What readers are saying about Rain Dance…

The way Joy connected both of these women's lives of suffering from unchosen childlessness for one, and chosen abortion for the other, was done with much love and care.  It really tugged at my heart.  From this story I have learned  to have more compassion for women who suffer both of these life situations. – JW

Joy does a great job of bringing you into the story. You become apart of the characters lives, and they become a part of your life." -EK

Rain Dance really opened my eyes to the pain women who have had abortions often feel. - JB

I just finished reading your novel, "Rain Dance", and just wanted to let you know how touched I was by it on many levels!!  What a beautiful poignant story of faith, love, hope and friendship.  You brought such humanity to the characters in your novel, and a deep, moving understanding of women who are infertile as well as post abortive.  -AA

I LOVE your book. Thank you for self publishing and giving this story to the world. It is amazing! - TT

I have just finished reading your book, Rain Dance and it was such a special book!  I had to stop several times to dry the tears and my heart was deeply touched.- MG

I just finished reading your book Rain Dance. It was wonderful! -JP

I have read thousands of books but nothing has ever drawn me into the characters like yours did.  I was so enthralled that I could not put the book down and when I finished wanted to read more about their lives.  -PK

Joy brings together two women who are polar opposites and weaves their lives together in a poignant and thought-provoking way. SM 

From the first words in Chapter One I was captivated with "Raindance."  The two main characters, Jonica and Stacie, came alive as Joy took me into their thoughts, hearts and lives. In addition to their story, I was also touched by the character of Stevie, a “special” child. 

 This book was not only entertaining but had some powerful messages that spoke to me personally.  As a mother of a special needs child I was reminded how important all people are to God.  As a Christian I was reminded of how important it is to watch what I say and how I say things and to have a forgiving spirit when someone offends me, especially unknowingly. -KP

 This book is completely from Joy's heart. The story captured me before I was finished with the first chapter!  I hurt when the people in the book hurt.  I rejoiced when they rejoiced.  I cried tears of joy .  -AS

After reading Rain Dance, I was finally able to grieve for the child I had aborted 30 years ago....Up until that time, I had never allowed myself to do that--I felt that I did not deserve closure because of the terrible decision I had made!  Spiritually, I knew that God had forgiven me BUT I had never forgiven myself.  Thanks to Joy and this book, I have now allowed God to heal my broken heart!-S.M.

Rain Dance is both painful and beautiful.  -RP

I devoured Rain Dance.  It is truly wonderful. - CC

Wow.  What a wonderful account of two very different women.  I work with women similar to both characters every day.  Rain Dance is a wonderful ministry tool.  -SS

Thanks for ministering through Rain Dance.  What a book!  -BC

I couldn’t put Rain Dance down.  Its an awesome book!  -OA

Today I cried, was angry, and ached for Jonica and Stacie.  Then I laughed with them and celebrated their victories. - DE

God is using Rain Dance to share an important message.  I enjoyed it so much I had a difficult time putting it down. - DG

“Great” is a one-word review of Rain Dance.  -SM

Rain Dance grabbed my attention and held it.  JM

Rain Dance touched my heart and confirmed my convictions. - LB

I finished Rain Dance in one sitting!  -LC

I could hardly put Rain Dance down – it’s a masterpiece! - BD

Rain Dance is a fast-paced journey of two women whose journeys are woven together seamlessly.  I plan to re-read it again soon.  -CW

I enjoyed everything about Rain Dance…the plot, Scripture, and message of God’s love. - JJ

I enjoyed every minute of Rain Dance!  It’s an awesome story.  Rain Dance will touch all women who read it…and help heal wounded hearts.  -JD

Rain Dance touched me on so many different levels.  It’s a beautiful poignant story of faith, hope, love, and friendship. The author brought such humanity to the characters and a deep, moving understanding of infertile women and post-abortive women. AA

Rain Dance is amazing.  -SB

Wow.  Rain Dance is a blessing to me. - PD

Rain Dance is an incredible book.  Jonica’s thoughts and prayers seemed to come straight from my own journals.  I wasn’t prepared for to deal with Stacie – but I came to love her. It is obvious much prayer and personal experience went into these 275 pages…I believe God will use this book mightily in the life of each person who is willing to read it.  JS

Excellent writing.  Wonderful word pictures.  –KY

I’ve read Rain Dance three times and learn something new every time.  This book really touched my heart.  -JR

I had to stop reading Rain Dance several times to dry my tears…my heart was deeply touched.  -MG

Rain Dance was wonderful!  -JP

I was so enthralled with Rain Dance.  I’ve read thousands of books but none of them have drawn me into the lives of the characters like this book.  I could not put it down.  -KP

I’m fourteen years old.  I just finished reading Rain Dance.  It’s helped me make some important decisions.  -KD

Rain Dance is my favorite book.  It’s awesome.  I’m in high school and this story is important. - AW

 The way Joy connected both of these women's lives of suffering from unchosen childlessness for one, and chosen abortion for the other, was done with much love and care.  It really tugged at my heart.  From this story I have learned  to have more compassion for women who suffer both of these life situations. - JW

 Raindance brings together the many diverse angles in the prolife and abortion debate while showing the reader how friendships can flourish with those whose views differ radically from our own.   I was inspired by Jonica’s genuine day to day relationship with God lived out in her prayers and conversations with Him.  It is rare one gets such an intimate glimpse into the raw emotions of living daily with such things as infertility, abortion and life choices.   The hope that Raindance gives its reader is life changing. –JS

Joy does a brilliant job of telling a story from two different perspectives, simultaneously. As an aspiring author myself, I would not even consider such an attempt. While I enjoyed this novel, my wife and her friends loved this literary work and talked about it for weeks. One can’t go wrong by reading this novel. It’s a keeper!  -DB

Absolutely wonderful book! Joy does a wonderful job of portraying each persons view and standpoints a book worth reading over and over :)  Amanda

 Rain Dance is a story of true reality, extreme honesty and enormous life-changing love between its characters and God.  YAK

"Through Rain Dance, Joy gave me insight into the pain of abortion and what comes after.  We need to keep these women in our prayers. PH

Joy brings together two women who are polar opposites and weaves their lives together in a poignant and thought-provoking way. SM

It's a wonderful book.  I laughed and cried and praised God for what he can and does do, in real life and in fiction.  I plan on passing it around to my friends.  Thank you for writing your book and sharing your God given gift.  LM

Rain Dance was a very touching book, even though I have never struggled with the issues that it focuses on.  Once I picked up the book, it was hard to put it down because I became very involved in their lives.  I believe Rain Dance is a powerful story that very accurately portrays women who have had an abortion and women who can't have children, and brings them together in a very unique way. LR

What happens when a Christian woman unable to have children extends friendship to a postabortive woman?  In the unique novel RAIN DANCE, author Joy DeKok explores the potential of such a relationship, providing a tender look at the compassion of Christ.—CC

Rain Dance opens doors many people ignore and talks about issues that really matter. I have walked a very similar road and I rejoiced as I read this honest, often heartwrenching, story. I knew as I read it that it had to be written from a heart that knows. Every church library should have this book!   TT

Rain Dance - what it meant for meThis gave a name and a face to the struggle of the barren and the abortive woman. I have not personally shared either of these experiences, but I have a better sense of their trials. This has given me a better understanding of how I can help and how to pray specifically for their needs. LA

Joy is not only a talented writer but also a beautiful person, inside and out.  Her book, Rain Dance, is a touching story that displays how God puts the right people in our path at just the right time and how He can turn our mistakes into stepping stones and our sorrow into beauty.  bcRain Dance by Joy DeKok is a journey into real life in the form of fiction. DeKok fully explores the terrain of infertility and abortion.  DeKok's characters are full, rich and real. No matter your feelings about the subject matter, Rain Dance will touch your heart.

Andrea Sisco www.armchairinterviews.com

 In Rain Dance, Joy puts into words the deep emotions that post-abortive women often cannot articulate our selves.  Whether you are post-abortive, struggle with infertility or not, you will receive an amazing glimpse into the lives of two women and their unlikely friendship, that teaches us all to accept others like Christ does.-Julie Bashore, Post-Abortion Counselor and Educator, Healing Hearts Ministries

 The author of Rain Dance has successfully walked in shoes that did not fit in order to give us insight into two hearts colliding.  Joy has insight into feelings and depths of emotions which can only be gained through a teachable heart while walking in the Spirit of God. -Elizabeth Verchio, Executive Director, Victims of Choice

Rain Dance is a beautiful story that stays with you long after you turn the last page. Like ripples on pond, the messages of forgiveness and grace linger in your heart. -Vicki Tiede, Author/Speaker for Grace Lessons

 Rain Dance is the catalyst that opened my heart and allowed me to finally grieve for my baby…and to feel not only forgiven but also healed. SM (post-abortive reader)

Rain Dance takes two heartbreaking issues in women’s lives and binds them together with unending and powerful love. The story has a few surprising nuggets of gold as God’s love is revealed. -Reader