Tender Graces by Kathryn Magendie is a book whose story compliments the title, and vice versa. Throughout the book, grace and tenderness is portrayed. A young Virginia Kate Carey takes us through her journey into womanhood.
The author captures moments in the book, that come alive. Her description of the wild mountain child who gave birth to Virginia, the struggles of coping with outside interference are wonderful. Family life and stresses are intermingled with snippets of hope, fear, humour and raw love.
The contrasts of emotions the young girl shares are a delight to read. One sentence towards the end of the book (chapt 29, as Virginia describes her brother sitting on a plane, stays with me:
He sat as quiet as a cotton field with his comic books on his lap.
Why do these few words portray so much to me?
The previous descriptions in the story had enchanted me, taken me to mountains and beyond. Words had transported me to a country I have never been to, one I have only read about or seen in a movie. I have never seen a cotton field, only in a movie, but that sentence gave me the feeling of peace, of quiet acceptance. I could imagine the stillness of a boy, sharing no emotions. Kathryn Magendie had prepared me for moments like this, she has painted her story on a canvas of words and I recommend her book to you.
Kathryn Magendie Website for book purchase.
10 Comments:
Glynis,
This is a great review. This book sounds like something I would love to read.
BTW, your blog is beautiful!
Wishing you a great day,
Thank you Cynthia, it is a lovely book. Thank you for complimenting my blog!
It sounds like a great book. I left you an award on my blog. Don't feel pressured to pass it on - just wanted to know that your friendship is appreciated.
Glynis, here I cameby to see what was up and see this - thank you so warmly for this beautiful review of my book - *smiling and smiling*
Loree, thanks for award, I will pop over to collect it.
Kathryn-praise where praise is due. I am waiting for Secret Graces.
It seems like a lovely book, Glynis. I find these days I'm so busy, I have to force myself to take some time off to read.
I know the feeling Anne, thanks for taking time to drop by.
Thank you for sharing, Glynis. This sounds like an engaging story. Hope you are wonderfully well and in great spirits. xx
It is a lovely book Carol, thanks for reading review. All is well with me,thanks.
Glynis, I hope i had something to do with you reading this book? LOL!
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