The Rocking Chair

by Joshua Mauney

Will Jackson Bryce ever return home? For Kristen Taylor, the answer can't come soon enough, as she waits for him there in The Rocking Chair. New author Joshua S. Mauney has captured the tone and emotion of love in the south. Kristen Taylor is home from college when she receives an unexpected phone call from Jackson Bryce, the young man that had captured her heart four summers earlier. She finds herself waiting for him on the back porch while her mind retraces the events of a summer that grew a love she knew would last forever. Will he ever return? Find out as she waits for him there in The Rocking Chair.

Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Judith Leipold · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ready as is for Hallmark production. A lightweight read despite issues of family dysfunction, alzheimers disease, and alcohol addiction. Throw in enough cliches that will keep you bouncing off the walls, a heavy dose of prayer and references to "God's plan." It was fine for a rainy afternoon. Well, not really.

[Nancy Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Rocking Chair is a story of a family that has become estranged over the years. With the impending death of the Grandma (from Alzheimers) the family must finally face the obstacles that have kept them apart. The wise Grandfather is the patriarch of the family, but even he has unresolved issues with his own son. The story is touching and full of sound advice. I found it pretty predictable and there is no earth shattering mystery to it all, but I did feel that it could make a good discussion book on how easy it is for families to drift apart with thoughts and feelings are left unspoken. A feel good read.

[Lorri]

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[SheRose13 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family relationship problems and Alheimers. Very relevant and intense reading. Highly recommend!!