Myths of a Merciful God
Cynthia Celi%C3%A1n. Little Feather Books, $16 paper (268p) ISBN 978-0-9913329-1-5
Sarah Miranda is a single mother, working hard for herself and daughter Tessie. But, when Tessie dies in a freak accident, Sarah decides to take a trip across the country to get some emotional distance from the tragedy. Along the way, she meets many people, including Jackson, a schoolteacher who becomes a friend and confidant. Sarah's journey forces her to confront her past, her feelings, and her inability to come to terms with Tessie's death. Ceilan has crafted a complex tale of love and forgiveness that forces readers to confront one of life's most devastating occurrences: the accidental death of a child. Readers will identify with Sarah from the start. And while the narrative lacks dramatic conflict at times, the relationship between Sarah and Jackson is strongly developed and believable.
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Reviewed on: 04/21/2014
Genre: Fiction
Hardcover - 268 pages - 978-0-9913329-0-8
Paperback - 272 pages - 978-1-4993-4226-0