An Unexpected Grace
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In this nationally bestselling novel, Lila Elliot knows she’s lucky. A shooting rampage at her office left several colleagues dead and others seriously wounded. Lila’s injuries will heal in time. Yet though she gratefully retreats to her best friend’s house to recuperate, Lila can’t quite move past her fear and anger. Being drafted into caring for Grace – a shaggy, formerly abused golden retriever – only adds to her stress. Lila has been terrified of dogs since childhood. But Grace, like Lila, needs time and space to heal.
Sensing Lila’s wariness, Grace keeps her distance and only perks up for Adam, the neighbor who rescued her. Though struggling to make sense of her recent tragedy, Lila, an accomplished artist, begins to see beauty in Grace’s wisps of fur and haunted eyes. As Adam points out, Grace, too, has suffered through no fault of her own. And in helping Grace to trust, Lila is being gently nudged toward the courage she needs to do the same.
Rich in warmth and humor, An Unexpected Grace is a story of compassion and connection, and of finding that what truly makes us whole again may be the love we give away.
I enjoyed this book and the impact the dog had on Lila's healing after her trauma.
Sensing Lila’s wariness, Grace keeps her distance and only perks up for Adam, the neighbor who rescued her. Though struggling to make sense of her recent tragedy, Lila, an accomplished artist, begins to see beauty in Grace’s wisps of fur and haunted eyes. As Adam points out, Grace, too, has suffered through no fault of her own. And in helping Grace to trust, Lila is being gently nudged toward the courage she needs to do the same.
Rich in warmth and humor, An Unexpected Grace is a story of compassion and connection, and of finding that what truly makes us whole again may be the love we give away.
I enjoyed this book and the impact the dog had on Lila's healing after her trauma.
I am taking this book to the June meetup at Cravings - where we fulfill our cravings for books and food.
Brought this home from the June bookcrossing meeting. Sing-Song assured me the dog does not die.
I felt it was a bit simplistic considering the subject matter of someone going on a shooting rampage but I did enjoy the book. Being a dog person I totally understand the impact and healing powers of the unconditional love we get from our pets.
Taking this to the December BookCrossing meeting to be enjoyed by the next reader.
Picked up at the December meeting.
Taken to the January meeting!
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month at 11am at Cravings Market on Fairmount Drive SE. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
To the finder:
Calgary has an active group of BookCrossers that meet to swap books and discuss book crossing every second Saturday of the month at 11am at Cravings Market on Fairmount Drive SE. We always love to meet new crossers, so please join us any time you like!
Picked this up at the January meeting. We tied for our largest meeting ever with 17 BookCrossers in attendance. This one has been added to my book shelf.
