Originally titled Grace, this award-winning novel gets a brand-new look in this beautiful repackage.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and The Mistletoe Promise comes a novel filled with hope and redemption about two teens who turn to each other to find trust and love.
If only I could stay with you forever. I would.
Eric is having a hard time adjusting to his family’s move from California to Utah. Then he meets Grace—his classmate and a runaway—dumpster diving behind the burger joint where he works. Eric decides the only thing to do is to hide Grace in the clubhouse in his backyard.
With the adults concerned about the looming Cuban Missile Crisis and his father recovering from an immune disorder, Eric grows closer to Grace but can their new relationship survive the harsh realities of life?
In this poignant, sensitive, and realistic narrative, Richard Paul Evans shares Grace’s heartbreaking predicament and Eric’s realization that everything is not as simple as it might appear.
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"Richard Paul Evans always does a wonderful job bringing social issues to light in a way that readers can handle...and he leaves us with the knowledge that we, too, can help out. His novel Grace does just that. Told through the eyes of a teenage boy, we learn the story of Grace, and it's one that could unfortunately be told by too many...Yet another thought-provoking book by Evans. (On a side note, I'm always impressed with his philanthropic works. He's a good man who has luckily been recognized for the 'goodness' he does.)"
— Cara (4 out of 5 stars)
“Evans knows how to pull on the heartstrings, and the conclusion to this one will have readers reaching for a hankie.”
— Publishers Weekly“Touching and sad, this is sure to match Evans’ previous successes on the bestsellers list.”
— Library Journal" As usual I was not disappointed in this one! A beautiful, heartbreaking yet hopeful book. A must read! "
— Darcie, 2/16/2014" finsihed this book in one day. really enjoyed the story telling. "
— Amber, 2/6/2014" This book made me cry.. It is amazing how one person can make such a difference in someone else's life. This is a wonderful book. "
— Toni, 2/2/2014" Didn't really like this. Way too sad. I felt badly for his wife in the end because clearly, she was always his second choice. "
— Trisha, 2/1/2014" I liked this book, it is a fast read. It is sad though and covers a subject that is not pleasant but is unfortunately out there. "
— Jana, 1/31/2014" Easy to read. Read it in one day. I liked the story. "
— Sherae, 1/26/2014" I thought this was a wonderful, yet very sad heartfelt tale about compassion for others. If we all could look outside ourselves and realize for even just a fraction of a second. How it feels to care for someone who is truly in need, Then maybe we just might get a glimpse of what "Life" Is really all about. "
— Bart, 1/23/2014" I found this in the audio section of our library and was pleasantly surprised by the book. I enjoyed it a lot - UNTIL THE END!!! I must admit I am a happy endings type woman and this was not it - it was such a depressing and sad ending...sigh....but the main body was really good. "
— Kellie, 1/22/2014" I read this one in less than one day. It's such a sweet, yet heartbreaking story. It's a good reminder that there is always someone that has it harder than we do, and makes you realize what a resounding effect that people have on our lives. "
— Brandy, 1/17/2014" I would give it a 4.5 stars, wish it was an option. I read this in 2 days, had a hard time putting it down. Very good, very sad. Would recommend. "
— Alexandra, 1/15/2014" Des keeps giving me these books that make me cry. I don't normally like this, even when I'm home alone; however, this time I was on a plane with close to 100 other people. Otherwise, this was a good book. It is a quick read and is worth the time. "
— Mark, 1/7/2014" Thought it would be a sweet Christmas read, but I was mistaken! I enjoyed it, but it was actually very depressing. "
— Lauramccue, 12/26/2013" Another moving Christmas story from Richard Paul Evans. "
— LemonLinda, 12/17/2013" This book had a great story with great characters. I really liked how parts of Grace's diary were included at the beginning of every chapter. A great holiday read during christmas time. "
— Jeffrey, 12/7/2013" I thought it was predictable, a little disturbing, but I liked how it opened the readers mind to what is going on out there in this big world. "
— Kari, 12/5/2013" Mr. Evans' books are always thought provoking. I loved this one even though everyone does not end up living happily ever after. I read the whole book in a couple of hours. But I will remember it for a long time. It touched my heart. "
— Suzanne, 12/1/2013" Not your usual Christmas story -- in fact, it has a sad and yet uplifting ending. "
— Holly, 11/21/2013" Loved this story about a young boy who hides a run-away girl in his treehouse. "
— Julie, 10/14/2013" A beautiful story about sacrifice, friendship and love, this book is one of my all time favorites. My heart aches for the children who suffer what Grace has. Every time I read it, I am reminded that there IS a difference I can make in this world- if only I care to take the time. "
— Jenny, 4/29/2013" I love the way Richard Paul Evans writes. His is the kind of book I have a hard time putting down... He has some hard lessons, but I love the way he writes. "
— Peggy, 4/3/2013" It was ok. I thought it was fairly predictable. "
— April, 3/22/2013" I know, I know, it's a totally cheesy Christmas book. But, when I was in high school a teacher read us one of his and now, I am hooked! "
— Jillcocking, 1/13/2013" I loved this story about a courageous young woman. READ IT! "
— Tiff, 11/8/2012" I loved this book!! I got it for Christmas and I absolutly loved it!!! I cried!! Yeah, you will need some kleenex for this book!! :) "
— Kaitlin, 10/14/2012" I would give this a 3.5. Not my favorite of his books but a quick enjoyable read. "
— Kim, 9/11/2012" Good for a quick, relaxing read. "
— Sheri, 8/1/2012" Sweet little story. A tear jerker. "
— Richelle, 5/6/2012" I liked the book. It dealt with some issues very personal issues for me. It was a fairly quick read and I liked how it felt very personal to the author as well. I would recommend it to a friend but I am not sure I would read it again myself. "
— Charlene, 5/5/2012" I actually really liked this book, but it was also sad. Really sad. And I don't handle really sad very well. "
— Kerry, 1/27/2012" I know he's a cheesy writer but I guess I'm a sucker for cheese. I really liked this book. It made me think. Sad. "
— Ashleigh, 1/8/2012" This book was good, but kind of a sad holiday tale. It makes a good point and I really enjoyed it! "
— Aubrie, 9/20/2011" this book was really sad especially at christmas time. I don't think that I would recommend it. "
— Danni, 8/24/2011" Easy read. This book made me think a little about what I would do if faced with similar situations that the teen characters are faced with. It's interesting that when put into certain situations, we find our values challenged. "
— Krista, 5/17/2011" I was actually surprised by how much I liked this book! "
— Amy, 5/10/2011" Such a good book highly recommended. Quick read but only because you can't put it down. I look forward to reading more books by this author. "
— N, 4/28/2011" I think this is no doubt his best book. It was a walk into the past and also a look into a tragic life of a young person who couldn't ever have survived it all on her own. "
— Liz, 4/27/2011" This is one of my favorite books! I haven't lent it out nor will I give it away! "
— Danette, 4/18/2011" This was a little slow I though for a Richard Paul Evans. The end made me cry, as all his books do. Just not my favorite of his. "
— Melissa, 4/18/2011" A poignant story of innocence, loss thereof, and child abuse, told by a lad who befriends a victim. I liked it despite the heavy plot, which had its lovely moments. "
— Sandra, 4/14/2011" It was well written and unfortunately very true to life. Made me sad. "
— Cme, 4/14/2011" Not my favorite Richard Paul Evans... "
— Robin, 4/5/2011" This book is about a run away girl Grace in the 1960's and a boy Eric who helps her and tries to save her. A touching story. "
— Kristen, 3/9/2011" This book made me cry. It's a true story of great friendship "
— Tiffany, 3/1/2011" Child abuse should never be hidden and should not happen. May we strive harder to protect our children. "
— Mary, 2/14/2011" Good book, but not exactly what I expected. I wouldn't say it was the best by Evans. "
— Jessica, 2/10/2011" So sad! But an excellent book! "
— Denise, 2/7/2011Richard Paul Evans is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Christmas Box. Each of his more than thirty-five novels has been a New York Times bestseller. , the Romantic Times Best Women’s Novel of the Year Award, the German Audience Gold Award for Romance, five Religion Communicators Council Wilbur Awards, the Washington Times Humanitarian of the Century Award, and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award .There are more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Learn more at Facebook.com/RPEFans or his website RichardPaulEvans.com.