Within the story, sometimes the point of view changes from Leona to that of her son or daughter, David and Maddie.

A “home”, of sorts, with mismatched loved ones. All of them combine to display the blessing and care of a church family. Some fiercely in Leona’s corner, some more antagonistic, all of them work to steer the story and reveal how God takes care of people in unexpected ways. The “friends” and supporting characters of this story are endearing, to say the least. To say the least, it was a little therapeutic for my own heart to read Leona’s story. It exposes how everyone deals with grief or shock differently while emphasizing that it’s perfectly OK to be different. I believe the way Lynne Gentry recognizes the grief process in a gentle and understanding way, shading it with humor, speaks of her personal experiences as well as her ability to relate to the reader through story. I personally identified with the situation and characters because I have had a similar unexpected loss in my family. There were moments delicately handled with humor that otherwise could have been a little “dark” or sad due to the story circumstances. Before I talk about the lovable characters, I want to address the way grief is exposed in this story. I really, really liked this story! It was a great combination of funny and serious. Hope, you've got to meet the quirky women of Fossil Ridge ranch.Walking Shoes is a refreshed story from Lynne’s heart drawn from her own experiences as a pastor’s wife. If you loved the folks in the Texas town of Mt. 'Gentry's small-town series sparkles with humor, heart, and southern charm.' Amazon Reviewer Ross, Jan Karon, Philip Gulley, and Fannie Flagg. These stories are a touching addition to the small town, generational series of favorite authors like Ann B. You'll have to laugh to keep from crying. Hope Southern Adventure Series explores the inspirational and emotional healing of a family.

Reconciliation and healing won't come easy in this zany, trouble-filled, hilarious walk-through-grief adventure.īrimming with wit, authenticity, and southern charm, the Mt. But parenting young adults in the glass house of the parsonage proves more difficult than reinventing herself.ĭetermined to give her broken family a shot at a second chance, Leona begins the painful journey of putting one foot in front of the other. When tragedy strikes Leona Harper, the devastated pastor's wife summons her estranged children home. Hope for a generous helping of southern humor and hope. Come visit the small West Texas town of Mt. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Lynne Gentry takes a heartwarming peek at second chances and the well-intentioned folks who inadvertently sabotage them.

Walking Shoes by Lynne Gentry