Book Recommendation - What a Wave Must Be

 

Angela Hunt has long been one of my go-to authors. She crosses genres fluidly, writing historicals, contemporaries, Biblical historical and women's fiction. Her latest release falls into this latter category. She is typically an auto-read author for me, so when I saw she had a book coming out, I just signed up without noting what it was about. I wish I had dug a bit deeper before digging in. While this was well written and showing hope and life after death, this book dealt with the hard and heavy subject of suicide. For friends who enjoy reading the heavier books, this is one I can easily recommend. But if you prefer lighter reads or are overwhelmed with deaths around you, maybe hold off on this one for now. Here's a bit about the book:

From master storyteller Angela Hunt, a powerful story of a family’s journey toward healing and hope after an unimaginable loss.

Seventeen-year-old Maddie is left reeling after the unexpected passing of her beloved father. No one has any idea why he betrayed them all so spectacularly, but that’s exactly what his death feels like: a betrayal. With their world shattered, Maddie’s grieving mother sends her to spend a few months with her grandparents, thinking a change of scenery will do her good.

Susan and Frank, Maddie’s grandparents, are heartbroken over the loss of their son, but they welcome Maddie as an addition to their long-empty nest. Maddie settles in and makes friends at her new school, but she still wrestles with why her father took his own life. Then an unexpected twist throws all their lives into fresh turmoil, testing the very fabric of their faith. How Susan helps her granddaughter find hope, even as they both struggle with grief, makes this touching tale of love and recovery a must-read.

Contains discussion questions, making it ideal for book groups.

I enjoyed the dual perspectives that spanned generations and ways of coping with death. This beautiful tragic story comes out on November 7, 2023, wherever books are sold. For additional information, check out the following links:

Angela Hunt's website: https://www.angelahuntbooks.com/

Angela Hunt's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/angela.e.hunt

My full 4-star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5897617195

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