I just recently discovered author, Susie Finkbeiner, and she has quickly become a favorite! I loved her latest book, Stories That Bind Us. Set in the 60's, this historical Christian novel sucks you into the story right away. At age 40, Betty Sweet unexpectedly becomes a widow and is overcome with grief. She and her husband never had children and she was a homemaker, so she has no family or career to distract her.
While struggling with to find her purpose in life, Betty's estranged sister,Clara, and her young son come to visit and Betty quickly falls in love with her nephew, Hugo. When Clara spirals into the darkness of depression and is hospitalized, Betty is left to care for Hugo. Although inexperienced and unsure, she turns out to be a wonderful mother figure for her nephew and delights in telling him wonderful stories that she weaves just for him.
This oh so charming tale is a joy to read and I enjoyed very page, reluctant for it to end. Although a sweet story, it also deals with raw topics like depression, suicide, and racism. If you have not yet discovered master storyteller, Susie Finkbeiner, I urge you to check her out. I'm quite sure you can't go wrong with any of her books, but this one would be a great place to start!
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