The discovery of one woman's heirloom hope chest unveils precious memories and helps three people who have each lost a part of themselves find joy once again. Ever since she was diagnosed with ALS, fiercely independent Mattie doesn't feel like herself. She can't navigate her beloved home, she can't go for a boat ride, and she can barely even feed herself. Her devoted husband, Don, doesn't want to imagine life without his wife of nearly fifty years, but Mattie isn't likely to make it past their anniversary. But when Rose, Mattie's new caretaker, and her young daughter, Jeri, enter the couple's life, happiness and the possibility for new memories return. Together they form a family, and Mattie is finally able to pass on her memories from the hope chest she received from her mother. With each item-including a favorite doll, family dishes, an embroidered apron, and an antique Christmas ornament-the hope chest connects Mattie, Don and Rose to each other and helps them find hope again in the face of overwhelming life challenges. A beautiful story about the unconditional love and support of family, The Hope Chest will remind you that hope can be found where and when you least expect it.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
ST Martin's Press
ISBN-13
9781250137630
eBay Product ID (ePID)
233918584
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Hope Chest: a Novel
Author
Viola Shipman
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Books
Publication Year
2017
Number of Pages
1 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
233mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
372g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Viola Shipman
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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