Grace had few regrets about
her life or her world. A pinch of this, a dash
of that, love and laughter in good measure,
a few tears to soften her vision when what she
saw was too much to bear. And she loved life
like she loved her God rich in depth and full
of flavor. Leslie's entire life had been spent
building up the size of her world. Bigger office,
bigger salary, bigger car. She had fought tooth
and nail to gain power and status, and both
were now hers. Without warning the elderly woman
and the busy young professional find themselves
recuperating from surgery in the same hospital
room. Their very different worlds have converged
and been reduced to a space measuring ten by
twelve. But it is here that, just as unexpectedly,
a great expansion of spirit awaits. Together
they journey to a gift a new understanding and
awareness of the true beauty and purpose of
life. (c) Amazon.com
I haven't read this book
myself yet, but I am a fan of T. Davis Bunn
so I'm sure this will fall in his tradition
of well-written, entertaining, and sensitive
books.
A Delightful Parable of
Unexpected Encounters In the Tradition of The
Quilt & The Gift. Ariel had dreamed about this
chance, but she never thought it would come
so soon. Only halfway through her training came
the surprise assignment: she was to be sent
as an undercover messenger with a mission of
hope to the city of Philadelphia. Expecting
the City of Brother Love, what she discovers
is a harsh urban landscape where crime, poverty,
and the extent of human indifference is overwhelming.
When a street thief pilfers her secret pass
card, Ariel loses the access she needs to get
back home. To make matters worse, she fears
that the thief might use her card to gain unauthorized
entry. However, the tables are turned when he
finds that his brief encounter with Ariel throws
a disturbing light into the depths of his heart.
When the two finally meet again, both are in
for a big surprise. (c) Amazon.com
This is on my list to read.
See comments from above.
Angie Picard has returned
to her home in the hill country with a passion
for teaching. But Angie has also come home as
a young widow whose sorrow runs deep. Melissa
Nealey moves to the hilltown after the death
of her mother, and in the lonely girls face
Angie recognizes a mirror image of her own haunting
mask. Angie's attempt to intervene in Melissa's
life draws her into conflict with the girls
father. But the key to their happiness lies
with the secret hidden within Melissa's most
precious gift from her mother, a lovely little
music box. (c) Amazon.com
I have read this book and
thoroughly enjoyed it! It was a heartwarming
tale about the blending of two families into
one. I sincerely recommend this book for anyone,
but especially for those with blended families
who recognize the unique struggles they face!
A Truly Beautiful Story
That Transcends Time and Place. This is the
story of Mary, an elderly grandmother whose
gnarled, arthritic hands have a beauty all their
own. They represent so many skills, so many
memories, so many stories to be told. Anyone
who had met Mary described her as beautiful
she had always been there to listen and comfort
and encourage those who were in pain, those
who had lost their way. And yet in the twilight
of her days, Mary felt a gentle yearning in
her heart, the whisper of a melody she strained
to hear-. There was something left undone. When
Mary becomes convinced that the task still unfinished
is to make one more very special quilt, with
every stitch sewn in prayer and thankfulness,
the impact on her family and the surrounding
community cannot be contained. No one who gets
involved with this quilting project will ever
be quite the same again! (c) Amazon.com
I am an amateur quilter
so I'm sure I would love this book. As of now,
I have not read it yet. It's going at the top
of my "to read" list!
One Shenandoah Winter
is a delightful story about the people in a
small, fiercely protective town who must adjust
to the arrival of change. Connie Wilkes, assistant
mayor of Hillsboro, finds her usually routine
life plagued by worries. Worries about the new
doctor, who is desperately needed in the small
town but who may not stay. Worries about her
beloved aging Uncle Poppa Joe. Worries about
a young friend who plans to marry quickly. Used
to her solitary, but sometimes lonely, existence,
Connie must deal with the added stresses in
her life and prepare for big changes that are
coming her way. Will she learn to depend on
God during these trying times?
This was a good, solid
novel dealing with the everyday lives of people
who must struggle to accept change as tribulations
come their way. I enjoyed it at the time. although
it is not particularly memorable.
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