Rowing Off Course. Rebecca Tew's Review

When I first started this book, I was honestly unsure of it. But the more I got into it, the more I liked it. As a Christian college student attending a secular school, I was able to relate to some of the social pressures that Carrie felt throughout the book.

Carrie is definitely an interesting character to follow. She starts out as a naïve college student, coming from a strict Christian family, and having no idea what she’s getting herself into. Throwing her life into rowing and an ungodly boy, she abandons her faith.

Dealing with issues such as social pressures, abortion, a strict parent, being overshadowed by an older sibling, and much more (don’t want to reveal too much here), this book is not a light read. At first glance, it might seem to be, but going further into it, you can feel the heaviness of the pressures that Carrie feels. You sympathize with her, root for her, and pray that she doesn’t make the wrong decisions. All you want is for everything to work out for her and that she doesn’t forget her faith.

I would certainly recommend this book. It’s interesting and relatable, not only for college students, but for everybody. Since we all deal with social pressures and sometimes even give in, this book is a good reminder that God is a forgiving Father and will accept His prodigal son when he returns home.

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