Stories That Bind Us: A Novel
"Susie Finkbeiner has quickly become one of my favorite new storytellers. She brings history to life with engaging plots and delightful characters who you'll want to cheer for and weep with. Her novels are not to be missed!"--Lynn Austin, author of Chasing Shadows
Betty Sweet never expected to be a widow at 40. With so much life still in front of her, she tries to figure out what's next. She couldn't have imagined what God had in mind. When her estranged sister is committed to a sanitarium, Betty finds herself taking on the care of a 5-year-old nephew she never knew she had.
In 1960s LaFontaine, Michigan, they make an odd pair. Betty with her pink button nose and bouffant hair. Hugo with his light brown skin and large brown eyes. But more powerful than what makes them different is what they share: the heartache of an empty space in their lives. Slowly, they will learn to trust one another as they discover common ground and healing through the magic of storytelling.
Award-winning author Susie Finkbeiner offers fans a novel that invites us to rediscover the power of story to open the doors of our hearts.
Betty Sweet never expected to be a widow at 40. With so much life still in front of her, she tries to figure out what's next. She couldn't have imagined what God had in mind. When her estranged sister is committed to a sanitarium, Betty finds herself taking on the care of a 5-year-old nephew she never knew she had.
In 1960s LaFontaine, Michigan, they make an odd pair. Betty with her pink button nose and bouffant hair. Hugo with his light brown skin and large brown eyes. But more powerful than what makes them different is what they share: the heartache of an empty space in their lives. Slowly, they will learn to trust one another as they discover common ground and healing through the magic of storytelling.
Award-winning author Susie Finkbeiner offers fans a novel that invites us to rediscover the power of story to open the doors of our hearts.
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Susie Finkbeiner, is a new to me author who has instantly become a top pick for me. I cherished her most recent book, Stories That Bind Us. Set during the 60's, this chronicled Christian tale sucks you into the story immediately. Betty, at the young age of 40 unexpectedly becomes a widow and is suffering from extreme melancholy.
I enjoyed reading how laid back the 60's were compared to life in this day and age, and how easily it was to become part of the Sweet family through Finkbeinerâs writing. All good books must come to an end, unfortunately.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
I enjoyed reading how laid back the 60's were compared to life in this day and age, and how easily it was to become part of the Sweet family through Finkbeinerâs writing. All good books must come to an end, unfortunately.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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