There Is a River

Patricia Sweet

Sinopse

When Carly Green's teenage son Nathan runs away after a family confrontation, her already fragile world begins to crumble. Her marriage to Pastor Rick is on the verge of collapse, her youngest son Benny struggles with developmental challenges, and the church community she once considered family now feels like strangers.
 
As Carly searches for Nathan, she must confront the painful secrets that have shaped her life—from her strained relationship with her husband to the decades-long rivalry with his childhood friend Keri Ann, a woman whose connection to Rick runs deeper than Carly ever imagined.
 
Set against the backdrop of a small church community in upstate New York, "There is a River" weaves between past and present to tell a powerful story of betrayal, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal. When Carly believes she sees a mysterious figure in a boat on the Niagara River, it sets in motion a journey that will either tear her family apart forever or lead them to unexpected healing.
 
With authentic characters and unflinching honesty about the complexities of faith, marriage, and parenting, this moving novel explores how God's grace can transform even the most broken relationships and bring light to the darkest corners of human experience.
 
If you enjoyed "Redeeming Love," "The Shack," and "The Memory Keeper's Daughter," you'll love "There is a River."

Disponível desde: 09/07/2024.

Comprimento de impressão: 300 páginas.

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