This was lovely. The plot was well-paced and captivating from start to finish. The characters were well-developed; complex, and intriguing. I highly recommend this beautiful telling of the power of love. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

"Even when it cost me something dear, I loved. No effort in Jesus’s name is ever wasted."

"I simply tried to love people as best I could for as long as I was privileged to be with them."

I found this book moving and powerful. Mrs. Kip is at the end of her life, which I think is an important demographic that is often given the backseat in fiction. The author obviously has intimate knowledge of what the days are like for hospice patients, and I applaud her for shining a light on such a valuable and poignant part of life on this earth. I was hooked from the very beginning and highlighted so many quotes of this solidly Christian book. It's the type of book that moves you to love more deeply and challenges you in your walk with God. It could have been a sad and heavy book, but it wasn't. I did cry, and it does tug the heartstrings, but it's also filled with joy and even suspense.

This is a solid debut from Sara Brunsvold, and I am grateful for Netgalley and the publisher for providing the book in exchange for an honest review. I will be promoting this book of my own accord, because I believe so strongly in it.

"Without fail, he always found a way to comfort his beloved, despite the broken dreams and the prayers yet unanswered. He always was up to something good, even if she couldn’t see it. In fact, he did his best work in such times."

I stopped in my tracks at the dedication which brought to mind Dara Horn's book, "People Love Dead Jews."

This is definitely one of the times where the phrase "Don't judge a book by it's cover" comes into play. Looking at the cover, and going by the title, this was not a book I'd have chosen to read. At all.
But...thanks to social media, I kept hearing from other people who read this book that it was such a good book, I decided to chance it and read it anyway...and I am so glad I did!
This story line is quite extraordinary. Unusual. Fresh. Humorous. Inspirational.
All of these wrapped up into one unique story.
Aidyn is a young reporter trying to find her place in the world.
Clara Kip is an old lady, dying of cancer, who moves to a nursing home, which she assumes will be her last earthly dwelling place.
The two ladies meet. Mrs. Kip has so much she wants to share with the younger lady. Their interactions are just lovely.
If you enjoy a heartwarming, inspirational story, one that might even make you shed a few tears, then you definitely won't want to miss this one!
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