That Summer

by Jo Huddleston

Overview

To escape his poppa's physical abuse and their dirt-poor farm life, Jim flees to an imagined prosperous city life where he can make his own choices, ignoring God patiently knocking on his heart's door. Settled in town, Jim strays from God and the way of faith his momma taught him. He meets a girl and loses his heart ... and meets another girl and loses his willpower. Jim wrestles with social and moral dilemmas as he makes a choice beside Caney Creek that will alter the lives of five people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781939219039
Publisher:	Sword of the Spirit Publishing
Publication date:	10/29/2013
Series:	The Caney Creek , #1
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jo Huddleston is a multi-published author of books, articles, and short stories. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and a member of the Literary Hall of Fame at Lincoln Memorial University (TN).

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Sweeping from the early days of the Great Depression to the 1950s, Jo Huddleston's debut novel is a memorable story of the heartbreak and happiness one man encounters as he struggles to find the true meaning of faith and family."

AMANDA CABOT, author of Waiting for Spring

"As surely as Caney Creek runs through the town, the story of That Summer swept me back to the pre-depression era, a time of hope and opportunity. Following Jim's ambitions, this book examines the effects of following self versus following God and the sometimes maddening, sometimes inspiring results."

CHRISTINA BERRY, award-winning author of The Familiar Stranger

"A compelling and poignant tale with characters destined to capture your heart."

LAURIE ALICE EAKES, author of Choices of the Heart

"That Summer is a wonderful romance set in the Southern Appalachians during the Great Depression. Jo Huddleston understands the people of that time and place so well she pulled me right into the story and didn't let me go until the end. Highly recommended!"

CARA LYNN JAMES, author of Love on a Dime and A Path Toward Love