Blessings is the family home of Lydia Blessing, an 80-year-old woman with strong opinions about the right way to say and do things. Her new caretaker of Blessings, Skip, doesn’t seem to be making the grade in Lydia’s eyes. He’s keeping strange hours and doing his work at odd times. The reason? He’s taking care of a baby. Not his baby, but a little girl that a young couple abandoned at Blessings. Skip doesn’t have the first clue how to take care of an infant, but he manages after awhile and even keeps her a secret from everyone for a time. Then, Lydia finds out. Although shocked at first, Mrs. Blessing’s heart is warmed by the child as well. Will Skip get to keep Faith, the little girl that has won over everyone at Blessings, including Mrs. Blessing, or will the little girl’s mother return to claim her?
Blessings by Anna Quindlen is not just about Skip and Faith, but also about family secrets and relationships. There is an entire back story of Lydia Blessing that adds a lot to the novel as well. I listened to the audio CD narrated by Joan Allen, and she did an outstanding job.
2002, 226 pp.
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I read this book some time ago and really enjoyed it. Thanks for the review!
I enjoyed this book as well, but I’m a fan of Anna Quindlen. She’s written far too few books in my opinion.
I read this awhile ago, too and really liked it.
I’ve tagged you for an author meme. Would love if you participate, but it’s ok if you’d rather not!!!
You can get the details of it here:
http://melsysplace.blogspot.com/2008/05/author-meme.html
I’ve had this one sitting on my shelf for a very long time! I think I’ll try to listen to this one sooner than later.
I read this book a couple of years ago. I remember really liking it. The ending was sad but I couldn’t see any other way for it to go.
Is this the same author that did Black and Blue? I read that years ago and this name seemed familiar. I will have to check this out it seems to be interesting! Thanks for the review:)
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