The Singing Quilt

By Kathi Macias

Jolissa Montoya believes God is calling her to work with the disadvantaged children in her inner-city neighborhood. There’s only one problem: The children wouldn’t be able to understand her. Jolissa suffers from a speech impediment and has a thick accent because Spanish is her first language. Ridiculed through much of her youth, she is quite shy and reticent to speak. She is convinced that what God has spoken to her heart is impossible. Impossible, that is, until one day when her confidante shows her a quilt—a quilt that depicts the life of a courageous woman. Can another woman’s courage move her to try the impossible and step out and follow God wherever He leads her?

The Singing Quilt is set against the backdrop of the life of Fanny Crosby, who in addition to writing hundreds of songs was also a well-known public speaker and active in Christian rescue missions despite her disability. Readers will be inspired not to let fear or a disability prevent them from answering what they think is God’s impossible call.

The Singing Quilt is the third book in the contemporary fiction “Quilt” series written by award-winning author Kathi Macias. The series focuses on various social issues, including racial and pro-life issues. Supplemental online book club materials will be available at NewHopeDigital.com.

• Language: English
• Publisher: New Hope Publishers
• Release date: Jan 22, 2014
• ISBN: 9781596698994

Kathi Macias

Avi Mizrachi was born and raised in a Jewish family in Israel. He served in the Israeli Air Force and did his reserve duties in the Israeli Defense Force. Avi is the founder and leader of Dugit Outreach Ministries. He still resides in Israel today with his wife, Chaya, his daughters and grandchildren.

Reviews for The Singing Quilt

[mbarkman_2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Kathi Macias is known to me for her excellent writing, her bold statements and profound truths. I know all of the hymns that were either mentioned or alluded to in this novel, which made the story most meaningful to me. I also knew the story of Fanny Crosby from hearing about bits and pieces of it during my past, but having it put together in this way was fabulous to say the least. Whether you know the words and harmony of the songs or not, and even if you have never heard of Fanny Crosby, or you know the story well, this book is absolutely fantastic. Although "abuela" Eva walks Jolisa through the salvation story, it is done In such a natural way that the reader notices it, but it does not detract their attention. We can not all be like Fanny Crosby, (nor should we wish to be) but we can all bloom where we are planted.This book is the third one in the Quilt series, but is easily a stand alone book. You will likely want to read the others, but it is not necessary to enjoy this one.I received this free book from Fred at The Book Club Network and New Hope publishing and the author Kathi Macias in exchange for an honest review. A positive critique was not required. The opinions are my own.