Watch bestselling author Charles Martin discuss WATER FROM MY HEART, his newest release. WATER FROM MY HEART
is a story of love and redemption about a man who seeks to right the wrongs of his life.
New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin's breathtaking novel of love and
redemption.
Charlie Finn had to grow up fast, living alone by age sixteen. Highly intelligent, he
earned a life-changing scholarship to Harvard, where he learned how to survive and thrive
on the outskirts of privileged society. That skill served him well in the cutthroat
business world, as it does in more lucrative but dangerous ventures he now operates off the
coast of Miami.
Charlie tries to separate relationships from work. But when his choices produce devastating
consequences, he sets out to right wrongs, traveling to Central America where he will meet
those who have paid for his actions, including a woman and her young daughter. Will their
fated encounter present Charlie with a way to seek the redemption he thought was
impossible--and free his heart to love one woman as he never knew he could?
I used to put a long list of all my great and varied accomplishments right here in this
space (In truth, it was rather short.) hoping it made me look important. Now that I’m
forty, I’m not sure I see the value. Yes, I have a few degrees and I worked hard to get
here, but saying all that reminds me of the story of the guy who walked barefoot,
backwards, through the snow, uphill both ways, carrying his horse…to school. (I’m
scratching my head.)
Here’s some of the stuff that matters.
Christy and I married in 1993. If you include dating, I’ve known and loved her for more
than half my life. She is and always will be the home for my heart. We have three boys.
Charlie, John T. and Rives. They range from 12 to 7. Folks often ask me, which of my books
do I like the best. You might as well line up my sons and ask me who I love the most.
My hobbies are bow hunting, working out (a blend of old school stuff and martial arts,
called Fight Fit) and Tae Kwon Do. Currently, I’m a blue belt and I’m the least flexible
person you’ve ever met. The guy that trains me, laughs everytime I start warming up. My
boys are far better at Tae Kwon Do than I but I doubt they have as much fun – I get to do
and watch. They just do.
Your book sounds like quite an adventure, and I'm looking forward to reading it this Summer!! I've put it on my TBR list. The story line is quite interesting. Why travel, when I can take a trip, if only for a few pages?? Congratulations on your latest book, which should do well. The cover was beautifully done, too!! (Peggy Roberson 10:29am June 5, 2015)