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Elaina
Family ties are strong, but even the strongest can be broken. Building on the story of faith and family, The Grandma, Mom, and Me Saga continues with
Elaina,
a story of devastating loss, constant lies, overwhelming betrayal, restorative love, and undiminished compassion.
Elaina Drew is the first daughter born to Dutch and Louise. Before she is a teen, death steals two of her loved ones and her life is changed forever.
Very young, she marries a man who promises her the world. They leave the country life she has known for the big city far from home. There she silently endures pain and treachery she never imagined. This tragic event separates her from her family by more than distance.
They say broken hearts heal over time, but what happens when you have your whole lifetime in front of you?
Is it possible to begin again when all you have is nothing?
Elaina Drew is the first daughter born to Dutch and Louise. Before she is a teen, death steals two of her loved ones and her life is changed forever.
Very young, she marries a man who promises her the world. They leave the country life she has known for the big city far from home. There she silently endures pain and treachery she never imagined. This tragic event separates her from her family by more than distance.
They say broken hearts heal over time, but what happens when you have your whole lifetime in front of you?
Is it possible to begin again when all you have is nothing?
400 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2022
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About the author
Faye Bryant
14 books2 followersFaye Bryant grew up hearing the stories of her family and has used those stories of life and death, betrayal and reconciliation, faith and family to create the Grandma, Mom, and Me Saga. Next in the series is
Elaina,
due out in Summer 2019, followed by
Beth,
due out in Summer 2020.
Faye struggled under the weight of many layers of a past that kept her hidden and helpless. All that has changed.
She is the founder of Build a Better Legacy, dedicated to helping those held captive by past family trauma or choices to grow past surviving to thriving.
Faye and her husband, Jack, live in a beautiful valley in the Smoky Mountains.
Connect at FayeBryant.com
Faye struggled under the weight of many layers of a past that kept her hidden and helpless. All that has changed.
She is the founder of Build a Better Legacy, dedicated to helping those held captive by past family trauma or choices to grow past surviving to thriving.
Faye and her husband, Jack, live in a beautiful valley in the Smoky Mountains.
Connect at FayeBryant.com
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January 10, 2020
"Elaina" is an inspiring story of family, love, faith, struggle, and reconciliation. Reading this wonderful book was more like being curled up in a comfy chair listening to a master storyteller and waiting with baited breath to find out what happens next. The dialogue is authentic, and you get emotionally attached to the believable characters. Ms. Bryant's writing style draws you in, all the while dropping pearls of wisdom you can collect, be inspired by, and take with you. I loved it and highly recommend this book.
January 10, 2020
Great read!
This 2nd book of the trilogy lovingly portrays life from Elaina's perspective. Heart-wrenching and hope-filled, Elaina underlines the faith and grit of a mom who suffers the greatest loss a mother can know - the loss of her children. Elaina never gives up, never stops loving. She is determined to be a good wife and mother, and succeeds. I love her honesty and can-do attitude. She makes remarkably hard decisions based on what is best for her children and grandchildren. She's funny and tough.
Can't wait for book 3!
This 2nd book of the trilogy lovingly portrays life from Elaina's perspective. Heart-wrenching and hope-filled, Elaina underlines the faith and grit of a mom who suffers the greatest loss a mother can know - the loss of her children. Elaina never gives up, never stops loving. She is determined to be a good wife and mother, and succeeds. I love her honesty and can-do attitude. She makes remarkably hard decisions based on what is best for her children and grandchildren. She's funny and tough.
Can't wait for book 3!
December 13, 2019
Elaina takes you through a life of struggle, self
Discovery, and internal strength. As you read Elaina you will be drawn into the story. I highly recommend this story to anyone.
Discovery, and internal strength. As you read Elaina you will be drawn into the story. I highly recommend this story to anyone.
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