Synopses & Reviews
From Donna VanLiere--the author of the beloved
Christmas Hope series--comes a moving novel of faith, family, and destiny.
You might think that what you're about to read has a great deal to do with my father and growing up poor in east Tennessee, but there is so much more--what captured my heart was the hope of belonging and the dream of family. The woman I am has a great deal to do with that ninth year of my life. It started out as any other year, nothing extraordinary, but as each day unfolded it became remarkable in every way. There are times when I'm still amazed we made it through. It has been said that every life has a story. This is my story...--From the Prologue
Jane Gable thinks 1947 will be like every other year in Morgan Hill, Tennessee but but it's the year everything changes. Jane first lays eyes on young Milo Turner the day that her abusive, alcoholic father is buried in the Morgan Hill cemetery. The Turners are the first black family ever to move into the area, and while their presence challenges the comfort of many in the small, tight-knit community, Jane and her brother, John, have found new friends.
Then tragedy strikes the Turner household, and the Gable family is asked to make a decision that could rip their world apart. One path might open up a whole new world and bring them closer than ever. Or it might bring them nothing but trouble and heartache. On their journey, Jane discovers that angels are all around us, every day, in the most extraordinary--and ordinary--ways.
The Angels of Morgan Hill is filled with unforgettable characters who show us the ways and means of the heart and prove that even in the darkest hours, we are never truly alone.
Review
Donna VanLiere's novels are:
"Magical."
--Bookpage
"Touching and uplifting."
--Library Journal
"Compelling."
--American Profile
"Heart-tugging."
--Publishers Weekly
"Truly superb."
--Medina Gazette
"Delightful."
--Tampa Tribune & Times
"Heartwarming."
--The Sanford Herald
"Full of precious gifts for all of us."
--The Washington Times
Review
Praise for
The Christmas Hope: "A magical story of second chances that will stay with readers long after the ornaments have been put away."--Bookpage
Praise for The Christmas Blessing: "A cozy, inspirational holiday tale." -Publishers Weekly
Praise for The Christmas Shoes:
"A delightful book." -Tampa Tribune & Times
Review
"VanLiere uses humor, memories of growing up Southern, and touching moments of family unity to enrich her story of overcoming racism and poverty."--
Publishers Weekly "A nostalgic, warm-your-heart coming-of-age tale."
--American Profile Donna VanLiere's novels are:
"Magical."
--Bookpage
"Touching and uplifting."
--Library Journal
"Compelling."
--American Profile
"Heart-tugging."
--Publishers Weekly
"Truly superb."
--Medina Gazette
"Delightful."
--Tampa Tribune & Times
"Heartwarming."
--The Sanford Herald
"Full of precious gifts for all of us."
--The Washington Times
Synopsis
In 1947, the small town of Morgan Hill, Tennessee, and the lives of its inhabitants are turned upside down by the arrival of the Turners, the area's first black family, a situation that is further complicated for the Gable family when it is discovered that Mrs. Turner is dying and has a last request that could change everything. By the author of The Christmas Shoes. 300,000 first printing.
Synopsis
From the author of the blockbuster Christmas Hope series comes a breakout novel of faith, family, and hope. The small town of Morgan Hill, Tennessee, is turned upside down in 1947 when the Turners become the first black family ever to move into the area.
Synopsis
From the author of the blockbuster
Christmas Hope series comes a breakout novel of faith, family and hope
Synopsis
The small town of Morgan Hill, Tennessee, is turned upside down in 1947 when the Turners become the only black family ever to move into the area. Nine-year-old Jane Gable first lays eyes on young Milo Turner the day that her trouble-making, alcoholic father is buried in the Morgan Falls cemetery.
When the Turners begin work as sharecroppers on a local tobacco farm, their presence challenges the comfort of many in the close-knit town and Jane leans heavily on her best friend, 53-year-old general store owner Henry Walker, for guidance. Then tragedy strikes the Turner household: Jane, her mother Fran (already pregnant with another mouth to feed), and younger brother John find themselves torn between the people theyve lived with all their lives and a dying request from 6-year-old Milo Turners mother that nearly rips their world apart.
The Angels of Morgan Hill is Donna VanLiere at her inspiring and heartwarming best, in an audiobook thats ultimately about the mysteries of faith, the hope of belonging, and the dream of family.
Synopsis
From Donna VanLiere--the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Christmas Hope series--comes a novel of faith and destiny that no reader will soon forget...
FAMILY BY BIRTH
It's 1947. Nine-year-old Jane Gable first lays eyes on young Milo Turner the day that her alcoholic father is buried. The Turners are the first black family ever to live in Morgan Hill, and Jane can't understand why some people are bitter.
FAMILY BY HEART
When tragedy strikes the Turner household, the Gables are asked to make a decision that could rip their family apart. One path might open up a whole new world to them and bring them closer than ever. The other might bring them nothing but trouble and heartache. As Jane struggles to make sense of the changes in her community, she will soon learn about the angels who surround her, every day, in the most extraordinary--and ordinary--ways.
"VanLiere uses humor, memories of growing up Southern, and touching moments of family unity to enrich her story of overcoming racism and poverty."--Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
The small town of Morgan Hill, Tennessee, is turned upside down in 1947 when the Turners become the only black family ever to move into the area. Nine-year-old Jane Gable first lays eyes on young Milo Turner the day that her trouble-making, alcoholic father is buried in the Morgan Falls cemetery.
When the Turners begin work as sharecroppers on a local tobacco farm, their presence challenges the comfort of many in the close-knit town and Jane leans heavily on her best friend, 53-year-old general store owner Henry Walker, for guidance. Then tragedy strikes the Turner household: Jane, her mother Fran (already pregnant with another mouth to feed), and younger brother John find themselves torn between the people they've lived with all their lives and a dying request from 6-year-old Milo Turner's mother that nearly rips their world apart.
The Angels of Morgan Hill is Donna VanLiere at her inspiring and heartwarming best, in an audiobook that's ultimately about the mysteries of faith, the hope of belonging, and the dream of family.
Synopsis
It's 1947. Nine-year-old Jane Gable first lays eyes on young Milo Turner the day that her alcoholic father is buried. The Turners are the first black family ever to live in Morgan Hill, and Jane can't understand why some people are bitter.
When tragedy strikes the Turner household, the Gables are asked to make a decision that could rip their family apart. One path might open up a whole new world to them and bring them closer than ever. The other might bring them nothing but trouble and heartache. As Jane struggles to make sense of the changes in her community, she will soon learn about the angels who surround her, every day, in the most extraordinary--and ordinary--ways.
About the Author
Donna VanLiere is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. Her much-loved Christmas Hope series includes The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing, both of which were adapted into movies for CBS Television; The Christmas Secret; The Christmas Journey; and The Christmas Hope, which was adapted into a film by Lifetime. She is also the author of Finding Grace. VanLiere is the recipient of a Retailer's Choice Award for Fiction, a Dove Award, a Silver Angel Award, an Audie Award for best inspirational fiction, and a nominee for a Gold Medallion Book of the Year. She is a gifted speaker who speaks regularly at conferences. She lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with her husband and their children.