Author - Erin Bartels
Title - We Hope for Better Things
Format - ebook, paper
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About the book:
When Detroit Free Press reporter Elizabeth Balsam meets James Rich, his strange request--that she look up a relative she didn't know she had in order to deliver an old camera and a box of photos--seems like it isn't worth her time. But when she loses her job after a botched investigation, she suddenly finds herself with nothing but time.
At her great-aunt's 150-year-old farmhouse north of Detroit, Elizabeth uncovers a series of mysterious items, locked doors, and hidden graves. As she searches for answers to the riddles around her, the remarkable stories of two women who lived in this very house emerge as testaments to love, resilience, and courage in the face of war, racism, and misunderstanding. And as Elizabeth soon discovers, the past is never as past as we might like to think.
Debut novelist Erin Bartels takes readers on an emotional journey through time--from the volatile streets of 1960s Detroit to the Michigan's Underground Railroad during the Civil War--to uncover the past, confront the seeds of hatred, and discover where love goes to hide.
My Thoughts:
Wow! So unexpected, but so good! I'm always a little leery of books by debut authors. I'm never sure what to expect. This one though, it blew me away.
There are three generations whose story is told - Mary (Civil War), Nora (1960's), and Elizabeth (modern). As Elizabeth searches for answers, she discovers more than she bargained for.
This book deals with a very difficult topic - racism in America. How the author addressed it was part of what blew me away with this book. It reminded me of several of Katie Ganshert's books.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in order to share my honest opinion. I was not required to like the book, only give my honest opinion. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended to fans of Katie Ganshert, Lisa Wingate
Rating - 5 stars
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