4 1/2 STARS! This book spoke to me. It was a little dark but I never lost the sense of Hope waiting just a page away. I absolutely LOVED the way the story was told. It moved so quietly from present to past as the story builds with just the right amount of tension and expectancy. The analogy of loss portrayed through gardening/farming was exquisite. I have experienced great loss in my life but never had to endure the loss of a child and I could physically feel the pain of Schwaiger's characters. It made me ponder too. When someone loses a child it seems as if detailed memories come unbidden through triggers of seemingly small things and yet I can't recall in much detail my own children's toddler years and youth, so is it because they lived, constantly in motion and creating new fresh memories? I'm grateful for the knowledge and testimony that I have about this Life and what happens when we leave to the next one. I don't know how people survive loss, of any kind, without a sure testimony of our Heavenly Father's love and support. This book was one I'll remember for a long time and not because of the darkness but because of the light of hope and forgiveness it portrayed. This book was written by my sweet friend Brigetta. I had no idea she was a novelist. WOW! It is a beautifully written story of a women with unbearable hurt in her life, who came across other women struggling too. It made me want to be more nurturing and to look for others to help. I just loved this book. She was able to capture a mother's burden, a wife's determination and a servant's heart all in one swoop. Great read. Couldn't put it down!
Loved the gracefulness of this book. Such a vivid, simple and cathartic read. I loved it!
—kaejaedan
Let's just say I was going to bed so late because I could not put the book down!
—DorElf
This was a quick read. Really enjoyed it!
—santi
Oh my... loved this book!
—elia42
