Coming home : a novel

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Title:

Coming home : a novel

Author:

Adams, Stacy Hawkins, 1971-

ISBN:

9780310333982

Publication Information:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2012.

Physical Description:

314 p. ; 22 cm.

Series:

Winds of change series.

Subject Term:

Terminally ill -- Fiction.

African Americans -- Fiction.

Married people -- Fiction.

Adultery -- Fiction.

Divorced women -- Fiction.

Forgiveness -- Fiction.

Man-woman relationships -- Fiction.

Genre:

Christian fiction.

Love stories.

Summary:

When Brent cheats on and then leaves his wife Dayna, she works hard to succeed as a hospital administrator. Just when she has moved on and is dating Warren, a man of faith, Brent reappears with his new wife Tamara to ask forgiveness and reconcile. As unexpected as this situation is, the reasons behind it are even more startling.

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If forgiving your ex-husband was easy, everybody would do it. Brent had cheated on Dayna and coldly said goodbye to her seven long years ago--dashing her hopes of having children or growing old with the love of her life. Working hard to make herself successful as a hospital executive, Dayna has moved on, finding comfort in a new dating relationship with a faith-filled colleague, Warren. But when Brent resurfaces on her doorstep at just the wrong time, Dayna's heart threatens to come unglued. Why is Brent asking for forgiveness now? And why are he and his new wife, Tamara, interested in reconciliation with Dayna? The unbelievable answers in Coming Home begin to surface as Brent boldly asks Dayna to support him at the most crucial time of his life. While Tamara's heart brims with guilt, both women will discover what it means to reach beyond pain and baggage to love unconditionally, leaving the consequences to God.

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

In her seventh novel, Adams (Dreams That Won't Let Go) tells a story about the importance of forgiveness in relationships centered around Dayna, a hospital executive who struggles to remain steadfastly devoted to her current boyfriend once her ex-husband Brent reappears in her life with foreboding news. Vivid characters and scene setting are strengths of the narrative, as Dayna's family and friends help her navigate complicated emotional territory with the help of prayer. Dialogue overly heavy with backstory and cliched descriptions of feelings and thoughts ("he made her heart soar"), however, weaken the novel overall. But the book's plot pivots quickly forward as characters face the challenges of blending past with the present, with the overarching premise that God has the power to heal any wounds, restore relationships to their proper place in couples' lives, and help flawed humans make peace with themselves along the way. Agency: Steve Laube Agency. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Booklist Review

Dayna Wilson's world was shattered when her unfaithful husband, Brent, left her. Five years later, she has rebuilt a happy life, but she is thrown for another loop when Brent returns. Although he's married to Tamara, Brent wishes to make amends with Dayna. He also shares the distressing news that he's dying and wants her to be involved in the foundation that is to be his legacy. Not only is Dayna conflicted about spending time with her ex, she also must consider her future with Warren. The thin line between what feels best and what is right keeps this inspirational novel's characters in conflict page after page. Adams takes her readers for an emotional ride as her tale makes it clear that the only way for Dayna, Brent, and everyone else to make it through this life is to lean on the Lord they all claim to trust. Readers will relate strongly to the characters' discovery of the great difference between knowing what to do and actually committing to it.--Richard, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist

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