Echoes of Life by Rebecca Smith Hall (English) Paperback Book

Description: Echoes of Life by Rebecca Smith Hall It is 1938, and sixteen-year-old Sarah Smith cannot wait to escape the ever-watchful eyes of her family. As the headstrong teenager heads home on a train for the holidays, she has no idea that a chance meeting on an Alabama platform with two handsome strangers will change her life forever. Sarah is first introduced to Jasper Collins, but is then captivated by his friend, John Jacobs—much to the dismay of Jasper, the only one who knows that his friend secretly loathes women. Forced to walk away from Sarah, whom he loves immediately, Jasper enlists in the navy and is soon embroiled in the battles of World War II. Meanwhile, Sarah and John marry. Sarah quickly realizes she has made a mistake, but Southern orthodoxy forces her to live with a man who routinely betrays her trust—until his disloyalties finally push her to take matters into her own hands. As Sarah is left picking up the pieces of her life, Jasper is left to wonder if destiny has finally moved in his favor. In this tale that spans generations, a woman embarks on a journey through the echoes of life, facing great challenges and wondering if she will ever find true love. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is 1938, and sixteen-year-old Sarah Smith cannot wait to escape the ever-watchful eyes of her family. As the headstrong teenager heads home on a train for the holidays, she has no idea that a chance meeting on an Alabama platform with two handsome strangers will change her life forever. Sarah is first introduced to Jasper Collins, but is then captivated by his friend, John Jacobs--much to the dismay of Jasper, the only one who knows that his friend secretly loathes women. Forced to walk away from Sarah, whom he loves immediately, Jasper enlists in the navy and is soon embroiled in the battles of World War II. Meanwhile, Sarah and John marry. Sarah quickly realizes she has made a mistake, but Southern orthodoxy forces her to live with a man who routinely betrays her trust--until his disloyalties finally push her to take matters into her own hands. As Sarah is left picking up the pieces of her life, Jasper is left to wonder if destiny has finally moved in his favor. In this tale that spans generations, a woman embarks on a journey through the echoes of life, facing great challenges and wondering if she will ever find true love. Excerpt from Book Sarah sat on the wooden swing, seething, her stomach churning, burning with hatred, her body tense from bitter resentment for this man, her husband, as she watched him wander aimlessly about her garden. She had felt loathing, repulsion and contempt for him on many occasions throughout the years, but this time he had gone too far; he must be stopped. She followed his movements with narrowed eyes, watching him as a leopard watches its prey before the kill, curling her lips in disgust, despising this man who had inflicted so much pain on herself and had done such harm to her son, and determined in that instant, he would not leave her garden alive. She studied his handsome face, searching for a hint of comprehension, but there was none. the Alzheimer, dementia, craziness, or whatever it was the doctors were calling it these days had softened his features so he resembled the man she remembered from so long ago, tall, slender, thick black hair laced with silvery waves, deep blue eyes, now vacant, and a face so childlike it made her pause. Her resolve began to soften. No! She must remove this cancer from her life. Pushing compassion aside, resurrecting memories shed thought long dead, memories of putrid ghosts, euphoric at the chance to, once again, bring her shame and heartache, she allowed the images of betrayal and lies to march through her minds eye. She experienced again the repulsion, disillusionment and disgust shed felt then, venom dripped from her heart and she felt hate sweep over her anew; John was in her garden. She willed the rapid beating of her heart to slow and asked God to forgive her for what she was about to do. In the few minutes she had before she did what had to be done, she lay her head against the back of the wooden swing, closed her eyes and allowed her mind to wander back to the distant past when she thought life would be simply, well, simple ... Details ISBN1458213625 Author Rebecca Smith Hall Pages 344 Publisher Abbott Press Year 2014 ISBN-10 1458213625 ISBN-13 9781458213624 Format Paperback Language English Publication Date 2014-02-18 Imprint Abbott Press Country of Publication United States Short Title ECHOES OF LIFE Media Book UK Release Date 2014-02-18 AU Release Date 2014-02-18 NZ Release Date 2014-02-18 US Release Date 2014-02-18 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:86734765;

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