Angel Sister

Angel Sister tells the story of a family in small town Kentucky in 1936. Dysfunctions of a previous generation weigh heavily on this family, as the father drowns his sorrows in alcohol, the mother trying to make ends meet, while the children grow up in their own unique ways. Into this mix, a young girl, cast away by a family passing through town searching for employment in the midst of the Depression, is adopted, making her mark on the family and the larger community.

This wasn't a book that I riveted me, but neither did I felt I was slogging though the story. The frequent flashbacks seemed sometimes lengthy and out of place. However, what I really liked about this book was how it seemed to strike the right balance between how the characters applied Scripture to their situations: not being too preachy as the characters struggled with their own faith, yet not presenting Christianity as something that doesn't impact your life. By the end of the story in some way I felt as if I had been a part of the family for the summer, sharing in their trials and joys.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available now at your favourite bookseller from Revell House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.