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Not a Sparrow Falls
Linda Nichols
Bethany House
Paperback. 351 pages
ISBN: 0764227270
Review by Diane H. Pitts (Read Diane's bio)
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Mary Bridget Washburn raced away from pain but headlong into more heartache…and danger. The hand that offered escape now brandishes a gun and stirs crazy candy. Will she survive?
Alasdair McPherson carved a ministerial career as far removed from his wife's death as success could carry him. Now his accomplishments are close to burying his young family. Who will dig them out?
Linda Nichols quickly draws the reader into the lives of those over whom God watches.
Not a Sparrow Falls pulls a frightened young woman from the hills of Appalachia into the tangled life of a struggling minister serving in a metropolitan church. Through their characters, Nichols poses several key questions. Can God use individuals who have stumbled with guilt, shame and past failures? Can one step of faith, even a weak one, prompt the God of heaven to move history and answer the cries of those who hurt?
In this story of forgiveness and hope Linda Nichols allows her characters to envelop the reader. You know intimately the churning of an elderly woman's spirit. The disjointed thoughts of a meth addict become your own ramblings. You hear the luring voices pressuring Mary Bridget (“Bridie”) to run. The secret fear of a preteen rumbles in your chest as you absorb the gathering force of an emotional volcano. Your mind screams with Alasdair as he seems crushed by life. You coexist with these characters.
Another strength of this book lies in its pace. Nichols compels the reader to linger over word choices. Descriptions are rich, and scenes unfold like a surprising journey. The tempo doesn't slacken, and you are not disappointed at journey's end.
A writer like Linda Nichols will be around a long time. We can look for more enchantment from her pen, but for now, start with Not a Sparrow Falls and prepare to be captivated by a tale born out of the crucible of personal experience.
Copyright 2002, Diane H. Pitts. All Rights reserved. Used with permission.
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About Diane H. Pitts: Diane Pitts has practiced in the fields of nursing and physical therapy for twenty-five years. She currently manages the education and escapades of three active boys in addition to pursuing an interest in writing.
Contact her at healthyhomecol@earthlink.net.
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