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Promises of Change

Promises of Change, January 2009
by Joan Medlicott

Pocket
320 pages
ISBN: 1416524584
EAN: 9781416524588
Paperback
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"An uplifting story that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy."

Fresh Fiction Review

Promises of Change
Joan Medlicott

Reviewed by Kay Quintin
Posted December 15, 2008

Women's Fiction

Hannah Parrish, Amelia Declose and Grace Singleton meet and become friends in a boardinghouse in Pennsylvania. Deciding to pool their funds, they move to Covington, North Carolina, into a rundown farmhouse that Amelia has inherited. In time, Grace, the peacemaker, acquires a companion, Bob, and Hannah marries the neighbor across the street, George Maxwell, known by friends as Max.

Hannah and Max are very happy creating a park and garden they've saved from developers. Everything is great until Max's son Zachary shows up at their doorstep with a young pregnant wife from India in tow, needing a place to stay. Years before, friction occurred between Max and Zachary when upon his mother's death, Zachary suddenly left with no explanation to his father.

Zach's beautiful young wife, Sarina, delivers an adorable baby girl, Sarah. Zach, being irresponsible and restless, becomes angry when his father refuses to give him land in the park to develop houses for his income. Again Zach takes off, deserting Sarina, the baby and his family, leaving only a cold note behind. Their faith in God, friends and each other must give them the courage and sight to go forward.

Joan Medlicott's story is a heartwarming tale of the togetherness of a community and close friends combined with their faith in God. The characters are real and together they find peace and happiness in the love of their children and grandchildren. Grace is a warm and understanding woman, there for anyone who needs her. Amelia is a gifted photographer who wraps her life around her daughter-in-law and grandchild. If you want a story that uplifts you and leaves you feeling good, this is one of those must-read books.

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SUMMARY

In Covington, life seems settled into blissful domesticity. Happily married now, Hannah and Max together nurture the parkland they saved from developers. But their peaceful life is shattered when Max's estranged son, Zachary, returns from India with his pregnant wife, Sarina. Soon there will be a new baby in Covington, and Hannah and Sarina bond while shopping in preparation for the blessed event. But Hannah worries about the rift that still exists between Zachary and his father. Can it possibly be repaired? Despite her instant affection for Sarina -- and for baby Sarah when she arrives -- Hannah worries that Zachary's return may cause more heartache than joy. Has their quiet peace fled forever?

Interwoven with the continued stories of Grace, Amelia, and others who have joined their circle, this beautiful and touching tale is a moving addition to the Covington series, sure to be cherished by readers new and old.


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