AS Christmas Homecoming
December 19th, 2012. Filed under: Wednesday's Wonders.A Christmas Homecoming
By Mary Ann Diorio
Seven Christmases have passed since Sonia Pettit last heard from her daughter Jody. Since Jody’s departure, Sonia’s world has been turned upside down. Her husband has died of a broken heart, and her son, bitter over his sister’s destructive actions, has become rebellious.
Her greatest desire is to have her family together at Christmas, but after what Jody has put them all through, can Sonia truly forgive her daughter?
Jody Pettit O’Dair ran away to experience a life of adventure and excitement, but since her departure, her world has been turned upside down. She’s been abandoned by the man she met and married, lost her job, and is unable to care for her two children. With nowhere else to turn, this prodigal daughter begins the long journey home and prays she will be welcomed after walking away so long ago.
Will Jody find forgiveness in the arms of her family as easily as she received it from God?
ISLAND BREEZES
This is a good story about love, anger, bitterness, fear and grace.
As family members run through the gauntlet of emotions, God’s grace is present.
You’re probably going to need a tissue or two before you finish this book.
***A special thank you to litfuse for providing a review copy.***
Dr. MaryAnn Diorio loves God, people, children, and dogs, in that order. She also is passionate about story and its power to transform the human heart. Dr. MaryAnn, as she is affectionately called, writes compelling fiction that deals with the deepest issues of life. She is Adjunct Online Professor of Fiction Writing for Regent University and coaches writers on their journey to publication. MaryAnn and her husband Dominic are the blessed parents of two wonderful daughters and a fantastic son-in-law.
Find out more about MaryAnn at http://maryanndiorio.com/.
December 21st, 2012 at 12:24
Thank you so very much for reviewing my book, A CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING. I appreciate your taking the time to do so and am glad that my story blessed you.
MaryAnn Diorio