descent into darkness, removed from it but wrapped in it? I would pursue and run, fight and surrender, all at the same time. Satisfy myself and point an incriminating finger simultaneously. In fact, the opposite is often true. In our efforts to protect ourselves from others while we dress the welts of our sin, we lessen what brought us together and reinforce what keeps us apart.

Guarded and secretive, we have to either create something unreal to fill in the gaps, or we have to distance ourselves from those who we believe might reject us if they really knew us. From reality — The only way you can justify doing something that your heart and soul and God-sent wisdom tells you is wrong, is to create an alternate reality in which you cling to the hope of survival.

So, the choice is to accept truth or embrace lies. One seems easier and binds you day and night forever. The other frees you. From healing pain — This one is confusing because the more we do to protect ourselves from pain, the greater it eventually hurts.

Perhaps this one is actually separation-saturation. We seek the self-medication of sexual sin and then, when done, we feel the pain of self-betrayal, which is much more painful than self-denial would ever have been. From hope — Nothing is as defeating as giving in to sin. This war seems made of endless battles. Most men and women enveloped in the surge of sexual sin see no reinforcements left or right and surrender one by one their weapons in a sense of hopelessness.

They cannot do it on their own, but choose to out of fear of being all alone in revelation. From love — — I know there were times when some who wanted to love me could not figure out how because I was not always the me they thought they knew and loved.

Fences of protection I would build around me worked like filters. Two way filters. Gongs resounding from both directions.

From mercy — Mercy comes in response to an honest plea, a surrender. Still, mercy hesitates. From forgiveness — True forgiveness seems so demanding to the sexually-broken, as the right response is to clean up your act. Life is more bearable with a chip on your shoulder which makes it easier to spread the blame a bit. And yes, accepting forgiveness does produce within us the desire for confession and repentance.

And so it goes.