To see what your friends thought of this book, His life drastically changed, and so did his family. 21 Days of Grace, the first book in the fiction series, features twenty-one emotionally engaging stories that celebrate God's unconditional love. The life and times of Arthur Ashe from his humble beginnings in Richmond Virginia to his achievements as the number one player in the world of men's professional tennis. One of the girls is evacuated to the safety of the English countryside during World War II. ***Inspiring fiction style devotions entertain & draw readers closer to God***21 Days of Grace, compiled by Kathy Ide, is a unique devotional aimed at bookworms and fiction lovers. It's an interesting device, and it can make more interesting a story that might otherwise fall flat. This is a charming little book full of inspiring stories from a variety of authors. While I am maintaining my respect for the principaled man, I thought this memoir, written another writer, was wordy and apologetic. Being a fan of tennis I had heard a lot about Arthur Ashe, but I really did not know too much about him. All opinions are my own." COSMOPOLITAN DAYS OF GRACE is an inspiring memoir of a remarkable man who was the true embodiment of courage, elegance, and the spirit to fight: Arthur Ashe--tennis champion, social activist, and per… An activist for human rights, Apartheid, U.S Policy and a staunch advocate for AIDS and health care, this memoir reveals the man who used his sport after his forced retirement as a platform for the betterment of mankind. Frank, revealing, touching--DAYS OF GRACE is the story of a man felled to soon. Perfect to use as a summer devotional or to tuck in your bag for those times of waiting, 21 Days of Grace will encourage you and remind that God's touches of grace and love appear when we least expect it. The historical background was interesting and made real, but I never really felt the depth of passion Nora had for Grace. The book is a small, colorful, and beautifully packaged hardback, making it a nice gift. I also enjoyed his approach to issues in tennis and life, which are Really I did not know much about Arthur Ashe before I read this book. The devotionals are written in different genres dependin21 Days of Grace is a collection of inspirational stories compiled by Kathy Ide. The story, narrated by Nora, is about her life and her death. All the must haves for a great review, but I didn't like the main character. Last year, Buzzfeed culture writer Anne Helen Petersen struck a chord with her viral article “How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation.”...Carrie Schmidt (Reading is My SuperPower) Ashe lost his mother at age seven; had a heart attack in his late thirties, forcing his retirement from professional tennis; was the only Black tennis pro for decades; and then acquired AIDS from a transfusion during one of many life-saving surgeries. This book kept my interest, but I didn't love it and probably wouldn't reccomend it to anyone. Incredible. The stories are varied and range from Amish to Historical to Contemporary to Allegory, and all share a central truth from the Bible. It’s the kind of devotional that would be perfect to read while drinking a cup of tea or coffee. Perhaps, in the end, the reader might think there is hope for one of the characters, but basically, these are unhappy pBucking the "Goodreads" 3.5 trend, I give this one 5 stars. Filled with fictional stories written by best-selling novelists, Angela Hunt, Cindy Woodsmall, Deb Raney, Cecil Murphy, Kathy Ide, etal, as well as lesser-known but just as talented writers such as Robin Bayne, Roxanne Anderson, and many others. For me, the book had one problem - it's always difficult to create a character with a nameless charisma, and I didn't feel that the character of Grace ever quite merited the adoration Nora bestowed on her.