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It was the year that changed everything.
When Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, her parents sent her to school abroad. She said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake -- and never saw him again. She never saw her brother again, either; Doug died in a car accident while she was away.
Now, at fifty, she finds herself regretting the paths not taken. Especially the chance to be with Jake . . . Long married, a mother and a teacher, she should be happy. But she feels there's something missing, although she doesn't know exactly what. Not only that, she's balancing the demands of an aging mother and a temperamental twenty-year-old daughter.
Because her mother, Vivian, a recent widow, is having difficulty coping and living alone, Susannah prepares to make some hard decisions. In returning to her hometown of Colville, Washington, to her parents' house, her girlhood friends and the garden she's always loved, she also returns to the past -- and the choices she made back then.
What she discovers is that things are not always as they once seemed. Some paths are dead ends. But some gardens remain beautiful . . .
When Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, her parents sent her to school abroad. She said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake -- and never saw him again. She never saw her brother again, either; Doug died in a car accident while she was away.
Now, at fifty, she finds herself regretting the paths not taken. Especially the chance to be with Jake . . . Long married, a mother and a teacher, she should be happy. But she feels there's something missing, although she doesn't know exactly what. Not only that, she's balancing the demands of an aging mother and a temperamental twenty-year-old daughter.
Because her mother, Vivian, a recent widow, is having difficulty coping and living alone, Susannah prepares to make some hard decisions. In returning to her hometown of Colville, Washington, to her parents' house, her girlhood friends and the garden she's always loved, she also returns to the past -- and the choices she made back then.
What she discovers is that things are not always as they once seemed. Some paths are dead ends. But some gardens remain beautiful . . .
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7 member(s) found this review helpful.
If you love the series of books about the shops on Blossom Street, then you will also love this one. The lead character is a wife, mom of almost grown kids, and daughter to a mom who is showing her age. She starts thinking of the what ifs in her life when she has to go home to move mom to an assisted living home. There is a bit of mystery and some romance, but mostly it is about finding yourself again once the kids are not taking all your time, and finding that guy you used to love that you are still married to. I loved it.
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
Thsi book was a very easy read that had you guessing throughout, but not really in a mystery-book sort of way. Macomber's writing is very easy to follow, not too embellished, and perfect for when you want a light read. This book is no exception. It is intended to be before Back to Blossom which I am reading next, and ties into Blossom Street/Good Yarn.
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4 member(s) found this review helpful.
As with The Shop on Blossom Street, the characters come to life in this story as well. I could relate to each of the women in this book, even though they had a few years on me. There is a mystery, some romance, and a snotty kid who knows everything. This book certainly kept my interest, as I read it in a day.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was a mixture of a mild suspense with some romance. I enjoyed it very much. No explicit sexual parts, just a good, clean easy reading story. I had a hard time putting this book down. I would recommend it for sure!
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3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I could not put this book down! This author has become one of my absolute favorites; discovered her through her book "Shop On Blossom Street", which is another fabulous work. She often writes books in a series.
This book, Susannah's Garden, has such rich character development in all of its characters. Not just the "main" character, either. You feel like you're a part of each of their lives. And there are some unexpected surprises that will keep you wanting to see what the next chapter brings. Thoroughly enjoyable; can't wait for the sequel!
Teresa S. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Debbie Macomber is fantastic at what she does with a storyline. This book was superb....couldn't put it down.!!!
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Another great one from Debbie Macomber. I love her books. I stayed up late to finish this one. Kept me guessing til the end.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
As usual, Debbie Macomber had me glued to this book until I finished it. Reading one of her "series" books is like watching a mini series or a soap opera. You get glued to it and feel like you know the characters. Can't wait to read more in this series. I have also used some of knitting patterns and recipes from her books.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Beautiful story about what you think is true from your youth may not be the FULL truth. And how your viewpoint and thoughts change as you grow and have children. Loved the characters! Perfect book to curl up with either out in the sunshine or by a fire. Looking forward to reading more of this series. Have loved all the other Debbie Macomber books that I have read.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
It was the year that changed everything...
When Susannah Nelson turned eighteen, she said goodbye to her boyfriend, Jake-and never saw him again. She never saw her brother, Doug, again, either. He died unexpectedly the same year.
Now, at fifty, Susannah finds herself regretting the paths not taken. Long married, a mother and a teacher, she should be happy. But feels there's something missing in her life. Not only that, she's balancing the demands of an aging mother and a tempermental 20 year old daughter.
Her mother, Vivian, a recent widow, is having difficulty coping and living alone, so Susannah goes home to Colville, Washington. In returning to her parents' house, her girlhood friends and the garden she's always loved, she also returns to the past-and the choices she made back then. What she discovers is that things are not always as they once seemed. Some paths are dead ends. But some gardens remain beautiful...
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This book is an excellent read. The characters are well written and the story holds your interest throughout. Any Debbie Macomber fan will enjoy finding out more about one of the series characters.It really keeps you reading,in my case one day! I couldn't put it down.
Wonderful story to continue with the Blossom Street series.
Linda M. (You will be totally engrossed in this book that everything around you will not matter.
This book was such a pleasure to read. It involved a nice amount of mystery as well as a love story! It encourages when you have trying times with teenagers and helps to think clearly about how to handle their strong wills as well as their loving spirits!
what would happen if??? That's what this story linr is all about and the search for the truth
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