The Acorn Winter

by Elizabeth Webster

Beth, a young widow, is distraught with grief after losing her young son. She is befriended by Stephanie who takes her under her wing and slowly starts to bring her back to reality. When tragedy strikes again, this time it is Beth who finds herself the healer.

Genres: Fiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1994

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Reviews

[Sarah Bushman · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s sweet, and little scripted, but also a tearjerker. Have Kleenex ready!

[Genna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this charming little story and how it reflected the life of the author from losing her son as well. It was of a different genre from what I normally read. It was a nice change in pace. Although it was a little slow moving, but I didn't mind taking my time reading it. It wasn't necessarily a page turner, I could easily pick it up and read at any time.

[Ram · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Acorn Winter by Elizabeth Webster is a quiet, emotionally resonant novel that meditates on grief, friendship, healing, and the unforeseen ways in which life reasserts itself when loss appears absolute. More at

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[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beth has lost her husband and young son. In her grief, she is befriended by Stephanie and slowly starts to come to terms with her losses. She moves to a rural community and works as a music therapy teacher, helping students and continuing to heal herself.
Sweet and sad, ultimately hopeful.

[ChrisGA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Real tear jerker . No easy answers but satisfying ending.

[Billy Forbes]

A bit of a tear jerker.

[Kathy O’GORMAN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author really captured in print the beauty of befriending a stranger!

[Diane Wachter · Rating 4 out of 5]

RDC-M #1 1995
A woman, in mourning over her husband and young son, is befriended by a young family. When that mother dies suddenly, the woman must put aside her grief to help the daughter and husband cope. Very good.

[Margaret Boehm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good novel

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice little story, enjoyed it.

[Jennifer Morefield · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this gentle story of overcoming loss and building a new life. Very good...