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BOOK REVIEW: Winter Birds
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by: Laura V. Hilton Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: Winter Birds Author: Jamie Langston Turner Publisher: Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 0-7642-0015-1 Genre: Inspirational/Women/Fiction
Sophia Hess has lived most of her life without knowing love. Her professor husband married her because she was a skilled typist for his scholarly papers. She was never allowed admittance into his study, because she might disturb things. When her husband is shot, Sophia dares enter in hopes of finding important papers needed for his hospitalization and expected demise. She finds the hidden key to his desk with little trouble, but is stunned beyond belief by her discovery.
Deciding not to stay in her home, Sophia interviews different members of her family to see who would be willing to take care of her in her later years. She decides to live with her nephew, Patrick and his wife, Rachel. She has her privacy in their home, and lives undisturbed, with all her needs met. As time passes, Sophia begins to observe their lifestyle and the simple gifts of kindness they generously bestow—in spite of their own unthinkable tragedy. Does Sophia dare open her heart to love?
Winter Birds is the first book I’ve read by this talented author. At first, I didn’t think the book sounded so interesting, but once I started reading I fell in love with Sophia. Like most older individuals, she is fascinated by the obituary column in the newspaper, and her thoughts and actions remind me a lot of my own mother. I enjoyed reading about Sophia, Rachel, and Patrick, and connecting with them.
Written in first person, the reader is instantly in Sophia’s point of view. There isn’t much of a faith message in the beginning, but as the book progresses it begins to be more noticeable. It is not preachy. I loved Winter Birds and am looking forward to reading more by Ms. Turner. Don’t miss Winter Birds. $13.99. 399 pages. |
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