A touching story of family, faith, and cultural identity in the New South.
It is sassy but not cynical, wise but not wiseacre, and kind, not cruel

A great read! Frank captures so much about faith and doubt...it is very real. I found myself in tears a few times as her writing hit home, and I was left with a stronger faith when I turned the finally page. Wonderful!

Really enjoyed this book. Religion, especially Catholicism, gets a bad rap in so much literature. This book was an honest look at the effect of religion, both good and bad, in the family dynamic. And a lovely romance, too.

I loved this book even though I figured out the plot early. It made me laugh and cry and Grace just tickled me to no end. Well worth reading.

I always enjoy her books because I'm familiar with many of the places she writes about. This one was a departure from her usual Low Country books, but just as enjoyable. A story about family, love, and faith.

I was undecided whether I liked or disliked the protagonist up through the end. I did find good character growth, but I didn't like some of the choices the protagonist made and I didn't bargain for the story of a spontaneous and miraculous healing.

Dorothea Frank writes with such lush language that you feel her books as much as read them. This one is just as good as her others.

The move from New Jersey to Hilton Head, South Carolina wasn't easy for the Russo family-difficult enough for Big Al and Connie, but even harder for their daughter, Maria Graziella, who insists on being called Grace. At 31 Grace and still, shockingly, unmarried Grace has scandalized her staunchly traditional Italian family by moving in with her boyfriend Michael-who, through a truely great guy, is agnostic commitment-phobic, a scientist, and (horror of horrors) Irish. Grace adores her parents even though they drive her crazy-and she knows they'd love Michael if they got to know him, but Big Al won't let him into their house. And so the stage is set for a major showdown-which, along with a devastating,unexpected crisis and perhaps, a miracle or two, just might change Grace's outlook on love, family and her new life in the South

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tried to read this book twice...never did finish it

I have read and loved all of Dorothea Benton Frank's books but this one has to be my absolute favorite! I've never related to any character in ANY book I've read like I did with Grace. Her description of her Italian/Catholic family's daily life and holidays had me smiling throughout this entire book! I loved it so much that I just couldn't put this one down and wound up finishing it at 5 a.m! Absolutely LOVED IT! (I was tempted not to post it but to keep it and read it again someday but since I loved it so much decided to share it so someone else could hopefully enjoy it as much as I did!)

It took me awhile to get into this book and to be truthful I almost stop. I 'm glad I didn't. It is a very good read. Do not miss it.

I received this book as a gift and if I had known that this book talked about religion and faith, I probalby would not have read it, but I am glad that I did! I very much enjoyed this book!

A delightful, thought provoking story. The characters seem so real.

If you're from Charleston or just wish you were, Dorothea Benton Frank is the author for you. After every book, I'm reassured I still have pluff mud in my veins and if I close my eyes and inhale I can catch the scent of magnolia with a little blend of tea olive.

Not a typical DBF Low Country Book. However, I enjoyed it immensely.

Family relationships, love, miracles, and a fun read.

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