The Vain Girl – A Family’s Journey to Forgiveness, Redemption and Unconditional Love

In reading The Vain Girl by Cindy Williams Newsome, people will speedily learn about a four-generational family curse. In the distant past an unwed mother named Juniper Vain was cursed by a prophet for her sinful behavior and had subsequently lived a problematic life with horrific discomfort and losses. This oracle prophesied that all ladies in the “Vain” family-blood descendants-would meet the very same fate unless they remained virgins until the time they were married. The story of this “curse” had been rooted into young Marloe Vain’s mind and so, increasing up in the present time period, she lived a quiet, respectful life, never ever giving her parents, Bailey and Rosette Vain, any cause to be overly concerned. But, when she was sixteen, a poor experience altered her life, impacting her thinking and behavior.

Following visiting relatives in North Carolina, Marloe returned property early to Potters Edge, New Jersey, eager to go to Lawson, her high school sweetheart, whom she loved so desperately. He felt the identical way about her and had told her that they would be married following graduation. She believed him and ultimately gave in to her passion, breaking her vow of celibacy. Though she knew she had sinned, she tried to push the curse in the back of her mind, understanding that she and Lawson would soon be wed. Even so, when she paid Lawson a surprise check out, it was she who was shocked when she identified him generating really like to an additional girl. Marloe was shocked and heartbroken as she realized Lawson had just used her. The believed of the curse haunted her and she genuinely believed that simply because of it, she ought to in no way marry. She didn’t want a life of discomfort and misery for herself or her kids. How could she have been so naïve?

The major characters incorporate Marloe, her parents, her two brothers, a close girlfriend, two males-as nicely as numerous minor players-who are all brought to life through uniqueness of personalities, realistic dialog, and vivid descriptions of physical appearances. The novel is well-written and keeps readers turning the pages as they ask, “What is next?”

Educated with a successful profession in their loved ones organization, Marloe enjoys the energy she has more than men even so, she never ever lets her heart turn out to be involved in the relationships. It is intriguing to witness the adjust in Marloe as she dazzles males with her beauty, but following a brief time of dating, she breaks off the relationships, keeping the gifts they give her in a trunk. In return she provides none of them her body she is now in control, not a young girl becoming utilised by a person she had blindly trusted. Lawson comes back into her life, but she plans to treat him no differently than the other men whom she has led on and then dropped. His gifts to her are placed in the trunk with the other mementoes. Jorene, her very best friend, keeps telling her that she belongs with Lawson, but Marloe knows far better.

As the story unfolds, readers find out a lot more about Marloe’s mother, father, and other household members whose fascinating stories are entwined with the main plot.

When Marloe meets Syril, she is challenged by her feelings, afraid that she is falling in really like. Syril is Lawson’s cousin but the two guys have a completely diverse set of values. He is open and honest even though Lawson is nonetheless playing the field although asking Marloe to marry him. But, of course, she can’t marry anyone since of the curse. Or can she?

The climatic ending of the storyline is unforgettable and, through the energy of Jesus Christ, Marloe realizes that her dreams can grow to be a reality. I highly recommend The Vain Girl and think about it a “ought to read.”