This is a character-driven story. The story takes a while to build
up, but it's worth it. Many of us live life as if we're constantly
driving on the highway. We forget to calm down, to cherish the
people around us and to spread happiness. Saying sincere thank
yous, paying for someone else's coffee, thinking of the less
fortunate ... Our time with others isn't infinite, and we take many
things for granted.
At first, I was annoyed with Sarah because I couldn't believe she's
letting so many things pass her by, but she grows as a character. I
don't want to spoil anything, but maybe this story is a
contemporary look at Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. I also
didn't like how her husband Joe approached the matter about Sarah's
behaviour. He could have chosen his words more carefully, but
everything seems to happen for a reason.
I like her son Mitchell. He's an innocent boy who doesn't want to
see his parents fight. He also believes in angels. He happens to
see one helping out with the scoreboards at the Cubs baseball game,
but his parents attribute this to his wild imagination. Even though
this book is considered christian fiction, I enjoyed it. There
aren't any biblical references or anything of that sort, but simply
that there is someone watching over you and that everyone is loved.
This is an easy read. If you're living on the fast lane and barely
taking care of yourself, let alone those who are around you, you
might want to consider slowing down and taking in the sights,
literally. If you like contemporary christian fiction, give this
one a shot. (bambireads.blogspot,com)