Following her mother’s funeral, and on the verge of her own midlife crisis, widow Anna Larson returns to the home of her youth to sort out her parents’ belongings, as well as her own turbulent life. Her relationship with her daughter is in shambles, and the tension between Anna and her vicious mother-in-law escalates daily.
Anna’s unique family home sits on a picturesque coastal tributary and is filled with years of memories. For the first time since childhood, Anna embraces her native heritage and river roots. But Anna soon learns that more than just her past resides along the banks of the Siuslaw River.
By transforming her old family home into The Inn at Shining Waters, Anna hopes to create a place of healing—a place where guests experience peace, grace, and new beginnings.
Starting with her own family . . .
My Comments: I enjoyed this sweet story about a woman who finally comes into her own. Facing prejudice and ill-treatment by her mother-in-law, Anna meets some special people who help her to see that she has invaluable worth as a person, and should not be treated poorly – or as a doormat.
I would have to say that her daughter got on my last nerve with her typical spoiled American behavior. Her lack of respect for her mother an her mother’s heritage grated on me – but I guess this is the result of good writing!
I always enjoy Melody Carlson’s books, and this is no exception. I was engaged from beginning to end. It was a quick and entertaining read.
This book is set to be published in March 2012.
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