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Someday Home
A heartwarming story that celebrates how life-changing friendships can be found in all seasons of life.
The sprawling lake home Lynn Lundberg built with her husband has been an epicenter of joyful family life, from summer holidays spent around the water, to cookies baked in the kitchen with grandchildren in the fall. But since her husband's sudden passing two years ago, Lynn has been lost in the grief and solitude she feels without him at home. She doesn't want to sell the big family place, but she can't exist there on her own much longer.
After hearing of a new way of living--where single women share responsibilities as housemates--Lynn thinks she's found the answer to her prayers. Soon she meets two ladies with whom she could begin this journey. Angela Bishop, a successful real estate agent accustomed to the finer things in life, has just been jilted by her husband of twenty-five-years. Judith Rutherford, who has devoted her adulthood to caring for her ailing father, must leave the only home she's known now that he has passed.
These three women seek a place to grieve, to laugh, and to be renewed. But coming from such differing circumstances, will the new challenges they face undo their plans? Or will they begin a friendship to see them through the years to come in this Someday Home?
The sprawling lake home Lynn Lundberg built with her husband has been an epicenter of joyful family life, from summer holidays spent around the water, to cookies baked in the kitchen with grandchildren in the fall. But since her husband's sudden passing two years ago, Lynn has been lost in the grief and solitude she feels without him at home. She doesn't want to sell the big family place, but she can't exist there on her own much longer.
After hearing of a new way of living--where single women share responsibilities as housemates--Lynn thinks she's found the answer to her prayers. Soon she meets two ladies with whom she could begin this journey. Angela Bishop, a successful real estate agent accustomed to the finer things in life, has just been jilted by her husband of twenty-five-years. Judith Rutherford, who has devoted her adulthood to caring for her ailing father, must leave the only home she's known now that he has passed.
These three women seek a place to grieve, to laugh, and to be renewed. But coming from such differing circumstances, will the new challenges they face undo their plans? Or will they begin a friendship to see them through the years to come in this Someday Home?
368 pages, Paperback
First published July 7, 2015
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Lauraine Snelling
160 books2,049 followersAward-winning and bestselling author Lauraine Snelling has over 80 books published with sales of over 4.5 million. Her original dream was to write horse books for children. Today, she writes adult novels about real issues centered on forgiveness, loss, domestic violence and cancer in her inspirational contemporary women’s fiction titles and historical series, including the favorite, Blessing books about Ingeborg Bjorklund and family.
Lauraine enjoys helping others reach their writing dreams by teaching at writer’s conferences across the county. She and her husband Wayne have two grown sons, and a daughter in Heaven. They live in the Tehachapi Mountains with a Basset named Sir Winston ob de Mountains, Lapcat, and “The Girls” (three golden hens).
Lauraine enjoys helping others reach their writing dreams by teaching at writer’s conferences across the county. She and her husband Wayne have two grown sons, and a daughter in Heaven. They live in the Tehachapi Mountains with a Basset named Sir Winston ob de Mountains, Lapcat, and “The Girls” (three golden hens).
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March 27, 2018
There are three women in this story, Lynn, Angela and Judith all in their forties or early fifties in Lynn’s case. One has recently had her husband die, another has never married but spent her time caring for parents and the third has been betrayed by her husband. They end up meeting and making a surprising decision that enables Lynn to keep the big family home where she has known many cherished hours.
The theme is interesting but I found some aspects of the writing style jarred a little at times or were repetitive. Lynn seemed older than she was and the habit of continually referring to the young granddaughter as Miss Priss drove me to distraction. I even forgot what her real name was. I expected to like this one more than I did. In the end it was an okay read. I liked it but not as good as some others I have read by this author. I suspect too that anyone who is not Christian may tend to find it a bit preachy for their enjoyment. All, in all it is a sweet story but I wasn’t really convinced by the characters as much as I should have been. I was not as emotionally invested as I expected to be.
The theme is interesting but I found some aspects of the writing style jarred a little at times or were repetitive. Lynn seemed older than she was and the habit of continually referring to the young granddaughter as Miss Priss drove me to distraction. I even forgot what her real name was. I expected to like this one more than I did. In the end it was an okay read. I liked it but not as good as some others I have read by this author. I suspect too that anyone who is not Christian may tend to find it a bit preachy for their enjoyment. All, in all it is a sweet story but I wasn’t really convinced by the characters as much as I should have been. I was not as emotionally invested as I expected to be.
July 7, 2015
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Lauraine Snelling, master storyteller once again delivers a fun contemporary heart-warming story SOMEDAY HOME, of life changes- real life challenges, especially for baby boomers and those approaching this age range today (myself, included). Snelling delves into the realistic issues of today’s modern day single woman; for any age, status, or background.
Each woman, will find themselves at a crossroad; however, these challenges which may initially appear to be hopeless, and fearful, causing stress and concern for their future--may open new doors, leading these women to new and exciting adventures; hope for financial and emotional security--reinvention, and some special new friendships and family along the way.
Meet the three women facing a life-changing dilemma. Each women will need to make some personality changes in order to become a non-traditional family unit.
Lynn, age 52 years old, has lost her husband. She has raised her three children and now they have their own families, she is now a grandmother. Who knew she would be in this situation at this time of her life? This is not the life she had in mind. Money is tight and her children of course are trying persuade her to sell the family home, and build something smaller next to their house. (no thanks).
She does not want to sell the house with so many memories, she hang on to. There has to be some other way? She resents her children for trying to nose into her life and business. She has a beautiful home on Lake Barnett and Paul’s old hunting lab, Orson has kept her company; now he is gone. What else can happen? She is currently in the middle of self-pity. Now Menopause?? After all, Paul died one year and nine months ago. She should be over this now? She is overwhelmed with decisions to make. Where is God and why does she feel alone?
Lynn has this beautiful two-story farmhouse with long verandas and plenty of yard to play in, and their family plumbing business. Her house is too big and she needs financial help in order to maintain. When her doctor mentions house-sharing she is all ears. Could there possibly be other women out there with a need? Can she open her home to others, with their own rooms, and share a kitchen and living space? Where will she find these women? Will she have to give up her privacy?
Angela, a successful commercial real estate broker, accustomed to the finer things of life, is preparing for a special dinner date with her husband Jack-- her little black dress, heels, jewelry, and new hairdo. Her husband likes the perfect wife, he is demanding, controlling; he likes sexy and successful. She has managed to accomplish both to please him. She hopes this will be a new start for their marriage. Her husband of twenty-five years is good-looking and a heart-stopper, and looks good in his red Porsche (he is going through a bit of a mid-life crisis, plus more).
They have a great dinner with dessert, dancing, and then he blindsides her at the end of the evening. He has filed for divorce! So instead of celebrating their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, he wants a divorce? So now, how will she maintain her lifestyle on real estate commission in a bad market? What about their two children? With a divorce pending and income dribbling in and close to drying up. She cannot afford to keep up the family home. Where will she live. Jerk!
Judith, has spent her entire life sacrificing her happiness, and time taking care of her mom and dad. Her mom died five years earlier and her father had been in a wheelchair since he broke his back years before. As the sole caregiver, she gets a slap in the face when she discovers the Old Rutherford House, listed on the historical registry will now turn into a living museum. Judith wants a dog or cat or a place in the country for chickens, and possible go back to school, which of course her dad would not allow when he was alive. Thank goodness she had a small trust from her grandmother on her mother’s side. She could fight the trust or become the administrator, of the heritage center, but she needs a place to live.
She is bitter, and if her father did not think enough of her to leave her a home, she wants to escape the house and all the work which goes along with it. What an ungrateful father! Now where will she live? He had promised to provide for her in return for years of service. And she believed him! Now what will she do with the rest of her life? Is it too late to start a new life? Her cousin Melody offers to allow her to stay with their family as their children are grown. However, even though she ran her father’s business, for years, she has no real skills, and considers going back to school. She has no clue what she will do.
Lynn begins conducting research on the subject of house-sharing, and appears this is a new trend (really an old trend dressed up to fit today’s world). Years ago, an aging sister or cousin would share a home or and older woman inviting a younger member of the family to live with them.
Today, with divorce, death, a declining job market, single women still working even after social security, or other financial hardship, a woman may find it difficult to maintain a household with only one salary, or one social security income. The Golden Girls, home-sharing is really no different than younger college age or twenty-thirty somethings sharing an apartment or condo while in school or in an earlier career. Moving in with grown children is not always a good option in order to maintain your own lifestyle and privacy.
However, as we age, most of us become set in our ways and accustomed to living alone. Can three strong personalities share a home and respect one another’s privacy? When you put three women together under one roof, can they get along? What if it does not work out? She begins to hear horror stories.
From researching menopause, to figuring out what she has to do to prepare her house for 4 separate private bedrooms, sitting areas, bath, and garage space, she finds herself getting excited. What will her kids say? Lynn worries if she will have to give up her traditions of having her family over to visit and her personal space. The more she thinks about it, she feels this is a good idea and asks for God’s guidance. He will lead her to the right women, and she begins preparing her house for her new potential tenants.
Three women come together, as their paths cross; each needing one another for financial reasons, as well as security, friendship and reinvention. Three different women from different walks of life share tears, laughter, joys and sorrows, while the old farmhouse on the lake comes alive with new life and purpose. However, in the process, each of them have to make changes in order to fit into their new shared lifestyle, as they come to rely on one another for a newfound family and friendship.
One finds peace without hanging on to an old life, another finds a sense of freedom from emotional abuse, another has gained sisters, a support system, a family and new adventures. A poignant novel of hope, faith and love. Highly recommend for a woman of any age, you will relate to SOMEDAY HOME and its flawed characters, mixed with humor and life lessons.
I recently read another fun book about house-sharing with three women. Dorothea Benton Frank’s All The Single Ladies featuring three women of varying ages, finding themselves in dire need of financial assistance. All three move in together with a ninety-year-old woman in a large house to share the living expenses.
A contemporary subject which many women are facing, or may be in years to come. I was introduced to Lauraine Snelling last year when I had the opportunity to read Heaven Sent Rain , and fell in love with her stories.
What an inspiring story, as many women will relate to the circumstances! We all must be willing to embrace change as our lives take different directions. Change is good, as I can speak from experience. Such an uplifting novel, as God closes one door, He again opens another, by bringing people into our lives at just the right time. Sometimes it does not always have to be the traditional family, but our friends, experiencing similar lifestyle choices. Love the front cover, drawing you in.
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Lauraine Snelling, master storyteller once again delivers a fun contemporary heart-warming story SOMEDAY HOME, of life changes- real life challenges, especially for baby boomers and those approaching this age range today (myself, included). Snelling delves into the realistic issues of today’s modern day single woman; for any age, status, or background.
Each woman, will find themselves at a crossroad; however, these challenges which may initially appear to be hopeless, and fearful, causing stress and concern for their future--may open new doors, leading these women to new and exciting adventures; hope for financial and emotional security--reinvention, and some special new friendships and family along the way.
Meet the three women facing a life-changing dilemma. Each women will need to make some personality changes in order to become a non-traditional family unit.
Lynn, age 52 years old, has lost her husband. She has raised her three children and now they have their own families, she is now a grandmother. Who knew she would be in this situation at this time of her life? This is not the life she had in mind. Money is tight and her children of course are trying persuade her to sell the family home, and build something smaller next to their house. (no thanks).
She does not want to sell the house with so many memories, she hang on to. There has to be some other way? She resents her children for trying to nose into her life and business. She has a beautiful home on Lake Barnett and Paul’s old hunting lab, Orson has kept her company; now he is gone. What else can happen? She is currently in the middle of self-pity. Now Menopause?? After all, Paul died one year and nine months ago. She should be over this now? She is overwhelmed with decisions to make. Where is God and why does she feel alone?
Lynn has this beautiful two-story farmhouse with long verandas and plenty of yard to play in, and their family plumbing business. Her house is too big and she needs financial help in order to maintain. When her doctor mentions house-sharing she is all ears. Could there possibly be other women out there with a need? Can she open her home to others, with their own rooms, and share a kitchen and living space? Where will she find these women? Will she have to give up her privacy?
Angela, a successful commercial real estate broker, accustomed to the finer things of life, is preparing for a special dinner date with her husband Jack-- her little black dress, heels, jewelry, and new hairdo. Her husband likes the perfect wife, he is demanding, controlling; he likes sexy and successful. She has managed to accomplish both to please him. She hopes this will be a new start for their marriage. Her husband of twenty-five years is good-looking and a heart-stopper, and looks good in his red Porsche (he is going through a bit of a mid-life crisis, plus more).
They have a great dinner with dessert, dancing, and then he blindsides her at the end of the evening. He has filed for divorce! So instead of celebrating their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, he wants a divorce? So now, how will she maintain her lifestyle on real estate commission in a bad market? What about their two children? With a divorce pending and income dribbling in and close to drying up. She cannot afford to keep up the family home. Where will she live. Jerk!
Judith, has spent her entire life sacrificing her happiness, and time taking care of her mom and dad. Her mom died five years earlier and her father had been in a wheelchair since he broke his back years before. As the sole caregiver, she gets a slap in the face when she discovers the Old Rutherford House, listed on the historical registry will now turn into a living museum. Judith wants a dog or cat or a place in the country for chickens, and possible go back to school, which of course her dad would not allow when he was alive. Thank goodness she had a small trust from her grandmother on her mother’s side. She could fight the trust or become the administrator, of the heritage center, but she needs a place to live.
She is bitter, and if her father did not think enough of her to leave her a home, she wants to escape the house and all the work which goes along with it. What an ungrateful father! Now where will she live? He had promised to provide for her in return for years of service. And she believed him! Now what will she do with the rest of her life? Is it too late to start a new life? Her cousin Melody offers to allow her to stay with their family as their children are grown. However, even though she ran her father’s business, for years, she has no real skills, and considers going back to school. She has no clue what she will do.
Lynn begins conducting research on the subject of house-sharing, and appears this is a new trend (really an old trend dressed up to fit today’s world). Years ago, an aging sister or cousin would share a home or and older woman inviting a younger member of the family to live with them.
Today, with divorce, death, a declining job market, single women still working even after social security, or other financial hardship, a woman may find it difficult to maintain a household with only one salary, or one social security income. The Golden Girls, home-sharing is really no different than younger college age or twenty-thirty somethings sharing an apartment or condo while in school or in an earlier career. Moving in with grown children is not always a good option in order to maintain your own lifestyle and privacy.
However, as we age, most of us become set in our ways and accustomed to living alone. Can three strong personalities share a home and respect one another’s privacy? When you put three women together under one roof, can they get along? What if it does not work out? She begins to hear horror stories.
From researching menopause, to figuring out what she has to do to prepare her house for 4 separate private bedrooms, sitting areas, bath, and garage space, she finds herself getting excited. What will her kids say? Lynn worries if she will have to give up her traditions of having her family over to visit and her personal space. The more she thinks about it, she feels this is a good idea and asks for God’s guidance. He will lead her to the right women, and she begins preparing her house for her new potential tenants.
Three women come together, as their paths cross; each needing one another for financial reasons, as well as security, friendship and reinvention. Three different women from different walks of life share tears, laughter, joys and sorrows, while the old farmhouse on the lake comes alive with new life and purpose. However, in the process, each of them have to make changes in order to fit into their new shared lifestyle, as they come to rely on one another for a newfound family and friendship.
One finds peace without hanging on to an old life, another finds a sense of freedom from emotional abuse, another has gained sisters, a support system, a family and new adventures. A poignant novel of hope, faith and love. Highly recommend for a woman of any age, you will relate to SOMEDAY HOME and its flawed characters, mixed with humor and life lessons.
I recently read another fun book about house-sharing with three women. Dorothea Benton Frank’s All The Single Ladies featuring three women of varying ages, finding themselves in dire need of financial assistance. All three move in together with a ninety-year-old woman in a large house to share the living expenses.
A contemporary subject which many women are facing, or may be in years to come. I was introduced to Lauraine Snelling last year when I had the opportunity to read Heaven Sent Rain , and fell in love with her stories.
What an inspiring story, as many women will relate to the circumstances! We all must be willing to embrace change as our lives take different directions. Change is good, as I can speak from experience. Such an uplifting novel, as God closes one door, He again opens another, by bringing people into our lives at just the right time. Sometimes it does not always have to be the traditional family, but our friends, experiencing similar lifestyle choices. Love the front cover, drawing you in.
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August 8, 2015
I really wanted to love this. The book description sounded just like something I would love. And the book was pleasant... but there were two problems that kept it from being a perfect book. These were things that jarred and took me away from the story (something that jars me out of the storyline makes a book just okay for me, not a "I have to read this again" type book). The first problem was that Lynn was written as OLD, and she acted mostly OLD, and I was thinking my mothers age until I realized that she was actually younger than I am. The next problem was probably a taste problem. I do not have anything against reading Christian romance UNLESS I have the feeling that religion is being thrusted at me. Then I find it disturbing.
So this was a book that many would love but to put it the way my Grandma would "It just didn't settle right" with me.
So this was a book that many would love but to put it the way my Grandma would "It just didn't settle right" with me.
May 22, 2016
I picked this book up a few months ago because it had a dog on the cover. I liked the dog but the rest of the cover didn't grab me, so it sat here untouched until I loaned it to a friend. I finally got around to reading it and I was pleasantly surprised by it. This was a heartwarming story about friends, family, forgiveness, and moving on. I liked the characters and how they all fit together. So 4 stars.
December 1, 2015
This book really drag aged on with very lite excitement.
I struggle d to get through this book . It was so long with very little action or interest. This is one of my favorite authors but this book is not her usual caliber.
I struggle d to get through this book . It was so long with very little action or interest. This is one of my favorite authors but this book is not her usual caliber.
July 22, 2015
Lauraine snelling is one of those authors who, when you pick up one of her books, you know you're in for a real treat--and Someday Home was no exception! This is a story about three women--each of whom is dealing with her own issues and problems. Lynn is still grieving for the fairly recent death of her husband, angela is dealing with an impending divorce, and Judith is learning to live apart from the security of the only home she's ever known--with an angry, bitter father who has recently passed on, and she's discovered the home she thought he would have provided her upon his death was not truly hers after all. these three women embark on a true journey of discovery--of who they are, and who God wants them to be. In the process, together they find friendship, and they all discover what it's like to truly be free, and they form a bond of friendship and sisterhood and learn from one another. I'd really like to see more books about these women and what their lives ended up being like years down the road. I could say so much more about this book, but I'll let you reade it for yourself and, like me, laugh, cry, and fall deeply in love with these dear characters.
July 14, 2015
Three very different women--different in background, life experiences, and personality--brought together. Someday Home by Lauraine Snelling is their story and so much more.
Each time I have the pleasure of reading a Lauraine Snelling book, I grow emotionally and spiritually. And I always discover more about myself in the process. Not only that, but I am blessed to read a great story. I can't ask for more than that.
Each time I have the pleasure of reading a Lauraine Snelling book, I grow emotionally and spiritually. And I always discover more about myself in the process. Not only that, but I am blessed to read a great story. I can't ask for more than that.
May 21, 2019
I was excited to read this book as I have heard lauraine is a great writer. Also, Lynn Lundberg was one of the three main characters and my maiden name was Lundberg (Connection! !Happy face). The story dragged until 3/4 of the book was over. One part of the book talked about their new dog and chickens for some time and felt the author was doing some fill in writing. A nice enough story and would give this a 3 1/2 star if I could.
March 18, 2016
I liked the beginning, but the writing style doesn't work for me after a while. I'm not sure why. Maybe too much dialogue and too much detail? I skimmed the last 100 pages. Interesting idea: shared housing.
August 1, 2015
I liked the storyline and characters. I just thought it dragged too much.
October 31, 2018
Really enjoyed!
One of my favorite Christian authors. Really enjoyed this book. It is nice to find a novel where the main characters are seniors!
One of my favorite Christian authors. Really enjoyed this book. It is nice to find a novel where the main characters are seniors!
July 7, 2015
Lauraine Snelling has done it again with Someday Home. Someday Home is a contemporary Christian novel about three women in the 40’s and early 50’s. Marlynn “Lynn” Lundberg lives in Lake Barnett, Minnesota. She lost her husband one year and nine months ago (not that she is keeping track). Her big, log home on the lake seems empty since her husband died and her three children have left the nest. Lately, Lynn has been experiencing times when she gets really hot, short temper, gets weepy, night sweats, trouble sleeping, and experiencing memory issues (as soon as I read the symptoms I knew what was wrong with her). Lynn does not know what is wrong with her, but at the prodding of her kids, she goes to the doctor. Lynn is going through menopause. Lynn’s family is very close. Lynn and her two sons runs the family plumbing business. Her daughter, Lillian is a teacher. Her son, Phillip and his family live on the same land as Lynn’s home and the business. Lynn does not to build a smaller home for herself. Her doctor recommends house sharing. It is not a new concept, but it is becoming more popular. After some research and consulting with her family, Lynn decides that God is leading her to do house sharing. She also feels that the right people will come along to live in the house.
Angela Bishop is celebrating her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with her husband, Jack. Angela has worked hard to be the type of woman her husband wants on his arm (thin, well dressed, nails and hair done, and a successful job). After eating their anniversary dinner at a very expensive restaurant, her husband tells her that he filed for divorce that morning. Angela is stunned. She did not see this coming (all the signs were there though). Angela is fifty-one and does not know what she is going to do now.
Judith Rutherford is forty-seven years old. She has been taking care of her parents for over twenty years. Her parents always promised her that she would be taken care of when they passed away. Her mother died five years previously and her father just passed away. Judith has found out that the family home and furnishing have been left in a trust to turn the property into a living history museum (of what life was like in the early 1900’s). Judith received nothing. She can, though, stay on as caretaker of the museum (gee, isn’t that just swell of them). Judith has a small inheritance that she received from a grandmother and any furnishing in the house that she purchased (how generous of them). Judith’s cousin, Melody tells Judith to make her dreams come true. What has Judith dreamed of doing? What does she want to do now that she is free?
Lynn meets Judith at a quilting expo (where there are hundreds of people). Lynn feels that Judith and her met for a reason and suggests that Judith come check out the house. Lynn’s son, Tom and Angela’s son, Charlie are old friends. When Charlie hears about the shared housing, he mentions it to his mother. The two women move into the house and they start their new lives. Lynn is going to have some big adjustments. She is going to have to learn to not micromanage Judith and Angela (or mother them). Lynn tells them that this is all of their home and she is going to come to regret those words (for a little while) especially when Judith buys a big chicken house (and then sets out to find some chickens). Judith enrolls in the university and loves her classes (except pre-calculus where she needs a little extra help). Judith always wanted to be an anthropologist. Angela has to decide what she wants to do. Real estate is not something she really enjoys. Her fondest memories of working the school library when her children where younger. Angela volunteers at the local library and enjoys it. Can it lead to a full-time job? Can three women who will all be going through menopause (at some point) live together happily?
Someday Home is a beautifully crafted story. It is nice that someone has written a story about women in the 40’s and early 50’s getting a second chance at life. I give Someday Home 5 out of 5 stars. The story has relatable characters, a beautiful setting, dogs, a cat, chickens, family, and laughter. I liked how Ms. Snelling handled Lynn and her menopause. As someone going through menopause, I know how difficult and frustrating it is (hot flashes, short temper, memory issues, night sweats). Someday Home is an incredible book by an amazing writer.
I received a complimentary copy of Someday Home from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The review and opinions expressed are my own.
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Angela Bishop is celebrating her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with her husband, Jack. Angela has worked hard to be the type of woman her husband wants on his arm (thin, well dressed, nails and hair done, and a successful job). After eating their anniversary dinner at a very expensive restaurant, her husband tells her that he filed for divorce that morning. Angela is stunned. She did not see this coming (all the signs were there though). Angela is fifty-one and does not know what she is going to do now.
Judith Rutherford is forty-seven years old. She has been taking care of her parents for over twenty years. Her parents always promised her that she would be taken care of when they passed away. Her mother died five years previously and her father just passed away. Judith has found out that the family home and furnishing have been left in a trust to turn the property into a living history museum (of what life was like in the early 1900’s). Judith received nothing. She can, though, stay on as caretaker of the museum (gee, isn’t that just swell of them). Judith has a small inheritance that she received from a grandmother and any furnishing in the house that she purchased (how generous of them). Judith’s cousin, Melody tells Judith to make her dreams come true. What has Judith dreamed of doing? What does she want to do now that she is free?
Lynn meets Judith at a quilting expo (where there are hundreds of people). Lynn feels that Judith and her met for a reason and suggests that Judith come check out the house. Lynn’s son, Tom and Angela’s son, Charlie are old friends. When Charlie hears about the shared housing, he mentions it to his mother. The two women move into the house and they start their new lives. Lynn is going to have some big adjustments. She is going to have to learn to not micromanage Judith and Angela (or mother them). Lynn tells them that this is all of their home and she is going to come to regret those words (for a little while) especially when Judith buys a big chicken house (and then sets out to find some chickens). Judith enrolls in the university and loves her classes (except pre-calculus where she needs a little extra help). Judith always wanted to be an anthropologist. Angela has to decide what she wants to do. Real estate is not something she really enjoys. Her fondest memories of working the school library when her children where younger. Angela volunteers at the local library and enjoys it. Can it lead to a full-time job? Can three women who will all be going through menopause (at some point) live together happily?
Someday Home is a beautifully crafted story. It is nice that someone has written a story about women in the 40’s and early 50’s getting a second chance at life. I give Someday Home 5 out of 5 stars. The story has relatable characters, a beautiful setting, dogs, a cat, chickens, family, and laughter. I liked how Ms. Snelling handled Lynn and her menopause. As someone going through menopause, I know how difficult and frustrating it is (hot flashes, short temper, memory issues, night sweats). Someday Home is an incredible book by an amazing writer.
I received a complimentary copy of Someday Home from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The review and opinions expressed are my own.
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November 25, 2015
I read out of my comfort zone when I picked up Someday Home and I'm so glad I did. This is a book about relationship -- both with the Lord and the people you let into your life. There's a special strength that comes from leaning on the Lord and that's just what each of these women discover when life throws a major detour into their chosen paths.
Midlife heroines aren't plentiful in fiction as a rule but I really enjoyed the fresh perspective. Have to say Lynn is my favourite. A widow struggling to find balance after the untimely loss of her husband. Her grown kids are worried about her and aren't shy of sharing their opinions. Love the dynamics in that family. They're a hundred per cent behind her when she decides on giving this new-fangled house sharing idea a try. Lynn feels God's nudge as she goes about looking for the right housemates.
Point of view shifts between Lynn, Judith and Angela as they grapple with their new found reality. Loved witnessing the bond of friendship that grows between them. And the growth they make as their lives intermingle and they learn to draw support from one another. Truly a soul satisfying read.
Midlife heroines aren't plentiful in fiction as a rule but I really enjoyed the fresh perspective. Have to say Lynn is my favourite. A widow struggling to find balance after the untimely loss of her husband. Her grown kids are worried about her and aren't shy of sharing their opinions. Love the dynamics in that family. They're a hundred per cent behind her when she decides on giving this new-fangled house sharing idea a try. Lynn feels God's nudge as she goes about looking for the right housemates.
Point of view shifts between Lynn, Judith and Angela as they grapple with their new found reality. Loved witnessing the bond of friendship that grows between them. And the growth they make as their lives intermingle and they learn to draw support from one another. Truly a soul satisfying read.
July 22, 2017
Some Christian fiction have a heavy sermon message. This one has more of a feel of friends sitting down and having a heartfelt discussion. The talks with the pastor remind me of the reflective and constructive discussions I have had with my own pastors over the years.
This book has many themes but ultimately speaks of second chances and finding yourself after losing it all. The self discovery these three (in different places in their lives) have is beautiful.
Finally, it introduced a new concept I had not heard of...living together with others when single. This is different from college roommates. The chemistry between mature women can be like a cat fight when sharing space. These three have some conflict but ultimately find deep friendships. I'm planning on reading more of this author.
This book has many themes but ultimately speaks of second chances and finding yourself after losing it all. The self discovery these three (in different places in their lives) have is beautiful.
Finally, it introduced a new concept I had not heard of...living together with others when single. This is different from college roommates. The chemistry between mature women can be like a cat fight when sharing space. These three have some conflict but ultimately find deep friendships. I'm planning on reading more of this author.
July 7, 2015
This was a really lovely book. Lynne owns a beautiful, big house and it seems way too big when she loses her husband. She’s in grief- doesn’t want to sell the house- but doesn’t want to rattle around it on her own.
She looks into a housesharing and finds 2 ladies that she thinks will fit into her lovely home and her lifestyle. Each one is at a crossroads in their life. Will they blend well together- or will there be strife?
It’s a great tale of friendships, challenges at any time of life. They learn to live together .
With many thanks to Net Galley for a copy of this book.
She looks into a housesharing and finds 2 ladies that she thinks will fit into her lovely home and her lifestyle. Each one is at a crossroads in their life. Will they blend well together- or will there be strife?
It’s a great tale of friendships, challenges at any time of life. They learn to live together .
With many thanks to Net Galley for a copy of this book.
August 12, 2016
I really enjoyed this story of three women, each with their own baggage, coming together eventually to become a family. At times it got a bit dragged down with details that were probably not necessary and didn't do anything to improve the story. It was almost like extra fluff added to increase the page count of the book. But overall the story moved at a decent pace. I loved the characters and the storyline
April 1, 2021
I read this book because I wanted to see the take it has on shared housing.
It's something I've been considering, but I don't think this book gave me any insight as to the possibilities. The women involved fell into the life with ease. They needed a place to live and one shows up with no realistic struggle involved.
That is my take...this is all fiction, no reality, nothing to consider helpful.
Which is fine for the reader who doesn't care one way or the other.
It's something I've been considering, but I don't think this book gave me any insight as to the possibilities. The women involved fell into the life with ease. They needed a place to live and one shows up with no realistic struggle involved.
That is my take...this is all fiction, no reality, nothing to consider helpful.
Which is fine for the reader who doesn't care one way or the other.
August 28, 2016
Lauraine Snelling is such a gifted author! What a current topic "shared housing" that is being considered today in thus busy society. Her books never fail to disappoint me in learning something while enjoying a good story line.
December 31, 2015
I enjoyed this book. Although the people in the book are older than my age I still enjoyed the story about second chances in life.
July 4, 2016
Great
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have always enjoyed this author, it has been a real treat reading her again. Thanks for a great read!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have always enjoyed this author, it has been a real treat reading her again. Thanks for a great read!
December 24, 2019
Nope. Page 32.
December 27, 2018
In the novel Someday Home by Lauraine Snelling, Lynn Lundberg is adjusting to widowhood. She loves that her home is the central gathering place for the children and grandchildren who all live nearby, but otherwise it’s too large for just one person. She reads about a concept called house sharing in which rooms are rented out to others and everyone shares responsibilities. After doing some research and convincing her children that the idea is a good one, she begins to seek two other ladies to share her home.
She finds one through her son’s friend. His mom, Angela, was blindsided by her husband’s request for a divorce. She had spent years remaking herself into the kind of wife he wanted, even weighing less than she did in high school – but all for naught since he found someone else. Needing a place to stay, heal, and figure out her next steps, she accepts Lynn’s offer.
A chance meeting leads to another tenant. Judith spent all of her adult life caring for her ailing father, setting aside college and other dreams. Upon his death, she learns he willed the family home not to her, but to the historical society to be made into a public venue. So she also needs a quiet place to stay and time to decide what to do next.
Naturally there are some bumps along the way. Lynn is used to being the family matriarch and has to learn that independent middle-aged women don’t appreciate being “mothered.” The other ladies have not had their own voice for years and have to learn how and when to use it. They all have anger issues and wrestle with the need to forgive those who have wronged them. But ultimately they learn to work together and appreciate each other’s differences.
This story caught my eye both because it was a Kindle sale, plus I had read some of this author’s historical fiction. I enjoyed the aspects of each of these women learning to live together and having to determine in their middle years what to do with the rest of their lives and in
But there are a number of awkward sentences, like this one:
Thankfully there are only a half-dozen or so, but they are a bit jarring. I don’t remember coming across that kind of thing in her other books, but then it has been a long time since I read them. I thought at first perhaps they were all connected with Lynn, who is in the throes of menopause: maybe this was supposed to reflect her scattered thinking. But they don’t seem to be limited to her scenes.
Other than that, and one minor theological quibble in one sentence, I thought the writing, the characters, and the story were all good.
She finds one through her son’s friend. His mom, Angela, was blindsided by her husband’s request for a divorce. She had spent years remaking herself into the kind of wife he wanted, even weighing less than she did in high school – but all for naught since he found someone else. Needing a place to stay, heal, and figure out her next steps, she accepts Lynn’s offer.
A chance meeting leads to another tenant. Judith spent all of her adult life caring for her ailing father, setting aside college and other dreams. Upon his death, she learns he willed the family home not to her, but to the historical society to be made into a public venue. So she also needs a quiet place to stay and time to decide what to do next.
Naturally there are some bumps along the way. Lynn is used to being the family matriarch and has to learn that independent middle-aged women don’t appreciate being “mothered.” The other ladies have not had their own voice for years and have to learn how and when to use it. They all have anger issues and wrestle with the need to forgive those who have wronged them. But ultimately they learn to work together and appreciate each other’s differences.
This story caught my eye both because it was a Kindle sale, plus I had read some of this author’s historical fiction. I enjoyed the aspects of each of these women learning to live together and having to determine in their middle years what to do with the rest of their lives and in
But there are a number of awkward sentences, like this one:
Fighting back the tears—again, she stumbled through her morning routine—and after dressing (which took some serious self-talk; the bed had looked so inviting, or at least oblivion did), she made her way down the split-log stairs and into the kitchen, where the cat was sniffing the dog dish, water bowl, and then looking out the window to the deck.
Thankfully there are only a half-dozen or so, but they are a bit jarring. I don’t remember coming across that kind of thing in her other books, but then it has been a long time since I read them. I thought at first perhaps they were all connected with Lynn, who is in the throes of menopause: maybe this was supposed to reflect her scattered thinking. But they don’t seem to be limited to her scenes.
Other than that, and one minor theological quibble in one sentence, I thought the writing, the characters, and the story were all good.
August 31, 2024
I'm sure that I bought this book because of the back cover. I also became a widow suddenly and for a season, I gravitated to books of like circumstances.
This book is pretty much your typical Christian novel Perfect people with phantom finances, living in a flawed way until they are able to pull themselves out of the rut of negative habits and thoughts by the grace of God and strangers who become family.
I think the biggest elephant in the room that was never dealt with is Miss Priss. Lynn lives right smack up against her two sons and their families but her daughter never shows up in the book. The granddaughter, whose true name is only given once that I remember, is "mocked" for being girlie. Lynn obviously has alienated her daughter at some point in the past and she favors male children. Caitlyn, finally named on page thirty-two, will probably end up living life away from her family as her aunt before her.
Judith has no money but is able to purchase items at will, pay any money needed for her part of the house upkeep, and immediately start going to college. We find out in the epilogue that she has extremely long hair that she has decided to cut so she looks more professional. I wondered what she looked like while I was reading.
Angela, again, has no money but is only volunteering for quite a while in the book. She has more of that magical money that she doesn't seem to earn. We do know that she is extremely skinny and by the end of the book, she has found her peace and is still her high school weight after all these years.
Then there is dear Lynn. She has the most picturesque house, I thought for quite a while setting on a private lake, the perfect cat, immediate replacement of a perfect dog, perfect sons, and all the other perfects known to man. She also is the most amazing gardener, baker, chef, and supermom known to mankind. Don't forget to add that she not only grows her own food but she makes all her own breads, jellies, and other foods from scratch. She does have one flaw. Menopause. This is okay, because by the end of the book, once she has made peace with her life, the menopause symptoms have disappeared as well.
That all being said, there are a few gems thrown throughout the book. Few, but they are there. The book readers guide in the back for discussion asks the last question, "What was your favorite part of the book and why?" My answer is, "The final closing of the cover because I know I will not be dreading bedtime because this book is waiting on the nightstand."
This book is pretty much your typical Christian novel Perfect people with phantom finances, living in a flawed way until they are able to pull themselves out of the rut of negative habits and thoughts by the grace of God and strangers who become family.
I think the biggest elephant in the room that was never dealt with is Miss Priss. Lynn lives right smack up against her two sons and their families but her daughter never shows up in the book. The granddaughter, whose true name is only given once that I remember, is "mocked" for being girlie. Lynn obviously has alienated her daughter at some point in the past and she favors male children. Caitlyn, finally named on page thirty-two, will probably end up living life away from her family as her aunt before her.
Judith has no money but is able to purchase items at will, pay any money needed for her part of the house upkeep, and immediately start going to college. We find out in the epilogue that she has extremely long hair that she has decided to cut so she looks more professional. I wondered what she looked like while I was reading.
Angela, again, has no money but is only volunteering for quite a while in the book. She has more of that magical money that she doesn't seem to earn. We do know that she is extremely skinny and by the end of the book, she has found her peace and is still her high school weight after all these years.
Then there is dear Lynn. She has the most picturesque house, I thought for quite a while setting on a private lake, the perfect cat, immediate replacement of a perfect dog, perfect sons, and all the other perfects known to man. She also is the most amazing gardener, baker, chef, and supermom known to mankind. Don't forget to add that she not only grows her own food but she makes all her own breads, jellies, and other foods from scratch. She does have one flaw. Menopause. This is okay, because by the end of the book, once she has made peace with her life, the menopause symptoms have disappeared as well.
That all being said, there are a few gems thrown throughout the book. Few, but they are there. The book readers guide in the back for discussion asks the last question, "What was your favorite part of the book and why?" My answer is, "The final closing of the cover because I know I will not be dreading bedtime because this book is waiting on the nightstand."
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September 14, 2023I read this book as part of my book club!
If you’re looking for a lighthearted, tender book that takes a look at the lives of three very different women as they come to live together, this could be a great read for you.
My favorite thing about this book was how it allowed each individual woman to grow in a different way. I particularly liked that Angela decided she was happier as a librarian than as a hot-shot realtor, and that she didn’t need to go back to her skeezy ex-husband. I also really liked that Judith was able to pursue further education, despite being older than the average undergraduate student. I felt that the characters in this book were very rich.
This book is very lighthearted, and doesn’t get too deep into anything. I also felt like it jumped from scene to scene a lot, so the plot of the story itself sometimes felt a little broken up. I prefer a little more depth and building upon specific themes, but this could be a great book for someone who can only read in short pockets of time and prefers very gentle books.
If you’re looking for a lighthearted, tender book that takes a look at the lives of three very different women as they come to live together, this could be a great read for you.
My favorite thing about this book was how it allowed each individual woman to grow in a different way. I particularly liked that Angela decided she was happier as a librarian than as a hot-shot realtor, and that she didn’t need to go back to her skeezy ex-husband. I also really liked that Judith was able to pursue further education, despite being older than the average undergraduate student. I felt that the characters in this book were very rich.
This book is very lighthearted, and doesn’t get too deep into anything. I also felt like it jumped from scene to scene a lot, so the plot of the story itself sometimes felt a little broken up. I prefer a little more depth and building upon specific themes, but this could be a great book for someone who can only read in short pockets of time and prefers very gentle books.
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April 16, 2025
A sweet story of 3 adult woman who have had recent huge changes in their lives - they each need a change in where or how they live. Lynn Lundberg has been a widow for about 2 hours and still has not forgiven her husband for dying so unexpectedly and so young. Lynn has a huge home and needs to fill it back up with people or sell it and move into a smaller home. Then there is Judith Rutherford who has spent her entire life caring for her ailing parents who ruled her life and she never got to do any of the things she really wanted to do. After her parents both die she is kicked out of her home because her father set it up to be a historic home and she can't live there anymore. Angela Bishop - a wife who was bullied by her husband into becoming a woman she never wanted to be and when she finds out he has cheated on her many times, she gets a divorce and needs a place to live. These 3 woman come together in an uneasy alliance in Lynn's home. What starts out tentative becomes a perfect situation where each woman finds herself and becomes her best self.
August 12, 2019
Someday Home is a warm novel set against the beautiful town of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The three women are dynamic, realistic, and fun; readers feel like they truly know them by the end of the book. The story is inspiring, and hopeful, Lauraine Snelling tells a wonderful tale of fresh starts, resilience, loss, and love in this perfect summer read.
SUMMARY: When Lynn Lundberg's husband suddenly dies and she finds herself alone in her large family home, the emptiness is too much to bear. She happens across a story of single women who were strangers that now share a home and thinks that it is the perfect answer to her loneliness. She meets Angela Bishop, a newly divorced real estate agent who doesn't know who she is without her husband, and Judith Rutherford, a middle aged woman who has devoted her entire life to care for her recently deceased father. As these women learn to live together, the path is sometimes rocky and Lynn wonders if she has made a mistake.
SUMMARY: When Lynn Lundberg's husband suddenly dies and she finds herself alone in her large family home, the emptiness is too much to bear. She happens across a story of single women who were strangers that now share a home and thinks that it is the perfect answer to her loneliness. She meets Angela Bishop, a newly divorced real estate agent who doesn't know who she is without her husband, and Judith Rutherford, a middle aged woman who has devoted her entire life to care for her recently deceased father. As these women learn to live together, the path is sometimes rocky and Lynn wonders if she has made a mistake.
May 18, 2024
Following her husband's sudden death, and even though her sons live nearby, Lynn Lundberg decides that shared housing will prevent her from having to sell a much-too-large home and from becoming lonely. She meets two women who are facing their own crises: Angela, whose husband has just left her for a younger model, and Judith, who has never married, and cared for her parents until their deaths. The three help each other through their grief as they learn to live together and deepen their budding friendship.
August 15, 2017
An uplifting "fluff" kind of read, which was great for summer. Much of the book seemed far fetched (such as pretty sure you can't just add a person to a mortgage like it's a lease, or how instantly these strangers got along living together). That being said, I still find it to be a sweet heartwarming story.
September 16, 2018
You'll want to keep a tissue box nearby when you read this ! Snelling's historical Christian fiction books were my first introduction to this author . This is the 2nd modern Christian fiction of hers I've read , and I am looking forward to reading more ! Highly recommended .
March 2, 2019
I found this book was so slow to start with too much dialogue and too much detail - to me just too "wordy" I skimmed several different times while reading as the story of 3 women "house sharing" was interesting and fun to read about the differences in their lives. I finished the story but not sure I want to read any of her books again for awhile.
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