The Good Dream seems like another story about a small town in the south of many decades ago, but the author tackles the heavy subject of childhood abuse. The spinster in the town is the heroine of the story. She's outspoken, fearless without being overly brash, smart and funny. She knows how to stand up for herself. She's one of those rare human beings who will take action in the face of great injustice. Many in this town give lip service to being Christian (as many do even today), but when they can show compassion to child much in need of it, they don't, but she does. The ending left me conflicted. I felt the biological father needed much more of a comeuppance. He got off way too easily. He isn't even public outed for what he did. He's even told he has to only ask for forgiveness once. What? Given the enormous injustice experienced by two characters thanks to his actions, there needed to be much more done by him to show remorse. I hadn't realized this was Christian fiction or I wouldn't have picked it up. It's predictable and the drumbeat of forgiveness is too heavy handed. Im speechless, overwhelmed touched, and so glad I read this book. It expresses why in my life I chose to care for four little boys who were not mine to begin with but ended up being a part of my life.I related to this book, Where Ivory found purpose in her life with Peter is exactly where I found purpose also. They both found a way to give each other exactly what they needed ...
What do You think about The Good Dream (2012)?
A look at an earlier time...a brave woman and a child who needs someone with that courage.
—Greenwlof2
Lovely story about family, love, and doing the right thing even when it's hard.
—addie
Loved it!! Easy read and I couldn't put it down once I started.
—liss
Such a wonderful story. Loved this book.
—Oorja1999
