"Somehow, Christmas Will Come"
by Peggy Blann Phifer
Description
When Molly Dugan’s best friend gets married and leaves St. Paul, Minnesota, to live in Georgia, Molly feels alone and plans a visit to her brother, Patrick, in Las Vegas. Molly had been worried about him ever since his wife died in a tragic boating accident. Grieving she could understand, but she sensed something deeper going on. And she was concerned about Patrick’s six-year-old daughter, Bethany. So she sets aside her life in St. Paul to spend an indeterminate time in Vegas. When Molly gets there, she finds more than she bargained on. And in the lead-up to Christmas, the situation only gets worse…. 6 year-old Bethany loses her last anchor. How does Molly convince her that somehow, Christmas will come.
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Biography
Peggy Blann Phifer is an author and columnist, book reviewer and author interviewer, whose work has appeared on various Web sites and writer periodicals both in print and online. She is also an avid reader who loves to escape by diving between the covers of a good book. Peg enjoys handcrafts of all kinds and her home shows off some of her work, though most end up as gifts for friends and family. A retired executive assistant, Peg now makes her home in southern Nevada with husband of 25 years, Jim.
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My Review ~
Once Molly Dugan's best friend is married she leaves her foster family to visit her brother in Las Vegas. She is concerned about him due to the accidental and tragic death of his wife. Upon meeting her 6-year-old niece, Molly is in love! Throughout this book numerous family relationships are examined. Tragedy has a profound effect on everyone in this heart wrenching story.
Peggy Blann Phifer has utilized some experiences from her own life throughout this very emotional story. Many issues are explored with a positive approach. Relationships throughout this book are poignant and believable. Love, faith and realism are strong points, and strong family ties are relevant throughout, particularly in difficult circumstances. There were moments in this story that literally brought me to tears, and other times laughter. The author has blended numerous difficult topics into a heartrending story that is unforgettable. I would like to have seen the book even more deeply developed and cultivated into a full-length novel, but for a story of this length it is my opinion that the author presented a very emotional and healing narrative. I highly recommend this book for any time of the year. Only a small portion of the story revolves around Christmas.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from The Book Club Network's For Readers Only program in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.
Wow, Nancee, thank you so much for this lovely review of my book. I appreciate your words more than I can say. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Peggy! This was a very emotional story for me. Little Bethany reminded me so much of my 3.5-year-old granddaughter. I think that made the story even more emotional. I loved the book, and would love to see the story continued!
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