From Midwest Book Review, Senior Reviewer, MBR: MBR Bookwatch, September 2025
Love a Boll Weevil
Bonnye Matthews
Fathom Publishing
https://www.fathompublishing.com
9781954896291, $8.99 Kindle, 192 pages
https://www.amazon.com/Love-Boll-Weevil-Lessons-Taught-ebook/dp/B0FHFFRFL3
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-a-boll-weevil-bonnye-matthews/1147824669
Synopsis: Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. — 1 Kings 18:37 King James Version (KJV)
This captivating memoir chronicles the spiritual odyssey of a young girl whose communion with God began in her early years. By the tender age of three, she found it natural to converse with him, often receiving counsel and support through his voice. Despite her mother’s disapproval of her prayerful hours, she heeded her faith – a decision she terms as an act of ‘holy disobedience.’
As her life unfolded, she experienced the transformative power of God, witnessing her faith being rejuvenated, fortified, and deeply entrenched. One of the most poignant moments in her narrative is her comparing her life to the boll weevil – an often-misunderstood insect with a crucial role and concealed strength. Similarly, she unearthed her purpose and resilience through adversity.
Ultimately, God revealed her mission: to write this book and share her testimony with the world, offering a powerful account of walking in faith and praising him through every chapter of life.
And he said unto them, go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. —
Mark 16:15 King James Version (KJV)
Critique: Love a Boll Weevil is a moving testament to God’s presence in the world and his guiding hand in the life of a young girl. Through his words of encouragement, he walked beside her throughout her life’s journey, ultimately revealing his purpose in choosing her to share his message.
Bonnye Matthews’ writing resonates with the clarity and authority of a divine voice. With each chapter, readers will feel the profound weight of heavenly truths etching themselves into their minds, a testament to the author’s divine inspiration. This is a work rich in substance and purpose – one that the world is truly fortunate to receive.
This book has the power not only to strengthen a reader’s faith in God but also to guide them toward him for the first time, providing a sense of guidance and support. Few books can touch both mind and heart so profoundly.
Suzie Housley, Professional Book Reviewer. Midwest Book Review