But Marney needs Julia's help. She needs surgery and wants Julia to help care for her children during her recovery. Julia has very successfully avoided and has no desire to return to Edisto Island, SC to the place she and her family once vacationed, when they were a family. From her perspective, she owes Marney and her children absolutely nothing. Can Julia possibly begin to forgive Marney and, as a result, find true peace and happiness in her own life?
Each chapter is told by a different character's perspective (primarily three--Julia, Julia's mother Mary Ellen and Marney's middle child, Etta) which may be a bit confusing at first. However, I liked it after I got into the story. It allows the reader to easily see how both the events of the past and present, when seen through different eyes, are perceived differently and gives better understanding of the characters. The story was easy to read after sorting through the initial introduction of characters and a great escape to a simpler lifestyle. It is a wonderful story of forgiveness and restoration.
I originally requested this book because Edisto Island is a vacation spot I have just heard about and thought reading a book set in the area would give me a good feel for the island. I must say that I think Beth Hart has done a wonderful job of painting a picture of the area. It makes you want to go see the area for youself if you love the seaside. Close to Chareston, SC, Edisto is fully lowcountry, tranquil, and quaint. Perhaps Edisto is our spring break vacation spot?
I did receive this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was in no way obligated to leave a positive review.
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