Lydia is a survivor of cancer owing her sanity to knitting. As a life-affirming action she opens a yarn shop and begins knitting classes. Her first three customers are a debutante, a childless wife, and a young girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Together they learn to knit and learn that they need each other to weather hardships, romance, and life in general through THE SHOP ON BLOSSOM STREET.

The first line written in this book is the authors note to the reader, "My life is filled with passions, and one of the strongest is knitting." Several prominent designers give quotes throughout the book about knitting. Again, bringing out the joy that knitters themselves can relate to. All putting a great emphasis on knitting through out the book but without taking away from the storyline. While I feel it would be double pleaser for any one in the knitting world, the rest of us still come away pleased with all of the other lessons and confirmations THE SHOP ON BLOSSOM STREET brings to us. I drew courage from Lydia, the first character introduced to me. This character had me wanting to go out into the world and make a difference. Invest in life and spend the dividends daily! And that was just the first chapter.

Once again Debbie Macomber has reached to the soul of women. Knitting the story line in a way that all of the characters share the same thread of friendship. This book made it possible to see ourselves in three women from three very different perspectives. The author successfully did as she seemingly set out to do. Sharing more of her self with her readers by including her passion of knitting. And also showing us that lessons can be learned from the most unlikely people in our lives no matter how different the backgrounds may be. THE SHOP ON BLOSSOM STREET hints to the healing power of forgiveness, and the strength we can gain from leaning on others during difficult times.