Helpful Score: 2
What a wonderful book. I enjoyed myself from the moment I began reading this tale of love. I thought the characters were well developed and the story line moved was fantastic. I felt that the author captured the heartache of the father and the anger he harbored perfectly. Being a Social Workers myself I found that I could relate to the feels and frustrations of placing a child in a home that you weren't so sure was a good match. I've been conflicted myself about that. The way the author portrayed the other characters was equally as fascinating. This would be a wonderful book to read to your children while sipping coco on a cold winters night. I did not realize that the author was a minister when I ordered it and the many biblical references were a delight to read. I look forward to order his next book in the series. I am sure it will be just as delightful and heart warming as this book.
One of the best books I have read. Great read for the Christmas season! The story of a little boy and his journey through loss and his impact on his embittered grandfather.
This book is a very touching story about a family. Most of us can relate to the characters. It is very well written.
Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
This is a Christmas story, but not a typical syrupy sweet one. The time period is 1943 and the war plays a role in the plot, both at home and in battle. The story is about family relationships, assumptions we make, and the damage they can do.
It's the authors first novel which is apparent in a few places, but overall this is a strong reading experience. The story continues in the book titled The Homecoming.
It's the authors first novel which is apparent in a few places, but overall this is a strong reading experience. The story continues in the book titled The Homecoming.
