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Title	:	When Joy Came to Stay
Author	:	Karen Kingsbury
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 400 pages
Published	:	September 15th 2006 by Multnomah (first published 2000)
Categories	:	Christian Fiction. Christian. Fiction. Romance. Adult Fiction. Inspirational. Christian Romance

When Joy Came to Stay

Karen Kingsbury

Paperback | Pages: 400 pages

Rating: 4.32 | 3550 Users | 146 Reviews

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Maggie Stovall is trapped inside a person she’s spent years carefully crafting. Now the truth about who she is—and what she’s done—is bursting to the surface and sending Maggie into a spiral of despair. Will she walk away from everything, or can Maggie allow God to take her to a place of ultimate honesty—before it’s too late?

Maggie Stovall.

One of the golden people. She has it all together. At least on the surface…

Ben Stovall.

Godly husband. Successful attorney. Has no idea of the darkness about to overtake his life…

Amanda Joy.

Child of society. Abused, broken, thrown away. But her trust in God is still alive…


When Joy Came to Stay is the heart-wrenching story of one woman’s descent into the shadows of depression, her husband’s search for understanding, and a precious child’s unwavering faith.



"Kingsbury’s poignant tale of a lost and broken family and how they experience God’s
miraculous healing is a sure guarantee to bring hope and joy to her readers."
—Melody Carlson, bestselling author, Diary of a Teenage Girl series


"A thought-provoking account of the battle of depression in a believer’s life. It leaves
no doubt that God is loving, merciful, and faithful."
—Nancy Moser, author, The Mustard Seed series


Story Behind the Book

“Each of my novels is a piece of my heart. Where Yesterday Lives was my first-ever novel, and as such it is somewhat autobiographical. The childhood story of Ellen Barrett, her love for her parents and siblings, is my story—though her current story and struggles are fictional. On Every Side sheds light on the struggle for religious freedom in today’s climate; something I am passionate about. Finally, When Joy Came to Stay is the story of one woman’s battle against depression and the secrets of her past.”
—Karen Kingsbury

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Original Title:	When Joy Came to Stay
ISBN:	1590527518 (ISBN13: 9781590527511)
Edition Language:	English
Literary Awards:	RITA Award by Romance Writers of America Nominee for Inspirational Romance (2002)

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Ratings: 4.32 From 3550 Users | 146 Reviews

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I come from a family that did foster care in my formative years of growing up, primarily for infants. I know firsthand and have seen the pain and destruction that the system can cause to the little ones. I appreciated how this book showed that its not necessarily the workers faults but a problem with the legal system. I also think that many people tend to be on the side of with Christ everything is possible and they do tend to look down on mental illness as a sin issue rather than a biological

As an adoptive and foster parent (who has stuggled with depression) I thought this book would be very relative to me. Unfortunately, it was unrealistic on every level. It was truly one of the worst books I have ever read. The self-condemnation the main character experienced was so overblown for the sin she committed. The ongoing internal thoughts were repetitive, and the book was geneally preachy. Even so, maybe the foster/adoptive portrayals could have been on target. They weren't. Sorry Karen

Wow powerful What a powerful message of Gods power and faithfulness when we trust Him. Our lives are filled with hurt, anger, and disappointments but if we know Him and His word the Holy Spirit will speak to our hearts in that still small voice with the truths from God we need to hear. I love how Karens books point me back to Jesus and I grow spiritually as a result. This story was powerful and I couldnt stop reading.

Amanda Joy Is a seven year old girl who knows that Jesus loves her and will protect her. She knows that her real mother is out there somewhere.Maggie Stovall is the perfect suburban Christian wife, but lately she seemed very distracted and unable to concentrate. She feels she is falling into the shadows of evil. Ben and Maggie have been married for seven years and have been unsuccessful at having children. Instead the couple have become foster parents.This story is a wonderful reminder to

This book is really poor. The portrayal of the kid is so unrealistic--Come on, an abused foster kid who's an absolute angel without any acting out or attachment issues. What planet does she live on? For soap opera fanatics only. I have since read other Kingsbury books that were much better, so I think this may have been an early book and she's improved with age. I would definitely consider this one among the worst-written Kingsbury books.

Touching story of what can happen when secrets and lies are held tightly within. Hearts get broken and Satan wins. When faith and truth shines forth, God wins. Depression can affect anyone. If you need help, seek it. Let your light shine again.