The Snow Angel

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BECK, GLENN
THE SNOW ANGEL

The woman in the picture was so young she looked like a child. Her hair was loose, eyes wide, blue T-shirt stark agains the pale lines of arching collarbones. I felt the air leave me in a quiet rush. Not because of the way the photograph capture her fleeting youth, but because of the way it highlighted the bruise. 

It was a photo of me.

Rachel Price has just one happy memory from her childhood: the moment her father took her hands outside on a cold, snowy day and called her his angel. It was a rare and sacred moment in her young life, one in which she finally felt safe, love and protected.

But it didn't last long.

Years later, Rachel's daughter is the only light in what has become a dark life. Rachel repeats the patterns she learned as a child and exposes her own daughter to those same destructive behaviors. Consumed by an abusive marriage, but secure in the safety of the familiar, she is too afraid to escape.

Rachel accepts what her life has become, even as she makes excuses for those who keep her in a constant state of despair and regret. But then, an unexpected phone call from an old friend changes everything. Her ordered world is turned upside down as she's set on a journey that might be her last chance to salvage the life she'd given up long ago.

While new friendships tentatively blossom, Rachel realizes that everything she once believed may be nothing but lies and misunderstandings. But knowing the truth is not as easy as it seems. Sometimes ignorance truly is bliss. As the snow falls and promise of Christmas redemption nears, Rachel begins to see her entire childhood in a brand-new light and must now decide what her future holds -- and what her past really means. Will knowing the truth set her free, or will it condemn her to a life full of regret and 'what ifs'?

The Snow Angel is a poignant tale about family, forgiveness, and the freedom to live a future free of the past.

My Review:

published in 2011
My thanks to my public library for providing this retro read in audiobook format!

What a truly touching Christmas story! It has all the elements of a blockbuster holiday spectacular. Broken relationships that need mending, an exuberant little girl who still believes in miracles, the healing power of friendship and a woman who discovers her real worth. Goosebumping and sniffle inducing! A powerful story about love and forgiveness -- and the hope in second chances!

I listened to the audio version of this book and I think that made it even more enjoyable for me. Ron McLarty and January LaVoy's interpretation of these characters brought the entire story to life. I was riveted and pretty much 'binge listened' right to the very end...and then I was disappointed because it was all over. Simply stunning!

Because I loved the audio version so much, I'm giving the winner the choice of receiving either the book OR the audio CDs. Please mention in your comment which you'd rather win if your name is chosen. 

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like to win a copy of The Snow Angel, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line. so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday September  2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!