THREADS OF HOPE book review

Threads of Hope 

(Plain Patterns #3)

by Leslie Gould

Tally Smucker's quiet life of reading and quilting masks her sorrow over her mother's declining health and the lack of a fulfilling future for herself. When her entire world is shaken by her free-spirited neighbor Danielle, who grew up Plain but joined the Army at eighteen, Tally's instinct is to distance herself.

Yet she finds she can't turn away when Danielle's brother, Kenan, specifically asks for her help. She invites Danielle to visit Plain Patterns quilt shop with her, where owner Jane Berger begins telling a story set during World War I. The plight of a soldier and the girl he left behind resonates with both Tally and Danielle, but for different reasons.

When Tally's mother suffers a stroke at the same time Danielle's PTSD becomes unmanageable, it seems Tally's efforts to aid them only make things worse. Can Jane's story, along with the care of Kenan, help Tally accept the hope--for all of them--that waits just around the corner? 

MY BOOK REVIEW:

5 Stars: 5/5 Star Rating 

What a delightful book!  I love the way the book switches between the past and the present.  It was easy to follow the story as it moves us between the two times in our history.  The story covers a tough topic:  PTSD among war Veterans. World War I has always held great interest for me and so I particularly enjoyed the "travel to the past" through Leslie Gould's words. The story also covers caregiving of others.  These are both timely issues and touch on many hearts in today's world.  Many readers will relate to one or both topics.  This book held my interest and I could hardly wait til evening when I could finally settle down to read!  

About the Author:

Leslie Gould is the #1 bestselling and Christy Award-winning author of thirty novels. She received her MFA from Portland State University and teaches writing at Warner Pacific University. Leslie enjoys traveling, hiking, and history. She and her husband, Peter, are the revolving-door parents of four children and two cats. Visit her at http://www.lesliegould.com/.