Wonderful story of healing and hope -- not schmaltzy. I happened to be reading it the week of the tornado devastation in a small Kansas town (May '07). Eerie to watch the TV coverage and think about both real and fictional characters here in the Midwest.
Helpful Score: 3
Definitely a 5 star read. I am in absolute awe at the quality of this book. I would even recommend it for high school students as required reading. It's really incredible, thought-provoking, and fantastic literature!
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent book. I read 'Tending Roses' many years ago so I really can't compare but I think I really enjoyed them both. Both moving stories about healing relationships. Great writing - I have all of her books and look forward to reading more. Carol
Helpful Score: 1
This was my first Wingate book; I'd stumbled across it because it looked interesting, and I was quite impressed by it. I've since read Tending Roses, and this was the stronger of the two books.
There were elements in here that reminded me of Carolyn Haines' non-mysteries, Touched and Summer of the Redeemer, both of which are books I loved.
All three are worth it, but personally, I'd skip Tending Roses.
There were elements in here that reminded me of Carolyn Haines' non-mysteries, Touched and Summer of the Redeemer, both of which are books I loved.
All three are worth it, but personally, I'd skip Tending Roses.
Helpful Score: 1
great story of hope
