Gathering Peace

by Peggy Warren

Peggy Warren has accomplished one of fiction's most delicate high-wire writing in the voice of a child, for adults. The innocence of childhood is deftly evoked in a bold girl's search for the hardest kind of gift for her father, peace and quiet and a changed life to boot. A gallery of fascinating characters each offers some truth in young Zoey's journey and, by book's end, we understand that, without even realizing it, our lives have changed too. -Burt Rashbaum, author Becoming an American and Tears For My Mother Peggy Warren has created a tender, heart-warming, poignant book for the young reader, as well as a light-hearted, entertaining read for any age-with an empowering message for parents to evaluate the precious moments with their family. -Alexandra Delis-Abrams Phd, author of Attitudes, Beliefs and Choices The journey into the soul of this book begins with a child searching for the perfect gift to give to her father. We soon discover that this is the yearning of the "child" in each of to give the perfect gift . . . to ourselves, and to others. How shall we give what we value most, not just once, but moment by moment? It's a treasure worth sharing! -Alexia Parks, author of Hardwired 10 Traits, Chairman 56percent.org How quickly the pages turn in Peggy Warren's Gathering Peace. The author is a gifted writer who strikes a fine balance between the naiveté and the incredible wisdom of a little girl. This lovely book will linger on in your heart long after it has been placed back on the shelf" -Rome Lester, Marriage & Family Therapist, Georgia Tech Counseling Center

286 pages, Paperback

First published March 7, 2014

Reviews

[Billie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a beautiful journey of self-discovery for the young reader. It is however, suitable for all ages. It was written in a child's point of view. This is a heart-warming novel and I recommend it. I received a copy of the book from Goodreads Giveaways for an honest review.

[Doug Bivens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing!! So real but so innocent at the same time. I have never read one like this one and I doubt Ill find another 1 like this 1 anytime soon...wow! Slow read because of food for thought contained in it but such a great book!