Andrea knew when she married John Sheldon that her love was not returned, but they both stayed in the marriage for their own reasons. Now John is r...
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Nov 15, 2011
Paula-O
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This was a different type story then I usually read but still a good one. John had made many mistakes in his life, drinking was a big one that had a hold on him. One night he picked up a hiker while driving and very drunk and they had accident and the hiker died, making John to be charged with manslaughter and spend time in prison. This changed his life in many ways and that of his family. He had a son that was down syndrome child, and two daughters many years apart. When he returned from p
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May 15, 2010
The Returning - Ann Tatlock -2009
Five years has passed and John -sent to prison on a manslaughter charge which occured one night when drunk driving is on his way home. However when he arrives home , alot has changed over the years and not just the outward appearances either. Can the Family work out the differences and become a family once again ?. Daughter Beka is starting to mix with the wrong crowd -drinking, drugs and witchcraft , when a terrible accident occurs and Beka becomes d More...
Five years has passed and John -sent to prison on a manslaughter charge which occured one night when drunk driving is on his way home. However when he arrives home , alot has changed over the years and not just the outward appearances either. Can the Family work out the differences and become a family once again ?. Daughter Beka is starting to mix with the wrong crowd -drinking, drugs and witchcraft , when a terrible accident occurs and Beka becomes d More...
Jan 27, 2011
Tasha
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I just have to say... That this book does not end like you want it too. It leaves you wanting, needing a more romantic end for Andrea John's poor wife. I thought for sure she would at least come to desire having Christ in her life but this book is focused around John's and Billy's relationship with God it really leaves the family out. How can you think your family can begin again without a strong Godly center? I did like the story of second chances and that is what this book is all about. John c
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Jan 03, 2012
Laura
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A man comes home to his family--wife, three kids--after serving time and discovers things are much different than they were when he left. It's an interesting take on something you don't often think about. I enjoyed the characters very much, however the plot was very predictable. It's an easy read; I finished it in one day.
May 24, 2009
Barb
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This author writes fabulous and heartbreaking stories and this is no exception. It tells of a family's first summer together after five years of separation--the father has just been released from prison. During the summer, everyone in the family must adjust to their new situation. A+.
Mar 22, 2010
Lisa
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Ann Tatlock is one of my favorite authors. But I couldn't even finish this book. The plot was so flat and boring. The characters were so unbelievable and uninteresting. I was so surprised that the author wrote a book like this. All her other books are so much better.
Jun 12, 2011
Michelle
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This was an interesting premise for a novel. However I was a little disappointed in the actual novel All the issues were either too easily resolved or completely glossed over. The novelist left too many issues totally unresolved or ignored.
Jun 02, 2009
Alicia
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Give me a break. Every single event is expected, including the plot "twist" and the final scene. "Let's feel good about flawed people trying to be better." Bleah.
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Apr 07, 2010
Christine
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This is the story of a family who tries to adjust to life with Dad in it when he returns home after a 5 year visit to prison for Drunk Driving.
Aug 25, 2010
Mika
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This was a good book! Thought provoking-about how sometimes we should just say what's on our minds, with some heart wrenching moments thrown in.
Aug 20, 2009
Lisa
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I usually like Ann Tatlock's books but I couldn't get interested in this one. Maybe I've read too many stories just like it.
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Feb 24, 2009
Susan
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A beach read,rather than good literature.I did enjoy it while I was reading,but it didn't leave me with much to ponder.
Feb 23, 2009
Michele
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It was good. Interesting look at real life, and how a family copes with so much heartache and learns to go forward.
Dec 28, 2010
Regina
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I tried reading this book, after reading a few pages I had to stop. I just couldn't get into this book.
Oct 05, 2009
Mary Lou
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a nice tidy story -- too bad life's problems can't always be solved so neatly. But an enjoyable read.
Jul 29, 2009
Barbara
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It is about a man who came home from prison to his family of Wife and three children.
Aug 26, 2011
Elizabeth
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Liked the plot concept. Middle was a little rocky. Ending kind of left me hanging...
Aug 17, 2010
Marianne
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Good story about a family struggling with their husband/father's return after 5 years in prison.
Rose colored glasses ending.
Rose colored glasses ending.
Jul 07, 2009
Kristy
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Just ok, glad i finished, but i've enjoyed some of her other works much more.
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