It's
a wonder to behold what happens when love moves in . . .
I assumed Lisa Samson’s AThing of Beauty would be the typical
boy meets girls story. As such, I nearly passed up the opportunity to review
the book. Something in the description
of Fiona Hume, a child star who left Hollywood after rehab to build a safe
place for herself surrounded by beauty, piqued my interest. Fiona is gritty,
broken, opinionated, quirky and determined. I loved cheering for her happiness.
This is a story of love, forgiveness and redemption.
I was pleasantly surprised to
find A Thing of Beauty a page turner. I delighted in reading along as
Fiona's relationships deepened, her wounds healed and she began to learn how to
receive love. "Could it be so
simple as recognizing the beauty in the other's giving?"
I found this glimpse into a
hoarder's mindset illuminating. "My heart years a little. Not for a
relationship, which surprises me, but just for beauty, even small, winking
shards of the stuff, for beauty all around."
This is my introduction to Lisa
Samson; I will look for more of her work. This was a fun, easy and yet intriguing
read. I'd love a sequel. There are
enough unresolved threads in this story to keep me pondering. Good read. Pick up a copy when it releases 13 January 2015.
Disclosure
of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher in
exchange for an honest review; I am disclosing this in accordance with the FederalTrade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements
and Testimonials in Advertising."
Choosing Joy!
©2014 D.R.G.
~Coram Deo~
Living all of life before the face of God...
2 comments:
Love Lisa Samson's works. Looking forward to reading this one
I will go look at the library for this one. I've read a few of hers already & mostly liked them though they weren't often what I was expecting.
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