“Where Hope Begins” by Catherine West *christian book review*

I really enjoyed this book! I knew by reading the book description that it would be an emotional read but surprisingly I enjoyed it without being emotionally drained by the characters and events. (Sometimes realistic, real life situations in books really bum me out!)

I felt drawn to all the characters and could relate to each one and enjoyed reading events and thoughts from their own individual view points. I especially loved the element of a “guardian angel” in this book.

Steady, emotional plot with great christian elements like love, forgiveness and grace. I personally do not feel it would be suitable for young adults due to some adult themes like suicide and adultery; but its still a “clean” novel, tastefully done.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Sometimes we’re allowed to glimpse the beauty within the brokenness . . .

Savannah Barrington has always found solace at her parents’ lake house in the Berkshires, and it’s the place that she runs to when her husband of over twenty years leaves her. Though her world is shaken, and the future uncertain, she finds hope through an old woman’s wisdom, a little girl’s laughter, and a man who’s willing to risk his own heart to prove to Savannah that she is worthy of love.

But soon Savannah is given a challenge she can’t run away from: Forgiving the unforgivable. Amidst the ancient gardens and musty bookstores of the small town she’s sought refuge in, she must reconcile with the grief that haunts her, the God pursuing her, and the wounds of the past that might be healed after all.

Where Hope Begins is the story of grace in the midst of brokenness, pointing us to the miracles that await when we look beyond our own expectations.

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About the Author
Catherine West writes stories of hope and healing from her island home in Bermuda. When she’s not at the computer working on her next story, you can find her taking her Border collie for long walks on the beach or tending to her roses and orchids. She and her husband have two grown children. Visit her online at CatherineJWest.com, Facebook: CatherineJWest, and Twitter: @CathWest.