Okay, this is another one of those memorable books. I wish it had been called Driving School as this would immediately cause me to remember the title. But the title as it is sinks into the true meat of the story.I loved this book. Lissa is a 19 year old deeply scarred by the death of her mother in a horrible car accident which she witnessed. She cannot get beyond it, always calling herself guilty. Her life pretty much comes to a screeching halt. When she's given the name of a driving instructor who deals with fearful driving students, she calls and begins what she doesn't realize is the beginning of her healing. Her locked heart begins to open, very carefully with this older gentleman who takes her under his and his wife's wings.The love and bond being established between the three of them is healing on all. However it seems like everyone in the book has pasts or secrets they need to keep hidden for a variety of reasons.The author has a lovely way of writing. Every emotion is felt by the reader. It makes you want to throttle some characters or hug others. I love that.Sound advice and deep thoughts will affect you in this book. I recommend this to anyone.Oh...I heard criticism about all the story-lines going on, and it being confusing. Yes there about 6 or 7 individual stories, but the fun is when you see eventually how they all relate and come together. I did not find it hard to follow at all...more like intriguing. Bear with it and pay attention. It's worth it. This novel had a great story to tell. The cast of different characters left this novel up-beat, entertaining, with never a dull moment. This book was clear, refreshing, amusing, sorrowful, inspiring... I just can't put it to words.Summary:Lissa Randall is a former equestrian, and grief encompassed her heart when her mother died in car accident which Lissa believes is her fault since she was driving. She can't find a way to find hope from her grief, and restore a relationship between her and her father. Did I mention the issues with her horse? Not to mention, she met an Italian man Silvano that is refreshing to be around, but does she know he is using her to write an article about a mysterious author, S.A. Green, or should I say Ev Mcallister?The other characters that tie the suspense together in this novel are:Ev McAllister (head of driving school, and mysterious author)Ted (stock-broker)Katy-lynn (angry and depressed mother, daughter of Ev)Janelle (missionary, and daughter of Ev)Silvano (jumpy worker for a publisher's office)And of course, Lissa Randall (a discouraged teenager trying to find hope when it looks like there is none)
What do You think about Words Unspoken (2009)?
choosing hope over fear, learning trust in the midst of suffering and loss.
—Lja
GREAT bookwhatever is true, whatever is lovley . . . think on these things
—anagz108
This is the best book I have read in a long time!Just loved it!
—NAKIE
