Book Reviews

What do you want out of life? “True love” is the answer many people would give. Karen Masood was no different. Karen’s quest for true love begins within her dysfunctional family. Many will be able to identify with the disruptive upbringing she describes and her growing-up experiences will shed light on questions the reader might have about their own upbringing. Teen and college years thrust Karen into new life challenges which lead up to Karen’s pursuit of being a NY City fashion designer. As the reader, one will repeatedly gasp in disbelief as Karen authentically and honestly relates her vulnerability in life predicaments, love relationships and multiple marriages. Karen’s true love quest is accomplished by God Himself doing the match making in a most remarkable encounter with Steven, a pastor and a former Muslim. Now, Steven as her husband, and Karen serve together in their 'Jesus to Muslims' Ministry. Ultimately, Karen finds her really true love in the Lord Himself. Throughout Wedding Preparation for Eternity , Karen skillfully and artfully weaves scripture and Biblical principles into her reflective writings of her life experiences and lessons learned. This will motivate the reader to reflect on their own life experiences through the lens of Biblical principles.

Every young lady in high school and college, as well as every lady looking for True Love, needs to read Karen Masood's book! Her book can help ladies avoid pitfalls such as alcohol addiction, promiscuity, abortion, multiple marriages/divorces - as well as the painful spiritual damage that comes with them. Karen shares from her heart and experience to help ladies learn from her past.

Countless women (including me) have experienced terrible heartbreaks from seeking love our own way instead of God's way, Karen Masood's book however can help guide women to seeking and finding true love in our Creator and Savior first, and trusting Him to write our love story! Her book inspired me to trust Him in everything and enjoy love and life with the husband He has given me!

God brought Karen and Steven together in His time and way, which she reveals in beautiful detail in her book. She shows how when we seek God with all our heart, He is faithful according to His perfect will to unite a woman who loves Him with the right man who loves Him, and who will love her as Christ loves the Church! She emphasizes how God knows who is the best mate for each of His daughters, and we can trust Him in every intimate detail of our lives!

"Wedding Preparation for Eternity (A Woman's Search for True Love)", is a powerful personal account of Karen's life and how she was transformed by the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ! Karen had the courage to be totally transparent and her purpose is to offer women in today's dysfunctional culture, the truths of scripture that can transform anyone who will turn to Jesus Christ! It is a story of heartbreak, danger, and disappointment, which turns into a story of grace, hope, and a future. It is a must-read for today's broken women!....

I read the book" Wedding Preparation for Eternity". What an open and honest testimony of Karen's struggle to find the Lord, and then His plan to lead her to marry Steven. They are a perfect match and doing a great work together as partners in this important ministry of 'Jesus to Muslims'. Karen is so knowledgeable about Islam, that this book is a powerhouse of good and helpful information. I would recommend this book to all women.

I was given this book "Wedding Preparation for Eternity" (A Woman's Search for True Love) recently. I could not put the book down and read it in less than two days which is not normal for me. I was so touched by Karen's life story and her search for TRUE LOVE. I realize that there are thousands and thousands of people searching for significance and true love. I believe this book would make a beautiful movie although as I told her in person it probably would not be classified as family entertainment, as it is a woman's life experience. I am so grateful God brought Steven into her life as her husband on earth and she is becoming the Bride of Christ waiting and ready. I am believing for both Karen and Steven that God's desire is to use both their testimonies to bring glory to Him and I pray great doors of opportunity are opening daily. I am very proud of both of them for their steadfast love and faithfulness and so is our Heavenly Father.

Having read and enjoyed the book; Wedding Preparation for Eternity written by Karen Masood, I found many similarities in her life and mine. Having had a "dysfunctional" family, I realized that I too lived in the same way. My family did not have the exact same problems, but none the less, I always felt stressed. Karen had shared her ups and downs, failures and victories through this book and she encourages all women to have positive relationships that bring peace and contentment. It is very enlightening to hear a story that most women will be able to relate to in one way or another. There were some words that even I felt; joy and peace and you may also find the same.

I would encourage anyone, no matter who you are or what has happened in your life to read this book and gain knowledge about how YOU can be an overcomer. You must realize that when Karen felt the need to ask Jesus into her life, He began doing a mighty work in not only her, but her complete life. Jesus can do the same for you and this book definitely will lift you up and give you hope.

Sit down, get comfortable as you realize you are about to embark on a journey of a lifetime while reading Karen’s Masood’s autobiography, Wedding Preparation For Eternity: A Woman’s Search for True Love. Every word you read comes straight from the heart of Karen Masood. She wrote the perfect and most absolutely honest book, and in her life’s story, we can each find a piece of ourselves. It is the story of every young lady, every teenage girl, and every adult woman! Karen exposes the reader to their deeply hidden secrets and helps them to see the truth through her engaging dialogue. She is the best friend you want to have with you! In the words of her autobiography, Karen is with you. Her life story will show you how to achieve genuine freedom. Karen broke away from those destructive repetitive "Why did this happen to me AGAIN?" patterns of life. I truly thank Karen for writing this book. We have become sisters and friends, and her wise counsel has broadened my teaching and my counseling abilities. Every area of my life has been impacted through her.

In her revealing biography, Karen shares her frustrating struggle for happiness. Bad choices and bad relationships are haunting and repetitive until she finds her true bridegroom.

I found the book to be brutally honest about the decisions Karen made in her life AND that God was with her all along. This was encouraging to me because of the decisions I've made that I am not proud of. I applaud Karen in not being afraid to lay bear her sins before God and us - there is healing and renewal in repentance. Karen's story is further evidence that God works all things for our good!