Before you read this book review, I want you to know that the publisher gave me an extra copy to give away! Please become a follower to enter to win! The drawing will be held in one week and all current followers will be entered. The winner will be contacted via email.Andy Andrews', The Heart Mender, A Story of Second Chances, is an interesting journey into WWII Gulf Coast America and the heart of an age old theme: Forgiveness. His latest work is thoughtfully executed intertwining reality with fiction and leaving the reader wondering whether the story is creative fabrication or historically accurate fact.
A young widow, Helen, whose husband is killed during the war, is bitter and lonely until a German U-boat Lieutenant, Josef, washes ashore near her house. An unlikely friendship develops as she nurses him back to health and hides his existence from those in the nearby town. When the town Deputy discovers his presence, Josef is finally able to venture into the village until complications arise and they are forced to face their true feelings. This is a worthwhile story of healing through forgiveness, reconciliation, love, and finally the truth they have been hiding for so long.
I would recommend this book if you enjoy historical fiction but, honestly, I found it a bit slow paced and predictable. I would put the book down and not pick it up for several months. It definitely should have been a quick read but apparently it didn't keep my attention as I would have liked.
Disclaimer: As a book reviewer, I receive advanced copies of books from the publisher and am not reimbursed for my reviews.
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