Beth Webb Hart, author of Christy Award finalist Grace at Low Tide (K1174), delivers a compelling faith-based novel that highlights a small-town girl's coming-of-age journey through her college years. A precocious and idealistic poet, Adelaide Piper can't wait to escape her tiny, South Carolina mill town for the freedoms of a prestigious, far-away university. But she's unprepared for the party school reality that soon leaves her devastated, demoralized, and desolate. And then she remembers the "Jesus freak" who'd been her best friend-until her spiritual transformation.
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"This book was interesting from the very beginning. A good book that deals with awakening spirituality, christianity & the violence of date rape & its lingering, life-long ramifications. I was interested from page 1 - in depth subject matter but an easy well flowing read."
— Melanie (4 out of 5 stars)
“A fine follow-up to [Webb Hart’s] highly praised first novel, Grace at Low Tide.”
— Booklist (starred review)" I couldn't decide between 3 and 4 stars.... so I give it 3.5 stars. Fun to read if you are from SC or live in SC. "
— Jennifer, 3/26/2013" Love this book so far. Just discovered this author and have really liked both books that i have read by her. "
— Linda, 8/4/2012" I loved Grace at Low Tide, but this book needed a better editor. The premise was promising, but it needed to end much sooner than it did. The drudgery of those last pages made it a chore to finish. "
— Lisa, 3/31/2012" Growing up sory set in the South. "
— MaryAnn, 1/8/2012" This book took me by surprise....more complex than I thought for a random pick up book from the library. Good coming of age story based in SC and VA but as the plot unfolded, dealt with more and more complex issues. I will definitely read other books by this author. "
— Heidi, 8/23/2011" This book was very slow and it took me weeks to get through a few chapters. I gave up and didn't finish. "
— Leigh, 6/17/2011" I have learned that we must appreciate what we have, seek for the luxury of life but never turn our backs into what we came from. "
— Joanna, 4/28/2011" slow start, but good read. "
— Jenna, 6/24/2010" Not what I expected when I started it, but held my attention all the way through. Left me wondering where life would take Adelaide next. Strong Christian message , but doesn't preach. Enjoyed it. "
— Phyllis, 6/23/2010" I had a hard time getting into this book, but after I forced myself to continue I really enjoyed it. An interesting coming of age story - unfortunately one that is true for many young women. "
— Emily, 6/4/2010" I wanted to like this book, but I simply could not get into it in the first couple of chapers and never finished it. "
— Deanna, 12/17/2009" I seem to be hooked on Southern authors lately. "
— Melanie, 8/5/2009" I liked this book, but wish that the beginning was edited out. At first, nothing happens to Adelaide. It isn't until she gets to college that the story really begins. I would have given it more stars if it didn't include the boring beginning. That said, the plot gets better and is worth the read. "
— Nicole, 12/20/2008" So, this book was a little contrived, on the religious side, but all in all it was a nice, quick air plane read. "
— Heather, 11/21/2008Beth Webb Hart, a South Carolina native, is a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and creative writing instructor. With a BA in English Literature from Hollins University and an MFA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence College, Webb lectures on a variety of topics and has taught creative writing on the college and high school level where she received two national awards from Scholastic, Inc. She lives with her husband and their family in Charleston.
Kate Forbes, winner of four Earphones Awards for audiobook narrating, is a professionally trained actress who has appeared on Broadway, in regional theaters, and with a renowned touring company. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, where she was active in theater, she completed an MFA at New York University School of the Arts. With this training, she launched into a successful acting career.