ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
A Word from the Author:
I’m mama to two boys, ages two and four, and married to a farm-boy-turned-math-teacher. We live in a small Dutch hamlet with three churches, one Co-Op and no stop lights. There are a lot of fields out here, there’s a lot of space and sky for breathing and running and writing.
We foster two boys in addition to our own two, and before I had kids, I took care of my Mum who had brain cancer. She fought back and has recovered, all glory to God, and my pastor-father still holds her hand while they go for daily walks.
I battled anorexia nervosa as a child, and then again as a newly married woman, and I write a lot about body image now and have a passion for women to learn to love themselves.
My husband and I have battled infertility and are currently trying to adopt our third child through the local Alberta government.
I hurt for the church, and believe in it, and pray for it, as I’ve grown up inside its walls and have heard its groanings.
I have a heart for Africa, particularly Uganda, and went there in January on a bloggers’ trip with World Help.
My favorite things to do are read literary novels, play guitar, snowboard, paint with oil and acrylics and hug my babies.
I am the author of two books on eating disorders, a novel releasing this spring, and a memoir coming out this summer.
I hope you’ll connect with me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/emilytwierenga, or if you prefer, Twitter: @emily_wierenga. I’d love to have a virtual glass of wine, or cup of coffee, with you.
Peace to you friends,
e.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Struggling with her own post-war trauma, Clara thinks she’s not prepared to handle the grief of this broken family. Yet upon meeting Mattie, and receiving a baby quilt that will never cuddle the soldier’s baby, Clara vows to honor the sacrifices that family made.
Now a labor and delivery nurse in her rural hometown, Clara wraps each new babe in the gifted quilt and later stitches the child’s name into the cloth. As each new child is welcomed by the quilt, Clara begins to wonder whatever happened to Mattie—and if her own life would ever experience the love of a newborn. Little does she know that she will have the opportunity to re-gift the special quilt—years later and carrying even greater significance than when it was first bestowed.
If you would like to read the first chapter of A Promise in Pieces, go HERE.
My Review:
Named after the famous Clara Barton, Clara recalls the events from over fifty years prior and begins telling the story of her life during World War II. I was captivated by the journey her life had taken. She recalls the story with such vivid detail you can imagine it right then as you read it, this is a sign of an excellent writer--I believe. As Clara retells the story of how she came to be a military nurse against her parents wishes and all that this amazing journey brought her through, I would laugh or cry depending on the feelings the authors words were trying to convey.
Through her amazing words you can really feel the emotion that Mattie felt hearing about Garreth's last words and the sweet, loving sentiment he left to his bride. In the book, there is a blend between today and that time during Word War II. I really enjoy books that take you back in time to a place unknown that you have never encountered. The book is a page turner for sure, because you have to keep going to see what will happen next. This book is an instant hit!
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from CFBA.
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