Stars In The Grass by Ann Marie Stewart



Full of what could happen in real life and what might become a reaction are the thoughts that fill the pages of this novel, "Stars in the Grass" by Ann Marie Stewart. The book touches on the unexpected loss of a very young family member named Joel. Afterwards, there are the battles of the mind and body which each family member suffers as they try to realign their lives without Joel. There is Abby the second oldest child, who sees the three year old's crib in her bedroom every day until the parents and she realize it's time to remove it. There is the symbolism behind the clocks repaired by the father. There is a memorable snow ball fight between brother and sister. At the same time, new friendships are made, and old friendships become more important.

It is a Christian fiction novel. I think the whole novel is emotional. This is a Christian family who have moved from Wisconsin to Ohio. The father and husband of the family is a Presbyterian minister. Always the question is there. How is it possible to accept the unexpected trials in our lives? Because when a family's circle is broken, there is fear and sorrow. annmariestewart.com

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