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The Red Gloves #3
Sarah's Song
The ritual is the same every December: twelve handmade paper ornaments and a small plastic Christmas tree. Twelve days for Sarah to remember her long-ago love. Twelve chances for Sarah to sing her song once more . . .
Every year Sarah Lindeman celebrates Christmas in a special way. It is her time to remember where she came from and what she is today--and how a special song gave her another chance at love.
But this year the ritual is different. This year a desperate young woman is listening--a nurse who lingers by the door as Sarah hangs the first yellowed decoration on her tiny tree. Sarah feels the hurt in this woman's soul and reaches out to her. Her hope is that she can do something to help both of them.
And so the older woman sings. Each day she hangs a paper ornament on her tree and relives a chapter of her story, drawing her new friend into the hallways of yesterday and a love that rose and fell, only to bloom again stronger than ever. Sarah knows the heartache that results from making bad choices. And she knows, too, how God can redeem any situation--her own life is proof of that.
As Sarah sings, she prays her new friend will understand the true gift of love--and that to give it up without a fight means to give up on life itself.
But will Sarah be able to convince this troubled young woman before time runs out? Twelve days. Two lives. And one song--"Sarah's Song"--that just might bring about a miracle for everyone who hears it.
Every year Sarah Lindeman celebrates Christmas in a special way. It is her time to remember where she came from and what she is today--and how a special song gave her another chance at love.
But this year the ritual is different. This year a desperate young woman is listening--a nurse who lingers by the door as Sarah hangs the first yellowed decoration on her tiny tree. Sarah feels the hurt in this woman's soul and reaches out to her. Her hope is that she can do something to help both of them.
And so the older woman sings. Each day she hangs a paper ornament on her tree and relives a chapter of her story, drawing her new friend into the hallways of yesterday and a love that rose and fell, only to bloom again stronger than ever. Sarah knows the heartache that results from making bad choices. And she knows, too, how God can redeem any situation--her own life is proof of that.
As Sarah sings, she prays her new friend will understand the true gift of love--and that to give it up without a fight means to give up on life itself.
But will Sarah be able to convince this troubled young woman before time runs out? Twelve days. Two lives. And one song--"Sarah's Song"--that just might bring about a miracle for everyone who hears it.
156 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
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Karen Kingsbury
208 books12k followersKaren Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.
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November 20, 2020
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness... OH MY GOODNESS!
I believe that a story moves a person based on their background, emotional makeup, spiritual level, and probably a myriad of other factors. But, what I KNOW is that this story moved me like nothing I've read in a long time... a very long time.
I won't take the time to even give a synopsis. And, to be perfectly honest, even though the story is one of a SERIES based on the red gloves, the author could have left the "red gloves stuff" out and to me it wouldn't have lessened the story's impact on me.
What I KNOW is that I finished the last quarter of the book while lying in bed last night. And, as I read, I could feel the tears rolling down my left cheek and absorbing into the pillow below. I actually stopped reading at one point to swipe the tears away, then resumed. For me, this is an amazing happenstance.
I just thought this story was heart-rendering!
I believe that a story moves a person based on their background, emotional makeup, spiritual level, and probably a myriad of other factors. But, what I KNOW is that this story moved me like nothing I've read in a long time... a very long time.
I won't take the time to even give a synopsis. And, to be perfectly honest, even though the story is one of a SERIES based on the red gloves, the author could have left the "red gloves stuff" out and to me it wouldn't have lessened the story's impact on me.
What I KNOW is that I finished the last quarter of the book while lying in bed last night. And, as I read, I could feel the tears rolling down my left cheek and absorbing into the pillow below. I actually stopped reading at one point to swipe the tears away, then resumed. For me, this is an amazing happenstance.
I just thought this story was heart-rendering!
December 7, 2024
I loved this book! I connected right away to the deep sadness Sarah carried. The story was a bit heavy, about an elderly and dying woman named Sarah, who has the opportunity to share a special story from her life experience with one of her young nurses who is troubled. I wont give away any more, but it's a great Christmas read. I was just a bit disappointed the faith based themes weren't stronger, but still enjoyed the story.
This is the second book in the series I've read (I've read book one and three) and have loved them both. I enjoy that this series does not have to be read in order as each book is a stand alone.
This is the second book in the series I've read (I've read book one and three) and have loved them both. I enjoy that this series does not have to be read in order as each book is a stand alone.
August 25, 2016
Sarah is an elderly lady, who gets out 12 envelopes every year, with an ornament in each one, for the 12 days of Christmas. She asks God to let her live to tell her story one more time, so she can help one more person.
Beth works in the care home where Sarah lives. She is unhappy in her boring marriage with a husband who no longer seems to care for her.
This book brings these two characters together. As Sarah tells the story of how she left her true love, and the boring little town she lived in, to search for excitement and a singing career, and then fell for a playboy, who used her, Beth gradually opens her heart to the love that was there for her.
In an age where so many people feel like Beth that life should be filled with exciting experiences and the thrill of new love this is a valuable book. May it help many dealing with the day-to-day sameness of life with the partner they committed to, who think there should be more, find what real love really is.
This book was meant to shared with others.
Beth works in the care home where Sarah lives. She is unhappy in her boring marriage with a husband who no longer seems to care for her.
This book brings these two characters together. As Sarah tells the story of how she left her true love, and the boring little town she lived in, to search for excitement and a singing career, and then fell for a playboy, who used her, Beth gradually opens her heart to the love that was there for her.
In an age where so many people feel like Beth that life should be filled with exciting experiences and the thrill of new love this is a valuable book. May it help many dealing with the day-to-day sameness of life with the partner they committed to, who think there should be more, find what real love really is.
This book was meant to shared with others.
December 23, 2020
While I can appreciate a feel good book, this one was not for me. Everything happened too easily. There’s no character development. I never quite understood the ornament ritual. But I can understand why others might like this type of story. In a tumultuous world, sometimes you want to escape where everything turns out just right.
February 1, 2021
I used to read Karen Kingsbury often, but over time, I tired of the repetitive themes in some of the books and characters so I haven't read her as much recently as I used to. This book was on the sale rack at the local library branch and it sounded different than her Baxter family related series.
It is set at Christmas. I know one of my friends prefers to read holiday books "in season" for that holiday. So, for those who prefer that, I mention it. I'll probably pass this book on to that same friend (who, coincidentally, recently read her first Karen Kingsbury book only recently.)
WARNING: SPOILERS MAY FOLLOW (READ ON AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION):
Sarah's old now, but she has a tradition she follows every December. At one point, Sarah was torn between the love of a man and her dreams for being a singing star. I can't fault her for wanting to pursue her dream of singing professionally. I do think at some point sooner than she did that she should have realized that wasn't in the cards for her--at least not at that time. It's a story of lost love that is found again, then lost in a different way. But Sarah feels her story will help one last person before she is reunited with her true love.
What I liked:
*the tradition of remembering: something Sarah had done with her husband until he passed away and then continued by herself
*That even in a place where most consider you "useless" or "past your prime", Sarah still had a mission to accomplish.
*That Sarah trusted God to give her someone who needed to hear the story.
*That Sarah's family allowed her to stay in the town where none of them lived because it was where she'd met and married Sam.
*That Sarah didn't give up when Beth didn't come every day as she'd first said she would.
*The ideas at the end of the book for connecting with seniors and those in retirement/assisted living/nursing homes. I like the meaning of the red gloves (even if they did feel like just an "add on" in this story. The story could have worked even without the gloves and it kind of felt like the gloves were added in just to keep it consistent with the other Christmas books in the series.) I do think that I might buy red gloves when I do buy gloves for various organizations.
What I disliked:
*Being reminded that someday my symptoms will be what Sarah has. I hope I face my death with the same dignity.
*Sarah's being so hung up on a singing career that she was willing to put aside everything else--her love for Sam, her Christian belief system, her purity--just to "get a contract" or "become a star"
*I worry that some people will read this story and think that "Oh, if I just turn whatever I want over to God then he's going to make what I want happen". This happens twice in this book--with Sarah's singing career and with re-finding Sam. Does God want to be first in our lives? yes. Does God always grant us what we want just because we've "turned it over to him"? no. I guess some would argue that if you're really turning it over to God you need to be okay with God saying no, and if you aren't okay with that then you didn't really mean it when you said you were turning it over to God.
It is set at Christmas. I know one of my friends prefers to read holiday books "in season" for that holiday. So, for those who prefer that, I mention it. I'll probably pass this book on to that same friend (who, coincidentally, recently read her first Karen Kingsbury book only recently.)
WARNING: SPOILERS MAY FOLLOW (READ ON AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION):
Sarah's old now, but she has a tradition she follows every December. At one point, Sarah was torn between the love of a man and her dreams for being a singing star. I can't fault her for wanting to pursue her dream of singing professionally. I do think at some point sooner than she did that she should have realized that wasn't in the cards for her--at least not at that time. It's a story of lost love that is found again, then lost in a different way. But Sarah feels her story will help one last person before she is reunited with her true love.
What I liked:
*the tradition of remembering: something Sarah had done with her husband until he passed away and then continued by herself
*That even in a place where most consider you "useless" or "past your prime", Sarah still had a mission to accomplish.
*That Sarah trusted God to give her someone who needed to hear the story.
*That Sarah's family allowed her to stay in the town where none of them lived because it was where she'd met and married Sam.
*That Sarah didn't give up when Beth didn't come every day as she'd first said she would.
*The ideas at the end of the book for connecting with seniors and those in retirement/assisted living/nursing homes. I like the meaning of the red gloves (even if they did feel like just an "add on" in this story. The story could have worked even without the gloves and it kind of felt like the gloves were added in just to keep it consistent with the other Christmas books in the series.) I do think that I might buy red gloves when I do buy gloves for various organizations.
What I disliked:
*Being reminded that someday my symptoms will be what Sarah has. I hope I face my death with the same dignity.
*Sarah's being so hung up on a singing career that she was willing to put aside everything else--her love for Sam, her Christian belief system, her purity--just to "get a contract" or "become a star"
*I worry that some people will read this story and think that "Oh, if I just turn whatever I want over to God then he's going to make what I want happen". This happens twice in this book--with Sarah's singing career and with re-finding Sam. Does God want to be first in our lives? yes. Does God always grant us what we want just because we've "turned it over to him"? no. I guess some would argue that if you're really turning it over to God you need to be okay with God saying no, and if you aren't okay with that then you didn't really mean it when you said you were turning it over to God.
June 18, 2018
Sarah Lindeman celebrates Christmas by placing one special ornament on her tree on each of the twelve days of Christmas. It tells her story.
This year, Sarah believes her story will change another life.
Even though it's June, I love these Christmas stories in the Red Glove Series. Filled with hope and love, I'm touched to tears.
I thought I knew how this story would go but I was wrong. A few surprises and a gigantic twist left me in wonder. It's a story I'll long remember, and forever emotionally charged.
I read this book prior to church. It inspired me.
This year, Sarah believes her story will change another life.
Even though it's June, I love these Christmas stories in the Red Glove Series. Filled with hope and love, I'm touched to tears.
I thought I knew how this story would go but I was wrong. A few surprises and a gigantic twist left me in wonder. It's a story I'll long remember, and forever emotionally charged.
I read this book prior to church. It inspired me.
October 10, 2017
I have read 3/4 of the series and so far this one is my favorite.
November 19, 2018
A light, refreshing, read. You definitely feel the warmth of the Holidays while reading this.
December 3, 2022
Beautiful story... Beautiful message
December 31, 2022
A very quick read. Always have hope and when life is crazy always remember your heart -we need love to survive the craziness , the boring , the hard times
November 17, 2025
A book of hope! Loving the Red Glove series!
August 27, 2018
This was another heartwarming story of redemption, forgiveness and love.
January 31, 2022
Such a good book. It is a Christmas love story, but I read it in January. 😂 I still really liked this book!
July 11, 2020
Such a sweet story
November 26, 2014
*I received a copy from FaithWords for a fair and honest review*
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Overall Impression:
4 * – I really liked it. I have always been a huge Kingsbury fan. I believe I own almost all of her books. When FaithWords allowed me to review this collection I was thrilled, it certainty did not disappoint. Karen has a way of writing words that truly seep into the depths of your soul and stay there. Just as in many other book I would advise keeping the tissues handy. I can't wait to finish reading the rest of this collection. I am truly honored.
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Overall Impression:
4 * – I really liked it. I have always been a huge Kingsbury fan. I believe I own almost all of her books. When FaithWords allowed me to review this collection I was thrilled, it certainty did not disappoint. Karen has a way of writing words that truly seep into the depths of your soul and stay there. Just as in many other book I would advise keeping the tissues handy. I can't wait to finish reading the rest of this collection. I am truly honored.
September 11, 2010
A very uplifting, inspirational story that can be enjoyed any time of the year, not just Christmas. This is a story within a story, of an elderly woman who reflects back on her life and the most influential time of her eighty-six years. It also involves the story of a young nursing home caregiver with marital problems. I loved the way Karen Kingsbury brought these elements together in a very loving, inspirational way.
March 31, 2011
An elderly woman in a nursing home shares her story with her young nurse who is about to make a bad choice regarding her unhappy marriage.
very touching. 1or 2 hour quick uplifting read;Christian Fiction.
very touching. 1or 2 hour quick uplifting read;Christian Fiction.
December 13, 2011
Heartwarming story about an elderly women telling her secret to true love to one of her caregivers before she dies. The story is told over the 12 days of Christmas each with day with a special ornament for the Christmas tree.
August 17, 2009
A faith-based, Christmas love story with as much impact as The Gift of the Magi. Once again Karen Kengsbury weaves her wonderful magic.
December 25, 2022
An enjoyable, short Christmas read. A little sentimental, but Christmas reads usually are.
This reminds me a little of Lisa Wingate's "The Prayer Box" in that an elderly woman's story, thoughts, and reflections changed the life of her listeners for the better. The stories having the similarity makes me think that it's wish-fulfillment literature, that older people wish they had someone to listen appreciatively to their wisdom, and that some younger people wish they had someone to mentor them through the rough patches in life.
The stories do have their differences, though. In "Sarah's Song," Sarah is still living, and in "The Prayer Box," the influence outlived the elderly lady.
"Sarah's Song" also reminds me of one of my uncles, who, while in a nursing home, considered it his mission to reach out to all those around him, serving him there. He was such a jolly soul I think they all loved him for it.
I loved the last section about the Red Gloves series. Each Christmas book in the Red Gloves series - I hadn't even realized this was a series - has a Red Gloves challenge, and this challenge was to visit a nursing home or otherwise make contact with an elderly person and give them a pair of red gloves. Red is to represent Christmas and love and hope.
My favorite quote from this book came from that section: "Every one of them [older people], people in their seventies, eighties, and nineties, has a story to tell. A tale of God's faithfulness, of love won and lost, or of a truth that took years to come to life." It's why I do love listening to elderly people. Their stories are so fascinating to me, of a different time and place.
It is probably too far into the season for me to participate in something like that this year, and actually between this year and last year, we've given out a lot of gloves already to our loved ones, although not necessarily red.
I loved Sarah's theme verse, and it reminded me of Steve Green's song on the same verse. The verse was Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart," and the Steve Green song goes
"Guard your heart, guard your heart.
Don't trade it for treasure, don't give it away.
Guard your heart, guard your heart.
As a payment for pleasure, it's a high price to pay..."
"The human heart is easily swayed,
and often betrayed
by the hand of emotion.
Don't leave the outcome to chance,
we must choose in advance
or live with the tragedy.
Such needless agony..."
We used to play and sing that song for the kids frequently when they were little, partly to counter the "follow your heart" mentality.
A couple of the other reviewers pointed out that real life doesn't always go so well, and one other reviewer pointed out that Sarah still told Beth the rest of her story, even if she missed a few days. To me, that sounds like patience and forgiveness, and perhaps a little bit like faith in God, too, that whatever time they shared together might be enough.
This reminds me a little of Lisa Wingate's "The Prayer Box" in that an elderly woman's story, thoughts, and reflections changed the life of her listeners for the better. The stories having the similarity makes me think that it's wish-fulfillment literature, that older people wish they had someone to listen appreciatively to their wisdom, and that some younger people wish they had someone to mentor them through the rough patches in life.
The stories do have their differences, though. In "Sarah's Song," Sarah is still living, and in "The Prayer Box," the influence outlived the elderly lady.
"Sarah's Song" also reminds me of one of my uncles, who, while in a nursing home, considered it his mission to reach out to all those around him, serving him there. He was such a jolly soul I think they all loved him for it.
I loved the last section about the Red Gloves series. Each Christmas book in the Red Gloves series - I hadn't even realized this was a series - has a Red Gloves challenge, and this challenge was to visit a nursing home or otherwise make contact with an elderly person and give them a pair of red gloves. Red is to represent Christmas and love and hope.
My favorite quote from this book came from that section: "Every one of them [older people], people in their seventies, eighties, and nineties, has a story to tell. A tale of God's faithfulness, of love won and lost, or of a truth that took years to come to life." It's why I do love listening to elderly people. Their stories are so fascinating to me, of a different time and place.
It is probably too far into the season for me to participate in something like that this year, and actually between this year and last year, we've given out a lot of gloves already to our loved ones, although not necessarily red.
I loved Sarah's theme verse, and it reminded me of Steve Green's song on the same verse. The verse was Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart," and the Steve Green song goes
"Guard your heart, guard your heart.
Don't trade it for treasure, don't give it away.
Guard your heart, guard your heart.
As a payment for pleasure, it's a high price to pay..."
"The human heart is easily swayed,
and often betrayed
by the hand of emotion.
Don't leave the outcome to chance,
we must choose in advance
or live with the tragedy.
Such needless agony..."
We used to play and sing that song for the kids frequently when they were little, partly to counter the "follow your heart" mentality.
A couple of the other reviewers pointed out that real life doesn't always go so well, and one other reviewer pointed out that Sarah still told Beth the rest of her story, even if she missed a few days. To me, that sounds like patience and forgiveness, and perhaps a little bit like faith in God, too, that whatever time they shared together might be enough.
December 6, 2017
Sarah’s Song is the third in Karen Kingsbury’s Red Glove series, but can easily be read without having read the first two.
In this story, Sarah Lindeman lives in a retirement home while fighting a losing battle with heart failure. Every Christmas she brings out twelve old yellowed envelopes with ornaments with a single word on each and places one on the tree each day. The words unfold the story of her return to the Lord and her love story with dear husband, Sam, a story involving sin, rebellion, grace, and restoration.
This Christmas, one of Sarah’s nurses, Beth, takes an interest in hearing the story unfold day by day. Sarah senses that Beth has deep needs that the details of her own story can minister to. But will Beth hear it? And will Sarah live long enough to tell it?
A couple of sentences made me wince a bit, like “All of life was a dance, the steps measured out to the music of the days” and especially gloves that “smelled of old love and days gone by.” And though the plot line is somewhat predictable, it’s a sweet, touching story and I enjoyed it.
In this story, Sarah Lindeman lives in a retirement home while fighting a losing battle with heart failure. Every Christmas she brings out twelve old yellowed envelopes with ornaments with a single word on each and places one on the tree each day. The words unfold the story of her return to the Lord and her love story with dear husband, Sam, a story involving sin, rebellion, grace, and restoration.
This Christmas, one of Sarah’s nurses, Beth, takes an interest in hearing the story unfold day by day. Sarah senses that Beth has deep needs that the details of her own story can minister to. But will Beth hear it? And will Sarah live long enough to tell it?
A couple of sentences made me wince a bit, like “All of life was a dance, the steps measured out to the music of the days” and especially gloves that “smelled of old love and days gone by.” And though the plot line is somewhat predictable, it’s a sweet, touching story and I enjoyed it.
August 3, 2020
This Christmas story in the Red Gloves series tells a complete story. It has no loose ends, nor does it depend on earlier stories. It could easily stand alone and order doesn't matter.
Like the two preceding stories this is a quick read, but the pace of the story is a little slower. Like the tale being told in the story itself, it is a patient story. Likewise, I wasn't as emotional throughout the story as in the earlier ones, although the ending makes up for it.
This is a Christian story. Like the earlier ones, there isn't much preaching through speeches, but the story leaves the reader room to hear the embedded truths. Like the others, this is a story about a miracle from God, and actually two of them.
Mature themes: no sex is described. It is implied so obliquely that the reader isn't certain until a reference is made to a woman giving up her virtue. There isn't any violence or offensive language.
Like the two preceding stories this is a quick read, but the pace of the story is a little slower. Like the tale being told in the story itself, it is a patient story. Likewise, I wasn't as emotional throughout the story as in the earlier ones, although the ending makes up for it.
This is a Christian story. Like the earlier ones, there isn't much preaching through speeches, but the story leaves the reader room to hear the embedded truths. Like the others, this is a story about a miracle from God, and actually two of them.
Mature themes: no sex is described. It is implied so obliquely that the reader isn't certain until a reference is made to a woman giving up her virtue. There isn't any violence or offensive language.
November 22, 2021
Sarah is a nostalgic, elderly woman reaching the end of her days. Beth is a young nurse tasked with caring for Sarah. As Christmas draws near, Sarah senses a sadness in Beth and longs to share her story, the secret of the true gift of love. So with Beth’s permission, over the next twelve days, Sarah begins to share her story about love lost and found through a song.
As the days to Christmas approach and the women grow closer, Beth sees her husband in a different light and Sarah’s song as the miracle needed to save her troubled marriage.
Another Christmas Red Gloves novella brought to us by Karen Kingsbury. A beautiful story with genuine characters and a warm heartfelt story-line perfect for Christmas.
As the days to Christmas approach and the women grow closer, Beth sees her husband in a different light and Sarah’s song as the miracle needed to save her troubled marriage.
Another Christmas Red Gloves novella brought to us by Karen Kingsbury. A beautiful story with genuine characters and a warm heartfelt story-line perfect for Christmas.
June 22, 2021
This is the third book in the The Red Gloves series.
This is the best so far - although the first two were excellent as well.
I love the story line in this book. Sarah is in an assisted living community and
it is two weeks before Christmas. Sarah is an accomplished recording artist.
She wrote Sarah's Song. Through the 1 days before Christmas she shares
the meaning of each ornament that she places on the small tree in her room.
Her audience is Beth, a caregiver.
Through sharing Sarah's story, she passes on to Beth the true meaning of love.
This is the best so far - although the first two were excellent as well.
I love the story line in this book. Sarah is in an assisted living community and
it is two weeks before Christmas. Sarah is an accomplished recording artist.
She wrote Sarah's Song. Through the 1 days before Christmas she shares
the meaning of each ornament that she places on the small tree in her room.
Her audience is Beth, a caregiver.
Through sharing Sarah's story, she passes on to Beth the true meaning of love.
January 4, 2022
I borrowed an audiobook copy of this book from the local library and thoroughly enjoyed the book. A heartwarming Christmas story about an elderly woman living her last days, and wanting to pass her story on to someone who would benefit from it. Sarah a former country singer made mistakes in her life and desires to pass her wealth of knowledge about life on to someone who needs it. Beth, the aide at the facility where she lives is struggling in her marriage and agrees to listen to Sarah’s story. A great story about love, forgiveness, and being hard headed.
June 12, 2025
Beautiful story of two couples. One in present day of a woman who has given up on her marriage determined to divorce her husband. The second is of a love story told by an elderly woman close to death. The elderly woman uses small Christmas ornaments to relate her story to the woman in present day. There are poignant lessons learned through huge mistakes made that could have destroyed both couples. I was crying at the end as the secret of love was revealed. This book is so well written bringing out truths and emotions that touch us all.
January 31, 2018
My favorite of the four Red Gloves books.
Small potential plotline issue, though: by December 1941 IRL America is at war due to Pearl Harbor. Would Sam have been drafted into service at that point? Would mandatory rationing keep Sarah from getting materials for her dress, or her mother from the gloves?
Small potential plotline issue, though: by December 1941 IRL America is at war due to Pearl Harbor. Would Sam have been drafted into service at that point? Would mandatory rationing keep Sarah from getting materials for her dress, or her mother from the gloves?
January 7, 2019
Very good book - I enjoy The Red Glove series. I enjoyed the characters in this book and could easily enjoy sitting down with them over tea. I felt like I had been in the setting as the retirement/nursing facility was described. This was a quick read with a moving story line and significant meaning. I would recommend this book to anyone, especially at the beginning of the Christmas season.
December 5, 2022
A heartwarming story of the "coincidental" meeting of Sarah and Beth, one at the end of her life hoping to share the lessons of her past mistakes and heartaches, to another who is currently experiencing her own. This book is a good reminder that selfish desires can often cloud the consquences that inevitably follow, and that pure love can heal deep wounds and change character.
December 3, 2025
“I absolutely loved this story. From beginning to end, it reminds you that ‘it’s not too late’—for growth, for healing, and for love. The message is heartfelt and powerful, and the way the author delivers it stays with you long after you finish the last page. It’s a beautiful reminder that love truly never fails.”
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