Krista Mueller left her home in New Mexico years ago leaving behind a past love, Dane, and a mother who seemed to care little about her. She has a successful life as a college history professor in Colorado which she loves. However, when Krista's mother, who has suffered from Alzheimer's for over ten years nears the end of her life, she is called home for her final days. Here, Krista begins to discover who her mother really was through notes written in a book of Christmas carols used as a journal and letters hidden in storage. Krista also discovers that her feelings for Dane may not be as deeply buried as she once believed. Having felt neglected and unacceptable all these years, can Krista open her heart to her mother as well as accept the friendship Dane offers?
Mercy Come Morning by Lisa Tawn Bergren is a story of healing and second chances. The present day story is interspersed with flashbacks of days in Krista's childhood, some with her loving grandparents and some with memories of her mother. Although a quick read, I do feel that anyone who is dealing with or has dealt with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia would enjoy this book. I could almost picture my own grandmother who suffered from the disease in Charlotte. The characters are well developed for the length and believable. The picture Ms. Bergman paints of Taos, New Mexico almost makes you feel as if you are visiting there yourself.
This book was received from Waterbrook Multnomah as a preview copy in exchange for my honest opinion about the book.
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