A Promise to Remember

by Kathryn Cushman

Overview

When a car accident kills two teens from opposite sides of the tracks, the aftermath threatens to tear a community apart. On one side, Melanie Johnston--a grieving single mother--is convinced her son will be forgotten. On the other is Andie Phelps, a reserved woman who retreats even further into herself with grief.Readers' emotions are torn between these two sympathetic characters as each fights her way through grief and pain--sometimes wisely and sometimes with choices that have the power to divide family, church, and even their small, sea-side town.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781735861012
Publisher:	Seventh Pew Press
Publication date:	10/01/2007
Series:	Tomorrow's Promise Collection
Pages:	306
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.69(d)

What People are Saying About This

Ane Mulligan

"Wow was my first reaction. This gripping tale of loss, love and forgiveness is one of the best I've read. The spiritual thread arose naturally out of the characters' lives and was never forced. Melanie's discovery and decision was one of the most natural I've read, brought about by a series of circumstances-just like real life. Artfully blended honest emotions, realistic dialogue, and characters all add up to a memorable read, allowing me to suspend disbelief. Cushman is a new author to watch."--(Ane Mulligan, novelreviews.blogspot.com)

Editorial Reviews

Need your heartstrings pulled a bit? Then read A Promise to Remember.
—Crystal Johnson

armchairinterviews.com

The plot is lively and complex. Just when I thought things couldn't get worse they did, and this problem-heaped-upon-problem style made for a captivating and fast-paced read. All the story's loose ends are finally pulled snug, but not until the last pages....All in all, A Promise to Remember is an impressive debut for Cushman. After this strong introduction, fans of contemporary Christian fiction will no doubt await her next book with anticipation.
—Violet Nesdoly

blogcritics.org

Kathryn Cushman's debut novel is well written and engrossing from the first page. This book depicts a realistic account of lives torn apart by tragedy and dealing with the repercussions. I felt each woman's raw pain and anger as if I knew them personally. I found myself nodding as each woman made choices, realizing I would have made the same decision should I be in her shoes. There was no clear 'right' or 'wrong' in this book, only choices made in the wake of devastating heartache. A Promise to Remember is a book about loss, forgiveness and renewal of faith should be on everyone's must-read list. I am looking forward for more from this gifted author.
—Lisa Kisner

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