I read this novel in one spellbound weekend and was sorry when it was over. A compelling read that drew me in from page one, and it stays with me 3 years later. I found myself rooting hard for the main characters, even when they were in opposition amongst themselves. When I'm so invested in the outcome, wanting everyone to have a happy ending even though they're in a tangle of conflicts in a seemingly no-win situation, I know the author is doing something right. (Something about this reminds me More...

A book about relationships. I liked because each of the characters had depth. some of them were more likable, but I felt like I had insight into each of them. Difficult themes, abortion, infidelty,literal Christians, but unlying it all was a sense of hope

The abortion issue from various perspectives -- Hannah & Carl married & childless for almost 20 yrs; Dr. Bill & his charismatic church lead protest at the clinics. Erica a student of Hannah's from a divorced home. Penny, child of Delia, but brought up by Mattie the grandmother.