Angela Hunt's compelling sequel to her Christy Award nominee Doesn't She Look Natural? delivers a revealing look at friendship and family, life and death. Now living in the Victorian funeral home she inherited, Jennifer struggles to rebuild her post-divorce life in Florida. But when this busy mother, mortuary student, and embalmer's apprentice learns her new friend's true identity, her faith is severely tested.
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"I really enjoyed all three books in this series. The author did a fantastic job of developing interesting characters who were each dealing with their own personal growth. Well written and believable, any reader could identify with something one of the characters were experiencing."
— Tracy (4 out of 5 stars)
" Wow, for some reason it took me a long time to finish this book. It is not as compelling as some of her other books but it has some great lessons about abortion and racism. It is the second in the Fairlawn series. The third has not been released yet. This author also wrote "The Nativity Story" and the "The Tale of The Three Trees." "
— Camie, 2/20/2014" I so enjoy books by Angela Hunt. This is book 2 in the Fairlawn series. Jennifer Graham, the main character is a mother and student who inherits a funeral parlor. She also meets McLane Larson whose ties to Jennifer go much deeper than friendship. Fun book. "
— Cathy, 2/13/2014" 1st book in the series was much better, I will check out the last book...but would have skipped the rest if this was first. "
— Larissa, 2/5/2014" Wow, this had some tough stuff. I was almost crying by the end. It really spoke about trusting God and praying even though our prayers may not be answered the way we want them to be. It also brought up thoughts about race and interracial marriage. GREAT READ!!! "
— Kylie, 1/28/2014" Great read, with a great message! "
— Lissa, 1/28/2014" I liked the second book in the Fairlawn series. More about mortuary science, a sister the main character never knew she had surfaces, and the theme of racism is explored. This book did a good job of showing how overt racism may be largely gone from our society, but subtle perhaps even more insidious racism still thrives. Like the main character, I automatically assumed that a caucasian character's husband would be caucasian, unless I was told otherwise. It made me examine some of my own prejudices and feelings. "
— Andrea, 1/27/2014" I didn't finish this book before it was due back to the library. "
— Kathy, 1/22/2014" This is book 2 out of 3 in the series. It is weirdly entertaining as it gives you details about the running of a funeral home. Not in a gruesome manner - more in a matter of fact, this is how you do it way. Again the characters are strong and the story is entertaining. "
— Maggie, 1/12/2014" Loved this book. Could Angela Hunt have taken on any more issues of the day? Racism, Abortion, etc? All woven into a great story that was fun to read but also made you think about yourself and what you believe!! "
— Trish, 12/21/2013" Did not like this one as well as "Doesn't She Look Natural" but still a good book. It seemed like there was too much "crammed" into the book to resolve neatly. However I like the way the main character is growing and changing. "
— Valerie, 12/6/2013" This series is not nearly as deep as her other books! "
— Babz, 11/26/2013" Wow! Just hit me over the head (over and over) with Christian Fundamentalism and political polemics, why don't you? "
— Rachel, 10/30/2013" If you don't want to be preached at, don't read this book. Seriously, I was tipped off somewhat by the mention of "faith" on the back cover, but damn. "
— Katie, 10/19/2013" Very good second of the series. Most enjoyable. "
— Betsy, 9/6/2013" This was a great second book to the triology. There were a few surprises. There were a few aha moments and a lot of self reflection on a serious topic. I would recommend it but only if you read the first book. It's definitely a build off triology. "
— Karen, 5/2/2013" Nice follow-up to the first in the series. "
— Maureen, 1/17/2013" First book I've read by this author and I was not disappointed. She had me in tears at the end and like's to throw a few curves at you, which is something I love in a good book. I will pick up another one by her soon. "
— Holly, 6/15/2012" Thought provoking writing of relationship, faith, trust, & race. "
— Lucy, 5/7/2012" Excellent book. 2nd in Fairlawn series. i enjoyed the first book but this one had a deeper, controversial plot. Well written and good story. Can't wait to read the next one. "
— Carol, 12/5/2011" learned more about embalming that I wanted to know... "
— Debbie, 11/28/2011" Good story, interesting setting! "
— Linda, 9/30/2011" 2nd in series. Really touching story about family and loss. "
— Melissa, 6/30/2011" I loved this series. I read them out of order and read this one last and I think it's the best one. The author took a hard subject, funeral homes, and was able to build a series out of it while also inserting other socially relavent topics. "
— Heather, 4/17/2011" I enjoyed this book. The story line was light but well-written, and the characters seemed like friends. "
— Lisa, 3/22/2011" I love the way Angela mixes her storytelling with Christian truths and applications! This is the 2nd in the series and just as good as the first. "
— Cheryl, 12/23/2010" This series is not nearly as deep as her other books! "
— Babz, 11/6/2010" Very good second of the series. Most enjoyable. "
— Betsy, 11/1/2010" Excellent book. 2nd in Fairlawn series. i enjoyed the first book but this one had a deeper, controversial plot. Well written and good story. Can't wait to read the next one. "
— Carol, 9/21/2009" Great read, with a great message! "
— Lissa, 7/31/2009" 1st book in the series was much better, I will check out the last book...but would have skipped the rest if this was first. "
— Larissa, 3/30/2009" Wow! Just hit me over the head (over and over) with Christian Fundamentalism and political polemics, why don't you? "
— Rachel, 3/1/2009" This was a great second book to the triology. There were a few surprises. There were a few aha moments and a lot of self reflection on a serious topic. I would recommend it but only if you read the first book. It's definitely a build off triology. "
— Karen, 2/26/2009" Saw it on hte new shelft at the library and picked it up. It was a nice, light easy read, didn't have to think too much. A bit predictible in places. "
— Kristy, 1/3/2009" First book I've read by this author and I was not disappointed. She had me in tears at the end and like's to throw a few curves at you, which is something I love in a good book. I will pick up another one by her soon. "
— Holly, 12/5/2008Carol Monda is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and accomplished voice-over artist. She is also an award-winning actor known for her work in Out of Season, After You Left, and The Gentlemen.