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The Rockin' Chair
The Rockin' Chair
Author: Steven Manchester
Memories are the ultimate contradiction. They can warm us on our coldest days – or they can freeze a loved one out of our lives forever. The McCarthy family has a trove of warm memories. Of innocent first kisses. Of sumptuous family meals. Of wondrous lessons learned at the foot of a rocking chair. But they also have had their share of icy ones....  more »
ISBN-13: 9781611880670
ISBN-10: 161188067X
Publication Date: 6/18/2013
Pages: 272
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Story Plant, The
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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This is a very sweet story about a family that needs reconciliation. Grandpa John has made his share of mistakes and passed on his pride to his son, and learns that he needs to say he loves them as well as show them. There is much healing that goes on throughout the book because of a very wise grandparent.
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A complete family drama where the grandparent and grandchildren relationship take more of a forefront, but the immediate children relationship is still there. Grandpa John has recently lost his wife to a debilitating illness and calls his grandchildren home to help heal the family and because they each need to come home to recenter.


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