This was a wonderful story about how our decisions impacts everyone and everything ...
597056
When Darkness breaks was a very emotional story, one I just couldn't put down once I started it.  This couple faces some very difficult and tragic situations and it is up to them to figure out a way to get through, but will they do it together?  This was a wonderful story about how our decisions impacts everyone and everything we do and just how strong you have to be to stand by them.  I loved this book and I look forward to reading more from this author.
3281030
This is a beautifully written story that describes all the nuances of being human and living on planet Earth during challenging times, politically and ecologically.  The characters are endearing and the adventure left me reflecting on what I contribute and the impact that we have as a society within this living system.
3101591
At first I thought this was written for young people, but found it a profound story for all ages. We all go through times that we don't feel good enough, not adequate for a task or good enough for some people.  This storyline will shed light on these feelings and give answers to our questions, while weaving a very loving story. I will want to read it again, and that doesn't often happen with me!
1403450
This is a story that really makes you realize that all is not black or white. I was able to sympathize with each person involved. Excellent story that forces you to ask yourself some tough questions about why we make the choices we do.
2584978
I have actually suggested this book by Grisham to men and women alike, sports enthusiast or not!  It was a great story about how we as humans make choices and have to understand and accept that consequences for our actions are usually what follows!
2646740
What a beautiful story about love, loss, and choosing to live again.  The book covers so many aspects of our human existence, particularly facing personal loss or tragedies in our lives that we cannot control.  For most of us who have encountered such difficult times, this story is very relatable.  The story inspires us to accept our new lives and identities, that even though different, can be just as rewarding and fulfilling.  I loved the friendship Seymour had with Renee.  We all need a little Renee (God) in our lives.
1325819
You will fall in love with the characters in this story all the while getting caught up in the drama that is unfolding around them.  This story will change the way you look at progress and rethink the way you look at people who live simpler, humbler lives. What a great way to bring attention through storytelling to an important issue that impacts us all.  I loved it!
400319
Addresses a topic that is hard to discuss and so important to so many people. I laughed and I cried and was truly touched by this book. So many people coming to the end of their time on earth have important decisions they have to make for themselves and perhaps a loved one who can no longer do so. The characters are people you know, especially if you're a senior yourself. I only hope I can have the guts to follow my heart when our time comes make these life decisions with love, humor, and toughness. It was such a good read and so much more than entertaining. Hard to put this book down and not think about long after reading. This was a happy ending I would want for my husband of many years and myself.
3800294
Wonderful story about true life events we experience
947142
K.D. McCrite writes a wonderful story of a 12 year old girl from Arkansas and all of the experiences she has. April Grace (the twelve year old girl) is faced with many problems that youth face today, but the story is set in the 1980's. April Grace's biggest struggle is with change. Over the past few months her life has changed tremendously. In the opening chapter she lists off a few things that have changed including her grandmother, a new baby brother and her mother being sick. As the story continues we see how April Grace deals with the change that has already occured and how she is getting used to it, and we also see how she handles change that is continuing to occur. Throughout the story there is typical sibling interaction, family stress and struggle as well as the conveying of delightful family interactions.
This story rings true to my experience as a young girl and reminds me of stories I read when I was young, like Judy Bloome (one of my favorites). I enjoyed  reading the story and remembering what my childhood was like, including the sibling rivalries. I felt like this book was an honest portrayl of many things that youth today face, and it was a very enjoyable read. I would rate this book 4 out of 5, remembering that the story is geared for youth and kids. :)
2940112
This incredible story of the young and old and the choices we make in our lives can reach the heart of anyone who reads it. The reality of our world and the selfish choices we're making is disheartening, yet we are filled with hope by those who seek God's assistance and conclude no task is too hard with His help.
887842
This story is moving. I think it should be required reading for high school students to help them understand that any person can make a difference if they make the decision to do so.
Don't hesitate to read this story. The book is well written and will stick with you.
2671921
Each of us has "stuff" happening in our lives all the time.  I think this book and the way the beautiful, loving story is told, may really touch the lives of its readers profoundly, no matter what each is going through at the time of the reading.  It certainly did that for me!  Thank you, Ms. Foster!
1458893
Could not put this one down! It makes you think about life choices we all make and the far reaching effects of those decisions. A must read!
4849019
Two generations struggle with how much togetherness is enough. The husband in the younger couple did not have a good example to follow, so his decision making style wrankles  his young wife. The parents are dealing with a huge decision to follow a dream, and how it has turned everyone's lives upside down. I love how real this story is, and how Ms. Raney makes you care about each person in the story. Can't wait to read more small town adventures!
3681629
This story was just so refreshing and wonderful!  I really liked it!  Actually, I think it would make a great Hallmark movie and would be good reading for young-adult readers, though it is a great story and an uplifting story for adults too. It's good for this generation to see how hard some people had it, and its good for all of us to remember to count our blessings.  Once I got into the story, I couldn't put it down--I had to know what happened to these poor kids whose lives were turned so upside-down. Life is hard. More than hard--sometimes it's devastating, but this story shows how trusting in God and doing the right thing are not just clich phrases, but real forces of good that push back the evil and the pain in this world. It made me long for the days.... Anyway, especially since this is based on a true story, it should uplift and boost the faith of those who read it. It made me cry a little and also smile. It warmed my heart and gave me a boost of hope I needed for the day.  May God bless that priest and those Peaches.
4066460
This is a wonderful story about young love and how it starts in so many of us when we are quite young. We often have no explanations for how we feel the way we do about another persons - be it male or female, we just know we have those feelings and they make us do anything to be with that other person, protect that other person, and endure almost anything to get back to them.

Also a great story about how this nation, the world, professional sports, and everyone needs to learn that ALL that matters is not WHOM we love, but THAT we love.

I have to say that for a mother of several children to have written this great book with fabulous sex scenes still blows my mind. Of course, I guess that is being a bit naive on my part to think that ONLY one gender could think up and fantasize those things. Shame on me! I loved all of those scenes ... I even shed a few tears at the tender way it made me feel.