Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long-time book discussion leader

Introduction

Book or Media Title:

Flowers from Afghanistan

Author or Producer:

Suzy Parish

Publisher or Studio:

Harbourlight Books

Publication or Release Date:

2018

Format (i.e., print book, ebook, CD, DVD, movie, TV show, YouTube video, etc.):

Paperback

Length (i.e., 350 pages, 1 hour 45 minutes, etc.):

274 pages

OVERVIEW

In a split second, Mac and Sophie lose their young son in an accident and their lives change forever. But instead of grieving together, Mac chooses to leave his wife suffering in her grief here in the states and accepts a year long stint training police officers in Afghanistan. For himself, he feels the distractions will help heal his loss and guilt. But what about Sophie.

Flowers from Afghanistan follows this couple as they search to find peace in their loss and navigate their own relationship. Christ is important to Sophie but Mac has yet to learn the joy of trusting his life to Jesus. A strong Christian message and worldview in this book as well as a sweet story.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5):

4

Suggested Audience:

Fiction lovers, those who like reading romance

Christian Impact:

The couple in this book overcome their tragedy and put their faith in Christ.

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