Reader Comments and Reviews for:
"I most thoroughly enjoyed [the book, Face to Face]. . . . The reader not only knew the solution to the protaganist's problem, but had to be impatient for the grand climax. However, your fine writing and conflicts more than kept that impatience in check." ~ Richard Wendley, writer/actor, Feb. 2008
"Face to Face was captivating. Based on scriptural events ... richness of imaginary thought beautifully portrayed." ~ Ruth Welker, poet, Jan. 2007
"I think it is very accurate in its descriptions of Israel." ~ Judy Pex, Israeli author, Jan. 2007
"Just one word spoken by the Creator of all things, is enough to heal and restore and bring new hope... Well done, Catherine!" ~ Ginny Sutton, review on FaithWebbin.net
"Lawton wrote the book after this passage (Luke 13:10-17) touched a place inside her and spoke to her about faith." ~ Pamela Cosel for Sisters in the Lord Magazine, Oct. 2005
"Building upon the biblical narrative, Catherine weaves a riveting fictional account ... [Her] vivid writing breathes life into an obscure woman of faith." ~ Anne M. Faidley, editor, Hope Chest Magazine
"Very inspiring and easily readable debut novel ... Compelling from its opening passage." ~ The Boox Review
"A very valuable work ... Interesting and accurate." ~ Stanley Thiessen, editor
"I'm enjoying reading [Face to Face], particularly because I spent one month living in Israel ... " ~ Charlene West, The Quiet Hour
"A fascinating read ... A good picture of life during the years Jesus walked the earth and the clash between the old and the new ... Get this book." ~ Peggy Phifer, reviewer
"Well-written ... pulls you in." ~ Bridgette Moore, Epinions.com
"Though we can't see Him face to face today, this is the story of countless people today, one to give hope." ~ Amanda Killgore, Freelance Reviewer
"It certainly gives a vivid picture of life in that long-ago Hebrew world, especially for women." ~ Aleene Wilcox, reader
"I was really touched by the story. ... I find myself reflecting on it often." ~ Chris Cates, reader
"Compelling, gripping and oh! so real. ... great job of bringing this character to life -- one about whom so little is known from the Scriptures." ~ Alice Scott-Ferguson, author and speaker
"Very well-written ... kept my interest." ~ Gloria Drew, reader
"I like the suspense and shady characters. I feel like the Lord may have given [the author] a unique insight into this woman's life." ~ John Buzzard, writer
"I easily empathized with Joakima and felt her pain, anger, and frustration. Though I knew there was hope for her in Jesus, it was exciting to see her discover that and more." ~ Candi Adermatt, novelist
"Captivating. It has taken me to the time of Christ and given me a way to experience that incredible time when God (in Jesus) again walked among His creation and met with us, one on one." ~ Dennis Ellingson, minister and writer