Two Weddings

by Farin Powell

"“Powell’s debut novel, the story of two couples searching for love and forgiveness, begins, ironically, with two funerals…A tale of motherly manipulation in which unanswered prayers on earth mirror the unanswered questions that remain, even in heaven…Although Powell’s depiction of heaven is quirky, her book reminds readers to appreciate the “piece of Heaven on earth” that “we all take for granted.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The writing shines with this author’s passion for understanding the ways of the heart, and displays a real compassion for the human experience…The cast of characters encountered are, individually and collectively, certainly strong enough to carry the narrative, which consistently prompts the reader’s interest in wanting to know what will happen next.”—Judge, Writer’s Digest Self-Published book Awards.

After she dies and arrives in Heaven, Catherine discovers that life is still a mystery and full of hidden surprises. Catherine, a florist in San Francisco, and David, a doctor from New York City, both die of heart attack, in the same hospital. They soon meet in Heaven and befriend an angel named Oliver who occasionally allows them to observe certain events on earth. Catherine is worried about her daughter, Sarah, a wedding planner who seems to have lost her way. Catherine’s new friend, David has his own concerns about his son Dan who’s going through a complicated divorce in New York City. Catherine and David convince Oliver to arrange for their children to meet. After two failed attempts, Oliver finally succeeds and Sarah and Dan fall in love—but their road to happiness holds many obstacles yet. A secret revealed to Catherine shatters her new world in Heaven. Only time will reveal whether there will be a happy ending for Catherine and Sarah?"

175 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 16, 2011

About the author

Farin Powell practices law in Washington, DC. In addition to many legal publications, she has published short stories and poems in various literary magazines and poetry anthologies. She is the author of the book of poetry A Piece of Heaven and the novel Two Weddings.

Reviews

[martin bradbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast moving interesting enjoyable mainly a woman book

Don't like to categories a book as a woman stories but it is what it is?!? Yet I did enjoy it, at first I thought it was a fantasy but no one can say what happens when one dies, that only a small but important part of the story. Would make a nice movie! Well written. Her book the Judge was excellent and worth reading

[Loretta Engelhardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powell's characters are vivid and times spellbinding, both in life and in death. We are reminded to be grateful for the love and the challenge that presents itself in family and relationships. Another prominent theme present is that we do not have to do "it" by ourselves. Two Weddings is both an entertaining and an inspiring novel. I look forward to reading Farin Powell next book.