With more than a million copies of her books in print, bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delights multitudes of fans with her inspirational tales. Grief stricken over her father's death, Ellen Barrett returns to her hometown, temporarily leaving behind a troubled marriage. The heartache and confusion that swirl about her threaten to further weaken her already slipping faith. Yet even in this difficult time, God's path is before her-if only she has the willingness and strength to take it. "What a talent! I love her work."-Gary Smalley, best-selling author
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"Karen Kingsbury has a way in writing about life. I think every book I've read by her I find myself or part of myself in at least one character. This book was no exception. It at times was a difficult book for me to read because of loosing my own father."
— Holly (4 out of 5 stars)
What a talent! I love her work.
— Gary Smalley, best-selling author" Love lost, and death "
— Dianna, 2/12/2014" This book is about sibling rivalry and bitterness and hurt feelings and keeping a secret. It opened my eyes to the way kids in the same family remember their Dad and how different they see things that happen in the family. "
— Grace, 2/4/2014" Very well written accounts of how a family is and all the emotions that can go with it. "
— Stacey, 2/1/2014" Great story! It makes you think of your choices in life and the internal struggle of what would have been if you had made different choices in your life and realizing that there is no going back. Reflective! "
— Cara, 1/26/2014" I like Karen Kingsbury but this book is boring and depressing. Disappointing. "
— Deb, 1/23/2014" never dissappointed "
— Terri, 1/8/2014" Great story of a family at odds and yet no one knows the real reason why. Death, friendship, love, and most importantly, God works within for the unbelievable ending. "
— Sharon, 12/28/2013" Not my favorite Karen Kingsbury book, but still a good read. I was very frustrated with some of the main characters in this book at times....I wish they were real so I could slap them around and then talk some sense into them!! "
— Krystal, 12/18/2013" Another great Karen Kingsbury book. Her characters in this book are well developed and the story compelling. I would recommend this book to others! "
— Brooke, 11/17/2013" This was a great story about family, forgiveness and love. I enjoyed it. "
— Tealen, 8/9/2013" Plot was very good, wish the characters were more in depth. "
— Becky, 6/1/2013" Great!!!! Not only reconciliation of a marriage, but the healing of a very broken immediate family after her father dies. "
— Denise, 5/29/2013" I have been into young adult books as of late. This specific title has a religious tone but a good story line. "
— Mary, 5/2/2013" A moving story about how people can get in relationship troubles (All kinds!) by lack of communication. "
— Dani, 2/24/2013" This was my first Karen Kingsbury book. I am looking forward to reading more. "
— Marnie, 2/19/2013" Would NOT want to own. Read from library. Okay read. "
— Bc, 11/24/2012" Just finished this book.. Had a hard time putting it down, as I do with all of Karen Kingsbury's books! "
— Kelli, 9/23/2012" Slow to get to the point but very good read after all. "
— Sherry, 9/2/2012" I read it a while ago, and honestly don't remember much of it, so I'll give it a 3. (?) "
— Virginia, 4/15/2012" nice as a break from thrillers and was thought provoking!! "
— Sandra, 9/29/2011" Out of all the Karen Kingsbury books I've read this is one of my least favorites. The story line dragged. "
— Valerie, 5/30/2011" The death of Ellen's father causes her to reconnect with family, an old boyfriend and revitalize her marriage "
— Stephanie, 5/7/2011" Plot was very good, wish the characters were more in depth. "
— Becky, 4/26/2011" I liked it. It was easy to feel like you knew the characters. I thought it was kind of easy to guess what was going to happen in the end but it was still a good read! "
— Megan, 1/12/2011" A proven winner! Have tissues available. "
— Janice, 12/30/2010" It was good, as usual, but also predictable. Even though I knew what the outcome would be - Karen is a great author in that she keeps you wondering how in the world the characters get that outcome! "
— Traci, 12/29/2010" A moving story about how people can get in relationship troubles (All kinds!) by lack of communication. "
— Dani, 8/5/2010" Would NOT want to own. Read from library. Okay read. "
— Bc, 7/11/2010" This book is about sibling rivalry and bitterness and hurt feelings and keeping a secret. It opened my eyes to the way kids in the same family remember their Dad and how different they see things that happen in the family. "
— Grace, 9/22/2009" Slow to get to the point but very good read after all. "
— Sherry, 8/26/2009" This was my first Karen Kingsbury book. I am looking forward to reading more. "
— Marnie, 5/22/2009Karen Kingsbury, a New York Times bestselling novelist, is an inspirational storyteller with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists, and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books were developed into a television and series. She is an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University.
Stina Nielsen is an actress and audiobook narrator. Her reading of Kevin Henke’s Junonia earned her a 2011 Best Voice from AudioFile magazine. She is the winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards.