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Not just a typical ‘how-to’ book… but a beautifully curated story that emphasizes the significance of keeping your word. Explore the many ways it helped the readers!
Denise H.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
The image of Calvin sitting by the water, wrestling with whether to keep his word, will stay with me forever. My Promise to Emily is a beautiful reminder that God honors those who honor their promises.
Mark R.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
A moving reminder that sometimes God sends us messengers in unexpected ways. Emily’s presence in this story touched my heart deeply. How she made him realize the power of keeping his word was beautiful.
Tasha L.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Emily’s trust and Calvin’s choice to honor his promise reminded me that even the smallest commitments can carry eternal weight. It’s a story that makes you want to be better and to keep your word.
Angela M.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
I felt the weight of his struggle as he realized that promises are more than casual commitments — they shape who we are. The moment with the silver catfish gave me chills. It showed how God steps in when we choose to be faithful.
Jerome P.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
What touched me most in My Promise to Emily was how honestly it captured the inner battle between wanting to hold on to something for yourself and choosing to keep your word. Calvin’s promise to Emily might seem small on the surface — just a fish — but the meaning ran so much deeper. It was about integrity, trust, and the kind of faith that believes God will provide. The story left me asking myself: When I give my word, do I live up to it? I’ll be carrying that question for a long time.
Samuel D.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
My Promise to Emily reminded me that a promise isn’t just words; it’s a sacred bond. Watching Calvin keep his word to Emily moved me more than I expected.
Linda R.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
It’s rare to read a story that makes you stop and ask yourself, ‘Do I really keep my promises?’ This one did. High time that people realize how critical it is for their character and personality to keep their word.
Melissa H.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Emily’s trust was pure, and Calvin’s choice to honor it was powerful. It reminded me of the promises I’ve made to my own children and how much they matter.
Charles G.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
The beauty of this book is how it shows that integrity doesn’t come from grand gestures, but from keeping your word when it matters most, even if it’s as small as giving up the fish you catch.
Pastor J. Allen.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
This book gently teaches that promises are sacred because they mirror God’s own faithfulness to us. The story of Calvin and Emily made me believe again in the power of a kept word.
Teresa V.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
The moment Calvin had to choose between holding onto the fish or keeping his promise made me look back at the many such instances in my life. It’s such a simple act on the surface, but it carried the weight of his entire character.
Ray M.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
I thought I was just picking up a nice story, but it turned out to be a lesson I needed. Calvin’s journey shows that the way we keep our promises says more about us than anything else we do.
Henry C.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Promises aren’t just agreements; they are bridges of trust. Thank you, Calvin for reminding the world that.
Darlene W.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Reading My Promise to Emily was like sitting down with a wise friend who wasn’t afraid to tell the truth. The promise wasn’t about the fish, it was about respect, trust, and a man’s word being his bond. This book reminded me that when you give your word, you give a piece of yourself. And keeping that promise, even when it’s hard, is what defines your character.
Gloria F.
"Raw, real, and unforgettable."
Sometimes the simplest stories carry the greatest truths. My Promise to Emily made me want to slow down, reflect, and make sure I keep the promises I’ve made to those I love.