The Silver Linings

Gables of Legacy #3

by Anita Stansfield

After a lifetime of emotional trials and heartache, for Tamra Banks this day brings a unique and almost impossible joy. It’s the long-awaited moment of her marriage to the love of her life, Jess Hamilton. But in this time of unparalleled happiness, Tamra and Jess will be plagued by challenges unlike any they’ve yet faced—challenges that will test the very limits of their faith, while deepening their gratitude for the divine and fragile blessing of family. Jess and Tamra are about to learn powerful lessons of life and love in The Silver Linings, the third and intensely compelling installment of the popular Gables of Legacy series. It’s a remarkable story about personal revelation, the power of the Comforter, and a profound discovery about the meaning of eternal bridges.

Genres: Lds Fiction, Lds, Romance, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Religion

233 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2003

About the author

Anita Stansfield, the LDS market's #1 best-selling romance novelist, is an imaginative and prolific writer whose romantic stories have captivated her readers.

"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."

"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."

Reviews

[Beth Given · Rating 2 out of 5]

As far as plots go, this one wasn’t terribly gripping -- but then again, by the end I could feel my mood changed from pondering the doctrines of the gospel explored in the novel. A major character (who we’ve already met in Stansfield’s previous books) faces a terminal disease; thus the family tries to shape lasting memories with him before the separation that death will bring. One of the major themes of the story was the family’s grieving of his loss, which occurred while he was still living because they had time to prepare for his death. In some ways it seemed to make the death easier.

As far as plot twists go, this novel was — I’ll be blunt — boring. But I don’t think Stansfield was going for intrigue here, and she does a masterful job of invoking the spectrum of feelings accompanied by the trial of illness and death.

[Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Throughout this book I was a little bit bored and kept thinking that I would only rate this as 2 stars but the end of the book redemmed it a little in my eyes and therefore I am giving it a 3.
I ended up really enjoying the end of the book and even cried a little bit when Micheal Hamilton died. That was really sad and touching but I loved how the family came together to show support for their dad that they loved.
I am going to continue reading the series even though this was my least favorite of the series so far.

[Karen Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book from the series Gables of Legacy that I borrowed from the church library...this one was especially hard to read and was filled with so much emotion but it was powerful and moving and soooooooo good!!! I had to get the next two as soon as I finished this one!!! these need to be made into a movie!!

[Debbie · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first 75% of this book is so slow, you are basically just waiting for the inevitable which finally happened the last 25% and was so sad. Definitely a tear jerker at the end but the vast majority of this book is boring. Definitely not the best book of this series. Just kind of trudged through it to get to the end.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Without giving any spoilers, I will say only that a difficult topic was discussed with grace, and while it brought up poignant memories for me, it also provided a certain measure of healing.
Note that this book is written from a Latter-day Saint worldview, which, while interesting to me personally, may not be interesting to all.

[Robyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of the Gables books in the series are fantastic. I just loved the ficticious family. When the dad died, I totally related! She just happens to live close and has spoken at our stake women's conference a couple times.

[Anna Lisby · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the series with Jess and Tamra. I enjoyed seeing the thoughts as different characters struggled to deal with a challenge facing all of them. It makes me wonder how I would do... Quick read - entertaining.

[Maggie]

The Silver Lining is the third volume of the Gables of Legacy. This is a remarkable story about personal revelation, the power of the Comforter, and a profound discovery about the meaning of eternal bridges.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

This books was sad, but like all of Stansfield's books the characters grow from their experiences. I'm finding that the books are getting a little bit repetitive. I like them, but probably shouldn't read them all one right after another.

[Steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was good and uplifting just very sad. michael Hamilton is dieing from Cancer its just hard to read about someone dieing especially when you've read about him so much and growen to love his charecter in previous books.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Love this series. It is an amazing series so far. I thought that the first two were good. This one is sad. I mean it has death and life in it. It shows the love of two people.
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i love it. Read it....

[Shirley Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the third book in the series, and the story follows along with the death of Michael Hamilton and the coming to terms with that event with the gathering of family and how each member deals with the inevitable end of life for their father and husband. Good insights.

[Apzmarshl · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5
While maybe not a masterpiece of literature, Michael Hamilton is one of my favorite characters of all time.

[Eileen]

I love all Anita Stansfield books. I learn something about having faith through trials, from each book that she writes.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cried quite a bit because my favorite character of the series dies. But the book ended with a message of hope.

[Erin Morrissey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very intense!

[Lynette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Be sure you have lots of Kleenex for this one! I was getting teary eyed standing in the lunch line and people were giving me weird looks. Just be prepared.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novel provided insight into the family's supportive role in battling and dying of cancer in a dignified and spiritual way.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book doesn't have a strong plot - no climax, no twists, no surprises. However, it continues the story of characters I really like. This book is emotionally draining to read!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Own: Book

[Ralynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved this series

[Connie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was interesting to see how applying the atonement of Jesus Christ can really elivate self appointed burdens in peoples lives.

[Michelle Llewellyn · Rating 1 out of 5]

RIP J Michael Hamilton :>(

[Michele Nell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me cry so much. I can't remember the last time, if ever, a book made me cry. Anita Stansfield has a great ability to write with the Spirit

[Karina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would probably give this 3.5 stars. I felt a little bored until the end. The end was very emotional and sad, but actually made the book a little better in my opinion.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very inspiring book and a tear jerker through about 175 pages. Great read

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEAUTIFUL book. Sad but good. I cried through just about the whole thing. Best out of the series so far.

[Shawn Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Serious tear-jerker

[Brooke Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how each of these books picks up right where the one before ended. Next book!

[Gina Penney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one is my favorite out of the "Gables of Legacy" series I had to have a tissue box close by it's beautiful I so want to hold the characters in this story and comfort them! Beautiful!