Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Date of publication: May 2018
Sometimes we’re allowed to glimpse the beauty within the
brokenness . . .
Savannah Barrington has always found solace at her parents’
lake house in the Berkshires, and it’s the place that she runs to when her
husband of over twenty years leaves her. Though her world is shaken, and the
future uncertain, she finds hope through an old woman’s wisdom, a little girl’s
laughter, and a man who’s willing to risk his own heart to prove to Savannah
that she is worthy of love.
But soon Savannah is given a challenge she can’t run away
from: Forgiving the unforgivable. Amidst the ancient gardens and musty
bookstores of the small town she’s sought refuge in, she must reconcile with
the grief that haunts her, the God pursuing her, and the wounds of the past
that might be healed after all.
Where Hope Begins is the story of grace in the
midst of brokenness, pointing us to the miracles that await when we look beyond
our own expectations.
In Where Hope Begins, Savannah's husband has left her. She is still lost in her grief from losing a child years before and escapes to her parents' lake house to try to begin to heal. This is a story about a family that is hurting and stuck in their grief. It's definitely not a light fluffy second chance book.
I struggled with liking the story line. I love second chance stories, but I wasn't happy with the direction this one went. Kevin, Savannah's ex- cheated on her and left her for the other woman. My feelings on the subject definitely clouded my opinion of the book especially regarding the ending. I don't care what they went through grief wise, nothing justifies infidelity, ever. Have enough respect to walk away first. I get the whole forgiveness argument, but forgiveness doesn't mean you go back or trust again. I was rooting for them to find their way out, but not with that ending. There were aspects that I liked. Brock and his daughter added some light to the story. The story is well written, it just wasn't for me in the end.
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About Catherine West
Catherine West writes stories of hope and healing from her
island home in Bermuda. When she’s not at the computer working on her next
story, you can find her taking her Border Collie for long walks or reading
books by her favorite authors. She and her husband have two grown children and
one beautiful granddaughter. Catherine is the winner of the 2015 Grace Award (Bridge
of Faith) and the Romance Writers of America’s Faith, Hope & Love
Reader’s Choice Award (The Things We Knew). Her most recent novel, The
Memory of You, released March 2017 and Where Hope Begins releases
in May 2018. Catherine loves to connect with her readers and can be reached
at Catherine@catherinejwest.com.
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