Tuesday, November 22, 2011

The Christmas Note by Donna VanLiere

The Christmas Note  -     
        By: Donna Vanliere
    
This is the story about a mother of two children, Gretchen Daniels, who moved into a condo to be nearer to her elderly mother. Just as they are getting settled in a knock is at the door. The man is looking for Gretchen's neighbor Melissa McCreary. He leaves a message with Gretchen to tell Melissa that her mother has died and she needs to clear out her apartment. Gretchen delivers the message and Melissa is not tearful about the news. Melissa did not have a very good relationship with her mother and Gretchen  feels sorry for Melissa and offers to help her with her mothers apartment.
    A short time latter Melissa calls on Gretchen to help with the apartment. The apartment is a mess and it doesn't seem as if there is anything of value there but a few photos and a note that Melissa will find helpful in discovering answers to her family.
      Gretchen has a good relationship with her mother and she also tries to become a friend to Melissa. She invites Melissa over to her house and tries to make her feel like part of her family.
    Can these two women who are so different find it in theirs hearts to forgive and find hope and trust.

This was a good book I enjoyed reading it. DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255