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Finding Home
Christian Women's Fiction.
You can't go home again. Or can you?
Sixty-year-old widow, grandmother, and lottery winner Marianne Campbell left behind her successful interior design career in Richmond, Virginia, to return to her economically battered hometown of Bartlett, Indiana. The Persimmon Creek neighborhood she loves has been hit especially hard. Most of the early twentieth century homes are in less-than-desirable condition, but she is determined to buy and renovate her childhood home. The problem is that the Yoders live there now.
To hide her extreme wealth, Marianne invents an alter ego, Barbara Rose. Barbara Rose conquers feral cats and escaped convicts to flip other houses in the neighborhood while Marianne ponders how to convince the Yoders to sell. Can Marianne use her wealth to help the community anonymously when under the inspection of a nosy TV reporter and a rival realtor?
A humorous and heartwarming adventure to refute the claim that you can't go home again.
You can't go home again. Or can you?
Sixty-year-old widow, grandmother, and lottery winner Marianne Campbell left behind her successful interior design career in Richmond, Virginia, to return to her economically battered hometown of Bartlett, Indiana. The Persimmon Creek neighborhood she loves has been hit especially hard. Most of the early twentieth century homes are in less-than-desirable condition, but she is determined to buy and renovate her childhood home. The problem is that the Yoders live there now.
To hide her extreme wealth, Marianne invents an alter ego, Barbara Rose. Barbara Rose conquers feral cats and escaped convicts to flip other houses in the neighborhood while Marianne ponders how to convince the Yoders to sell. Can Marianne use her wealth to help the community anonymously when under the inspection of a nosy TV reporter and a rival realtor?
A humorous and heartwarming adventure to refute the claim that you can't go home again.
373 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2017
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February 23, 2017
Finding Home by Caroline Denny is a contemporary Christian novel. It is about a community who pull together and who function as the church described in Acts. They look out for each other.
The novel focuses on one woman who does good deeds anonymously. This in turn leads to a 'pay it forward' attitude of the town.
There is a delightful sense of community. With in depth descriptions, the reader really 'feels' like they are there and witnessing the action.
The main protagonist is in her sixties. She shows that no matter how old you are, there are no retirement plans in God's kingdom. If you are still breathing, God's not done with you yet!
A delightful read. Warm and wonderful and highly recommended.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
The novel focuses on one woman who does good deeds anonymously. This in turn leads to a 'pay it forward' attitude of the town.
There is a delightful sense of community. With in depth descriptions, the reader really 'feels' like they are there and witnessing the action.
The main protagonist is in her sixties. She shows that no matter how old you are, there are no retirement plans in God's kingdom. If you are still breathing, God's not done with you yet!
A delightful read. Warm and wonderful and highly recommended.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
February 28, 2017
Marianne Campbell won the lottery through a gift of a lottery ticket from her boss. After deciding to help her hometown Bartlett, Indiana. They have been hit hard by the down turn of the economy. Her true dream would be to purchase and fix her childhood home. When she arrives in town, she finds that her home is occupied by the nicest couple, the Yoders. While trying to figure out how to get them to sell her the home, Marianne sees the devastation which has taken place. She also sees a spirit of community as these people try to help one another recover. Wanting to help she devises her alter ego, Barbara Rose. As Barbara Rose, Marianne buys and renovates homes. She also sets up a fund through the church in order to help those who cannot afford to do the extra needed to keep their homes livable. If one ever wondered what they could do if they won the lottery, this book gives a wonderful story.
I love how the author was able to develop each character. She gives us the history of the homes and people who lived there. We are shown how Marianne knew each of the home owners and how she knew each of the older home owners as well. There was definite links between many within this town. I did become overwhelmed at times with all of the history but it was intriguing to read. We were also shown how each of the homes looked back when Marianne was young as well as how each was being renovated. I very much enjoyed my journey through this book and this town. I look forward to reading more books from this author.
I love how the author was able to develop each character. She gives us the history of the homes and people who lived there. We are shown how Marianne knew each of the home owners and how she knew each of the older home owners as well. There was definite links between many within this town. I did become overwhelmed at times with all of the history but it was intriguing to read. We were also shown how each of the homes looked back when Marianne was young as well as how each was being renovated. I very much enjoyed my journey through this book and this town. I look forward to reading more books from this author.
June 5, 2017
Haven’t we all wondered how we would handle a sudden wind fall? Oh, the dreams we have that include helping people we care about. And that’s true for our main character!
Well researched and containing a lot of history about the characters and the houses of the area, Author Caroline Denny gives a lot of detail that really pulls you into the book.
The characters are very relatable, every day people; you may even recognize someone you know! The sense of community will cause you to look around and see what you can do to foster that in your life!
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a positive review.
Well researched and containing a lot of history about the characters and the houses of the area, Author Caroline Denny gives a lot of detail that really pulls you into the book.
The characters are very relatable, every day people; you may even recognize someone you know! The sense of community will cause you to look around and see what you can do to foster that in your life!
I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a positive review.
February 20, 2017
3.5 Stars! I liked this story. Widow Marianne Campbell wins a huge jackpot with a lottery ticket that was a gift from her boss. She makes some investments, shares with her family and her boss, retires from her job and moves to her hometown which was hit hard by the downturn in the economy. The fictional town of Bartlett, Indiana is beginning to make a comeback and she wants to help. She also wants to buy her childhood home and restore it, but a really nice couple live there now. She saves her former best friend's home, buying it at auction, and renovates it. She also buys other homes for renovation. Along the way, she anonymously sets up a trust at the local church to provide funds for those who can't afford to make much-needed repairs to their homes.
The author does an amazing job of supplying details, the history of the houses, the people that lived in them, how Marianne knew them, and the plans for the renovations. There are details of every family member and nearly every person that Marianne meets. At times I was a bit overwhelmed by all the details. Other readers may find it enjoyable. Ultimately, Marianne does help her childhood neighborhood return to vitality. There are a ton of characters in this book, I'm sure any reader will be able to relate to at least one or two. There are quite a few unexpected surprises as well.
Bottom line. This is a good story with heart.
*I received an e-copy of this book as a gift. No review required. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
The author does an amazing job of supplying details, the history of the houses, the people that lived in them, how Marianne knew them, and the plans for the renovations. There are details of every family member and nearly every person that Marianne meets. At times I was a bit overwhelmed by all the details. Other readers may find it enjoyable. Ultimately, Marianne does help her childhood neighborhood return to vitality. There are a ton of characters in this book, I'm sure any reader will be able to relate to at least one or two. There are quite a few unexpected surprises as well.
Bottom line. This is a good story with heart.
*I received an e-copy of this book as a gift. No review required. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
March 2, 2017
This is an interesting story of a woman who won the lottery and now does good deeds anonymously. I enjoyed reading how she went back to her hometown and started remodeling a home and helping the people. It was a little more detailed than I like but it was well researched and then shared nicely throughout the book. A little mystery, a wonderfully giving lady, friendship and a touch of romance made for an enjoyable story. I was gifted a copy and my review is voluntary.
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