By Mary Ann Diorio
About A Christmas Homecoming: (taken from LitFuse)
Seven Christmases have passed since Sonia Pettit last heard from her daughter Jody. Since Jody's departure, Sonia's world has been turned upside down. Her husband has died of a broken heart, and her son, bitter over his sister's destructive actions, has become rebellious.
Her greatest desire is to have her family together at Christmas, but after what Jody has put them all through, can Sonia truly forgive her daughter?
Jody Pettit O'Dair ran away to experience a life of adventure and excitement, but since her departure, her world has been turned upside down. She's been abandoned by the man she met and married, lost her job, and is unable to care for her two children. With nowhere else to turn, this prodigal daughter begins the long journey home and prays she will be welcomed after walking away so long ago.
Will Jody find forgiveness in the arms of her family as easily as she received it from God?
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My Opinion of this book: This book involves a story that could be found in the Bible- it immediately reminded me of the parable of the Prodigal Son, however Mary Ann tells it in a modern setting. Her characters appeal to all the emotions we tend to feel at Christmas, memories of those missing, disappointments , as well as of Christmases past, when everything was joyous. A heartbroken mother, ( and many of us, as women, can feel deeply for her), a daughter who has made a terrible mistake and suffers the consequences, a son who has become embittered by circumstances. The detail used to describe all of the characters have us engrossed in the story from the first page. We feel the hurt and despair that Sonia experiences, as the Christmas season approaches and she recalls the sudden disappearance of her beloved daughter. Pain and memories that Jody feels , are intense , and she became very real to me. THEN, the reader experiences the happiness and true joy of the Season! Forgiveness and faith in God is examined in detail , in this short book. Will Jody's whole family truly forgive her? Will her children get to know their grandma?
The plot is fast moving and keeps us glued to the pages, wanting to know what is going to happen next. So many events and so many surprises. The ending of this novel had me in tears, as I felt the shock and forgiveness that is always available to those who love the Lord.
This book is just what we need to read at Christmastime, when time is short, but feelings are intent. It is honestly a story of redemption!
Five star book!!! Well done!!
Book was provided by LitFuse in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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that is such a pretty cover on that book. Have not yet read it, sure would like to.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much, Karla, for taking the time to review my book, A CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING. I deeply appreciate your comments and pray God's continued blessings upon your ministry.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
MaryAnn Diorio