| Category: | Fiction - Biographical |
|---|---|
| Author: | D. L. Norris |
| Publisher: | Outskirts Press |
| Number of Pages: | 185 |
| ISBN-10: | 1977258409 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1977258403 |
| ASIN: | B0BJW5HHVP |
Where the Heart Is: A
Homecoming by D. L. Norris is an endearing tale that will ignite strong
emotions in readers and lift their hearts with its satisfying denouement. The
sudden death of Jenna Davis-Wilson's father changes her life and the life of
her family in ways Jenna could never have imagined. Jenna and Marcus decide to
move back to the old family manor in Tilden, Nebraska, together with their 2
kids — nine-year-old Ben and six-year-old Allie. While Jenna and her family are
settling into their ancestral home, Jenna inadvertently unearths dark family
secrets. Can Jenna reconcile with the past without destroying a treasured
family relationship?
Written with grace and heart, this multifaceted story explores themes of
family, parenthood, faith, and humanity. The female heroine must navigate a
complex web to heal the legacy of her ancestry, find reconciliation, and build
meaningful friendships. The characters are cleverly imagined and wonderfully
written, each dealing with unique situations. Aunt Lee represents the older generations
and her views often contrast those held by younger characters in the story. The
family dynamics are intelligently accomplished and readers will enjoy following
each thread of the story and deeper layers of the characters as they evolve.
Norris is a master at creating indelible, fascinating imagery and inventing a
world that feels real to readers. The writing is moving and lyrical, peppered
with sparkling dialogues and compelling descriptions. Where the Heart Is: A Homecoming redefines the concept of home and
shows readers how they can grow past their hurts and establishes strong bridges
between their past and their present while connecting meaningfully with those
around them. The idea of coming home is explored at different levels, and for
Jenna, it is about dealing with what has been hidden, secrets, and changes she
never anticipated. Her journey to recreating “home” from this place with
memories that tug at her heart is extraordinarily beautiful. It is cleverly
rendered, human-embracing, and poignant. You will hear the heartbeats of
Norris' characters and will fall in love with each one of them.
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