The paper was an unexpected inheritance from a close colleague, and Lois must keep it for at least a year, bringing a host of challenges, lessons, and blessings into her life.When Lois pulls into Green on New Year’s Day, she expects a charming little town full of smiling people.She quickly realizes her mistake. After settling into a loaned house out on Route 2,she finds herself battling town prejudices and inner doubts and making friends withthe most surprising people: troubled teenager Katy, good-looking catfish farmerChris, wise and feisty Aunt Helen, and a female African-American physician namedKevin.Whether fighting a greedy, deceitful politician or rescuing a dog she fears, Lois notices the headlines in her life have definitely improved. She learns how to provide small-town news in a big-hearted way and realizes that life is full of newsworthy moments. When she encounters racialprejudice and financial corruption, Lois also discovers more about the goodness ofreal people and the importance of being part of a community.While secretly preparing the paper for a sale, Lois begins to realize that God might indeed have a plan for her life and that perhaps the allure of city life and career ambition are not what she wants after all. SUMMARY: The paper was an unexpected inheritance from a close colleague, and Loismust keep it for at least a year, bringing a host of challenges, lessons, andblessings into her life.When Lois pulls intoGreen on New Year’s Day, she expects a charming little town full of smiling people.She quickly realizes her mistake. After settling into a loaned house out on Route 2,she finds herself battling town prejudices and inner doubts and making friends withthe most surprising people: troubled teenager Katy, good-looking catfish farmerChris, wise and feisty Aunt Helen, and a female African-American physician namedKevin.Whether fighting a greedy, deceitfulpolitician or rescuing a dog she fears, Lois notices the headlines in her life havedefinitely improved. She learns how to provide small-town news in a big-hearted wayand realizes that life is full of newsworthy moments. When she encounters racialprejudice and financial corruption, Lois also discovers more about the goodness ofreal people and the importance of being part of a community.While secretly preparing the paper for a sale, Loisbegins to realize that God might indeed have a plan for her life and that perhapsthe allure of city life and career ambition are not what she wants afterall.REVIEW: This book started out very slowly, and I honestly didn't think I was going to finish it. But I was glad I continued on as it began to pick up the pace and became very enjoyable. Having grown up in California and then moving to a small Texas town, I could truly understand Lois' culture shock when moving from the north to Louisiana. Different climate, different lifestyle, different values just to name a few. But I loved that Lois learned to appreciate these differences and see how they could add to the fullness of her life. I hope that the next book in the series continues the growing relationship between Lois and Craig as well as what's happening at the Green News-Item.FAVORITE QUOTES: "You are not here by accident today... God has a plan and purpose for yourlife. People are so afraid of failing; but if God wants you to do something, you don't have to worry about failing because God gets results. He gives you the wisdom to do what he wants you to do. If results don't come, you don't have to feel bad about it.""This peace goes beyond what we can understand. You can try all you want to fit it into some neat little package, but it won't go. God's greater than you are, understands more, loves more. God wants more for you than you have even begun to imagine.""I usually tell people ther purpose in life is to love God and to love others, wherever they are and whatever they're doing and to make sure they're enjoying life along the way.
What do You think about Gone To Green (2009)?
Different, but still good. The story line kept me captivated until the end.
—keke
Loved it..Reading the other 4 of the series right away.
—Penguin
Nice easy-going read. I really enjoyed it!
—marimedina
