Thursday, June 24, 2010

The Big Blog Giveaway Is On - Enter Here and Now!

And so commences the BIG BLOG GIVEAWAY. The lucky winner of this giveaway will win an autographed copy of Tom Davis' new book Priceless. Because I think great things -- like my girls -- come in pairs, I am throwing in something else that I am loving right now, one of Raven and Lily's recycled sari bags. The bags are stylish and functional and have sold really well at our We Heart Orphans parties. This bag will be great for taking your sunblock and your new copy of Priceless to the beach this summer! So here's the lowdown on how to join the party:

1. To enter, all you have to do is comment on this post saying you want this cool stuff and telling me how long you have been reading this blog (I'm curious!). Simple.

2. You can get an additional entry in the contest if you post about the contest on your blog. Make sure to tell me in your comment that you've done that so you get your additional entry!

3. If you don't have a blog, you are still welcome to enter, you will just have to come to my house and babysit my kids - for free. (Seriously, if you aren't a blogger, you are still welcome to enter. Just post a comment saying why you'd like to win and how long you've been reading this blog.)

The winner will be announced next Wednesday, July 1st, here on the blog so make sure to check back to see if you've won! If you win, please email me your address and I'll send your goodies your way!



Want to hear more about Priceless? Here's my review.

Priceless tells the story of one man being thrust into the dark world of sex trafficking where he becomes an unlikely hero who puts his life on the line to rescue girls from sexual slavery. Priceless is based on the reality that Tom has seen in his work with orphans worldwide and his passion for fighting for justice for vulnerable children is palpable in his writing. While I prefer non-fiction accounts of current issues like human trafficking (Tom Davis' non-fiction work Red Letters was hugely significant in our decision to pursue an African adoption and is one of my favorite books) and don't generally gravitate toward Christian fiction, I found Priceless to be engaging and a good choice for more of a casual Christian reader who might not find a gritty non-fiction title on this issue appealing but who would pick up a related fiction book. As a work of fiction, Priceless serves as a entry point to make a difficult and uncomfortable topic accessible. It would work well in a Christian book club setting as it serves as a conversation starter about a deplorable, and yet incredibly important, issue in our world today. Our orphan ministry will be hosting an end-of-the-summer book club event featuring Priceless that will cap off with a Skype conversation with Tom Davis. He will take questions from readers and share more about how we can fight to bring justice to victims of sexual slavery - many of them orphans -worldwide. In short, Priceless attempts to tell a story that needs to be told again and again and again until we abolish the heinous practice of enslaving and exploiting human beings. As Christians, we need to be on the front lines of the abolitionist fight against human trafficking as were our brave predecessors like William Wilberforce 200 years ago. I applaud Tom Davis for trying to rally the troops toward this fight with Priceless.

13 comments:

Sandra said...

Yay - I'm the first entry! I've been reading your blog since you started it. Love your heart, your passion and your commitment to not only caring for orphans but being their champion and working to bring others alongside you.

Jen said...

I will try and blog today...and link your blog...can't promise that I will have it up by today though.

I started reading your blog before you went to court but after your referral. So comforting to have people a few steps ahead of you to "light" the way. At the moment we are praying on whether or not we are meant to return to Ethiopia one more time to adopt. Struggling...just the large age difference and financial demands of college..ugh

I loved Tom Davis' work in Scared. I can't wait to read Priceless... Have Red Letters on my list, too.

I just checked out the website you linked for the sari bag. Beautiful work. How did you find them? Loved everything from the journals to the baby items. How fun!

Zoe said...

I'll be out of the country next week without much computer access so if I happen to win, you hereby have my permission to draw another name.

The book sounds right up my ally.

The Kincaid Family said...

I would love to enter this Sarah :) I've been reading your blog since...I found you on facebook and you were a few months out from going to Ethiopia to get the girls! Thanks for this opportunity!

titushome said...

I would love to enter your drawing!!! I've heard this book is a great read, but haven't had a chance to read it yet. :) I am a first time visitor to your blog!

Sarah

Karen Yates said...

YAY! I read your blog and love it--I share your heart for orphans, Westmont college, Africa, and so many other things! Dig you girl! I will post about this on my blog tonight! XOXO

Shannon said...

I'm very excited about this giveaway! I've been reading your blog for the last few months, and I have to agree...good things do come in pairs! We just decided to adopt siblings (instead of one baby) and are almost done with the paperchase. Love the blog and appreciate your passion for orphans!
rappsadopt.blogspot.com

Meggan Lambesis said...

Definitely enter me ;) I love following your blog and am hoping one of these days we can plan a play "date"! haha! I started reading your blog right before your court date!

Kasey said...

I would love to be entered!! :) I actually just found your blog when I was searching Tom Davis...I have a heart for orphans and God has given me a lot of dreams and vision for rescuing them. I read some of your story and posts and you have a beautiful heart that reflects God's Father heart in James 1:27 :)

Lindsey said...

Great Review -- I'm anxious to read this book, but I hope I win it, because my book bill is racking up! I have been reading your blog only one day. I just found "Finding Rest" blog about a week ago and jumped over to your site from there.

Anonymous said...

First time reading your blog, I found you through Brighton Their World and the Hoffmans. Thanks for all you do for the orphans of this world. We are accountable for them. Books are great, healthy babies with families are blessings! NC Granny

M.O.M. said...

Being a proud Grandma, I have read every blog you've written from day one. Love what you say and love you all! Love MOM

Anonymous said...

If it isn't too late, I'd like to enter. I found your blog through a friends and have been uplifted through your story. I loved Tom Davis's first book. - Ginger