A Gift Called Hope

 

A Gift Called Hope - Eva Jordan- Women's Fiction

I bought this having been attracted to the cover and the title, I needed a little hope as perhaps do we all at times. I've read Eva's books before so was hoping I would enjoy it as much as the others and I wasn't disappointed. Its a story of Jill who lives with her young grandson Jack junior after his father has passed away and his mother is unable to cope. Her own marriage to Jack senior broke down following the tragedy. Jill has tried to make a new life by moving away and doing something she always wanted to do- a food van- which has given her a new lease of life and new friends through the interaction with her customers. When Jack Juniors mother appears back on the scene, Jill worries that she isn't good for Jack junior and blames her for the death of her son. 

Eva has a rare skill of writing. Yes its a story but there is much philosophy woven through the pages which we can all learn from. I found myself stopping at certain points as the odd phrase hit me in the face of poignancy. Its a story of rising from the ashes and looking forward having perhaps learnt from the past. Although the cover indicates a seasonal read it really could be read at anytime of year . Of day and night and light and dark, of loss and of new beginnings. Carpe diem all the way! 

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