I thought that Helping Hands was a good conclusion to the other novel Baggage Burdens. It is a fast read and easy to identify with the characters from real life.. I would recommend anyone who reads Baggage Burdens to be sure to read the conclusion to the story in Helping Hands.
Rated 5 out of 5
verified reader –
“Excellent. Well worth the read.
Rated 5 out of 5
M Lopez –
“Drawing on his personal wisdom and experiences, Ken Saik shows you ways to transform negative emotions into positive ones, how to encourage yourself, and how to overcome fear.”
Rated 5 out of 5
verified reader –
“Could not put it down-always a sure sign of a good read. But it is so much more. Ken Saik’s story makes you take a pause and do a little internal reflection for yourself.”
Rated 5 out of 5
A Ortiz –
“A great storyteller”
Rated 5 out of 5
Derrick McElroy –
“Ken saik uses Helping Hands to illustrate that we are never alone in our journey through life.”
Rated 5 out of 5
The Adverters –
Ken uses his easy to understand writing style and stories (personal and other inspirational stories) to demonstrate God’s Presence in our lives during the good and bad times. He shows how a Mother cares for her children through this story- for example the story- She is disturbed by the discovery that she needs to find a way to become part of her children’s lives. Her efforts are hampered by having no car, by her job that is temporarily on hold, and by her fear of dipping into the limited funds in her back account. While her physical injuries are healing, she continues to be haunted by her lifelong psychological scars. To whom can she turn to for help? – ends up realizing that God’s presence is needed. Helping Hands is full of encouragement and hope. Ken shows us how to relate to daily events and current situations of our lives- illustrating how we can apply God’s Promises to our lives and find Hope in our trials, darkness, and despair.
Rated 5 out of 5
Edith Wairimu –
Reviewed By Edith Wairimu for Readers’ Favorite
In the Christian contemporary romance novel, Helping Hands: Companion of Baggage Burdens by Ken Saik, a woman finds solace and guidance from a loyal friend as she deals with painful memories and heals from physical wounds. Jill is struggling to re-establish her life as she recovers from a devastating accident. She longs to be involved again in her children’s lives after her long hospital stay but the children seem to have made their own plans. Without a car and unable to return to her former job in the short term, Jill wonders whether her life will ever return to what it used to be some months ago. Her friend, Bill, sticks by her, helping her navigate current challenges and face other traumatic events in her childhood and past.
Through Jill’s courage in dealing with her past and recovering from physical and emotional wounds, Helping Hands shows that healing is possible even though Jill has lived in pain for years. I found Bill to be a likable main character too for his support and patience when guiding Jill toward recovery. I loved that the book portrays a realistic image of relationships and includes helpful tools for handling disputes within families and working toward reconciliation. Each character is fleshed out including the supporting characters as the motives behind the decisions they make are examined. Helping Hands: Companion of Baggage Burdens by Ken Saik is a realistic and moving romance novel with authentic characters. It inspires hope that healing from psychological and physical trauma can be achieved through faith and support.
Rated 5 out of 5
Pikasho Deka –
Helping Hands: Companion of Baggage Burdens is a slice-of-life drama novel by Ken Saik. Following a car accident, Jill Kreshky wakes up from a coma after spending weeks in the hospital, only to realize that her marriage of over twenty-five years is over. With dwindling funds in her account, no vehicle to travel in, and her children busy with their own lives, Jill has a hard time dealing with the aftermath of her failed marriage. Enter Bill Wynchuck, a widower, psychologist, and friend, who helps Jill regain her lost self-esteem and restores her faith in God. As Jill and Bill spend more time together, they start falling for each other. However, before Jill embarks on a new journey in her life, she must first make amends for her past mistakes and learn to forgive someone whose words continue to haunt her.
Ken Saik tells a poignant tale of love, compassion, and forgiveness that is bound to strike a chord in your heart. This book is about learning from your past mistakes and striving to do better with the help of your close friends and family. The characters are credible and grounded, with real problems and day-to-day struggles that make them relatable and thoroughly compelling. Jill and Bill have palpable chemistry, and their scenes together were some of my personal favorites from the book. An engaging story that reiterates the power of faith and love, Helping Hands is a feel-good novel that leaves you with a sense of positivity, making you optimistic about the future. Highly recommended.
Ann McKinnon –
I thought that Helping Hands was a good conclusion to the other novel Baggage Burdens. It is a fast read and easy to identify with the characters from real life.. I would recommend anyone who reads Baggage Burdens to be sure to read the conclusion to the story in Helping Hands.
verified reader –
“Excellent. Well worth the read.
M Lopez –
“Drawing on his personal wisdom and experiences, Ken Saik shows you ways to transform negative emotions into positive ones, how to encourage yourself, and how to overcome fear.”
verified reader –
“Could not put it down-always a sure sign of a good read. But it is so much more. Ken Saik’s story makes you take a pause and do a little internal reflection for yourself.”
A Ortiz –
“A great storyteller”
Derrick McElroy –
“Ken saik uses Helping Hands to illustrate that we are never alone in our journey through life.”
The Adverters –
Ken uses his easy to understand writing style and stories (personal and other inspirational stories) to demonstrate God’s Presence in our lives during the good and bad times. He shows how a Mother cares for her children through this story- for example the story- She is disturbed by the discovery that she needs to find a way to become part of her children’s lives. Her efforts are hampered by having no car, by her job that is temporarily on hold, and by her fear of dipping into the limited funds in her back account. While her physical injuries are healing, she continues to be haunted by her lifelong psychological scars. To whom can she turn to for help? – ends up realizing that God’s presence is needed. Helping Hands is full of encouragement and hope. Ken shows us how to relate to daily events and current situations of our lives- illustrating how we can apply God’s Promises to our lives and find Hope in our trials, darkness, and despair.
Edith Wairimu –
Reviewed By Edith Wairimu for Readers’ Favorite
In the Christian contemporary romance novel, Helping Hands: Companion of Baggage Burdens by Ken Saik, a woman finds solace and guidance from a loyal friend as she deals with painful memories and heals from physical wounds. Jill is struggling to re-establish her life as she recovers from a devastating accident. She longs to be involved again in her children’s lives after her long hospital stay but the children seem to have made their own plans. Without a car and unable to return to her former job in the short term, Jill wonders whether her life will ever return to what it used to be some months ago. Her friend, Bill, sticks by her, helping her navigate current challenges and face other traumatic events in her childhood and past.
Through Jill’s courage in dealing with her past and recovering from physical and emotional wounds, Helping Hands shows that healing is possible even though Jill has lived in pain for years. I found Bill to be a likable main character too for his support and patience when guiding Jill toward recovery. I loved that the book portrays a realistic image of relationships and includes helpful tools for handling disputes within families and working toward reconciliation. Each character is fleshed out including the supporting characters as the motives behind the decisions they make are examined. Helping Hands: Companion of Baggage Burdens by Ken Saik is a realistic and moving romance novel with authentic characters. It inspires hope that healing from psychological and physical trauma can be achieved through faith and support.
Pikasho Deka –
Helping Hands: Companion of Baggage Burdens is a slice-of-life drama novel by Ken Saik. Following a car accident, Jill Kreshky wakes up from a coma after spending weeks in the hospital, only to realize that her marriage of over twenty-five years is over. With dwindling funds in her account, no vehicle to travel in, and her children busy with their own lives, Jill has a hard time dealing with the aftermath of her failed marriage. Enter Bill Wynchuck, a widower, psychologist, and friend, who helps Jill regain her lost self-esteem and restores her faith in God. As Jill and Bill spend more time together, they start falling for each other. However, before Jill embarks on a new journey in her life, she must first make amends for her past mistakes and learn to forgive someone whose words continue to haunt her.
Ken Saik tells a poignant tale of love, compassion, and forgiveness that is bound to strike a chord in your heart. This book is about learning from your past mistakes and striving to do better with the help of your close friends and family. The characters are credible and grounded, with real problems and day-to-day struggles that make them relatable and thoroughly compelling. Jill and Bill have palpable chemistry, and their scenes together were some of my personal favorites from the book. An engaging story that reiterates the power of faith and love, Helping Hands is a feel-good novel that leaves you with a sense of positivity, making you optimistic about the future. Highly recommended.