Shouting at the Rain
From the author of the New York Times bestseller Fish in a Tree comes a compelling story about perspective and learning to love the family you have.
Delsie loves tracking the weather--lately, though, it seems the squalls are in her own life. She's always lived with her kindhearted Grammy, but now she's looking at their life with new eyes and wishing she could have a "regular family." Delsie observes other changes in the air, too--the most painful being a friend who's outgrown her. Luckily, she has neighbors with strong shoulders to support her, and Ronan, a new friend who is caring and courageous but also troubled by the losses he's endured. As Ronan and Delsie traipse around Cape Cod on their adventures, they both learn what it means to be angry versus sad, broken versus whole, and abandoned versus loved. And that, together, they can weather any storm.
Delsie loves tracking the weather--lately, though, it seems the squalls are in her own life. She's always lived with her kindhearted Grammy, but now she's looking at their life with new eyes and wishing she could have a "regular family." Delsie observes other changes in the air, too--the most painful being a friend who's outgrown her. Luckily, she has neighbors with strong shoulders to support her, and Ronan, a new friend who is caring and courageous but also troubled by the losses he's endured. As Ronan and Delsie traipse around Cape Cod on their adventures, they both learn what it means to be angry versus sad, broken versus whole, and abandoned versus loved. And that, together, they can weather any storm.
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"And I realize what I’ve always known—that family isn’t really about blood and having the same last name. It’s made by the people who love you. Who worries about you and champions you. Who takes one look at you and knows when you need a talk over that nourishing tea."
Loved this book! It had quotes and it really inspires me to read this one. The author of this book (Lynda Mullaly Hunt) also set an anagram. For example, the word listen is an anagram of the word silent—they have the same letters placed in different orders. Here is one more anagram from the book: SHOUTING AT THE RAIN becomes: THAT NOURISHING TEA
Like the author said: This book is about how authentic connections improve us and heal us. Being vulnerable—sharing personal things about yourself—is a good thing, because it creates connections by creating trust. However, as Grammy tells us, be careful with whom you’re vulnerable. Spend time with people who buoy you and protect you and want the best for you. Who’ll be honest with you, but also be kind. Relationships should make you happy, not leave you wondering. Like Delsie, learn to speak up for yourself. You deserve that.
Loved this book! It had quotes and it really inspires me to read this one. The author of this book (Lynda Mullaly Hunt) also set an anagram. For example, the word listen is an anagram of the word silent—they have the same letters placed in different orders. Here is one more anagram from the book: SHOUTING AT THE RAIN becomes: THAT NOURISHING TEA
Like the author said: This book is about how authentic connections improve us and heal us. Being vulnerable—sharing personal things about yourself—is a good thing, because it creates connections by creating trust. However, as Grammy tells us, be careful with whom you’re vulnerable. Spend time with people who buoy you and protect you and want the best for you. Who’ll be honest with you, but also be kind. Relationships should make you happy, not leave you wondering. Like Delsie, learn to speak up for yourself. You deserve that.
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