Shipman Viola - The Hope Chest A Novel - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: A graceful moving emotionally impactful read. Garth Stein New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in The Rain" Saugatuck MI springs to life in this nostalgic gentle story of lifelong love along with the emotional support and care that families and friends can provide. " Library Journal The discovery of one woman's heirloom hope chest unveils precious memories and helps three people who have each lost a part of themselves find joy once again. Ever since she was diagnosed with ALS fiercely independent Mattie doesn t feel like herself. She can t navigate her beloved home she can t go for a boat ride and she can barely even feed herself. Her devoted husband Don doesn t want to imagine life without his wife of nearly fifty years but Mattie isn t likely to make it past their anniversary. But when Rose Mattie's new caretaker and her young daughter Jeri enter the couple's life happiness and the possibility for new memories return. Together they form a family and Mattie is finally able to pass on her memories from the hope chest she received from her mother. With each item including a favorite doll family dishes an embroidered apron and an antique Christmas ornament the hope chest connects Mattie Don and Rose to each other and helps them find hope again in the face of overwhelming life challenges. A beautiful story about the unconditional love and support of family The Hope Chest by Viola Shipman will remind you that hope can be found where and when you least expect it.
Title: The Hope Chest A Novel
Author(s): Shipman Viola
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Barcode: 9781250111111
Pages: 336 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 2/13/2018
Series: The Heirloom Novels
Category: Modern & Contemporary Fiction