National Magazine NZCW Reviews
I am truly thankful for these two reviews in the February - March edition of a NZ National Magazine (NZCW) ... (it's my first mag review ever!)
By April May
Published 2016/2022
Review by Julia Martin (NZCW) New Zealand Christian Writers
April May’s book is an autobiography with a difference as it’s not written in chronological order,
but rather in a series of chapters presented in a random fashion with each bearing a letter of the alphabet.
The theme of the 79 chapters grouped under the letters A to Z is the faithfulness of God during an often turbulent life
with challenges and problems of all kinds.
Under the letter A in chapter one for example, the author deals with Abuse, Anger, Addictions and Abandonment,
revealing her troubled childhood and youth.
The chapters vary in length and content and can be read in any order.
They deal with April May’s difficult times of hardship, failed businesses, financial debt, marriage problems, family challenges,
the loss of a baby girl, along with significant dreams, premonitions, and unexpected miracles.
April writes with honesty and openness and is passionate about sharing her life stories and experiences
to encourage and inspire others to believe in God and trust Him wholeheartedly in every situation of life.
Though claiming to be ‘a very ordinary person’, the stories of her life are a powerful testimony of God’s unconditional love,
patience, goodness, and faithfulness. I believe this book will challenge, confront, inspire, and strengthen
the faith of readers and give them hope.
The Baby Who Went Straight to Heaven
By April May
Published 2018
Review by Julia Martin (NZCW) New Zealand Christian Writers
From her own tragic experience of losing her stillborn baby girl (Anna Grace) in 2007,
April May has written this children’s book to help young ones cope with the sad situation where a mother goes into hospital
to have her baby but comes home without one.
She writes:
‘My hope is that these little ones be comforted and know their sibling is safe and loved –and so are they.
With bright, colourful illustrations, it’s a book full of hope and will help children as they grieve but also aid their healing
by drawing them close to the One who loves them the most.
