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Her timeless novels have been read by millions. Now a whole new audience will meet LaVyrle Spencer--through the first trade edition of her New York Times bestseller, Home Song.
In Home Song, one of her most acclaimed novels, bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer explores the fragile bonds that exist between family members, the strength it takes to hold them together, and the true meaning of unconditional love. When high school principal Tom Gardner recognizes a new transfer student as the son he never knew--the result of a one-night stand on the eve of his wedding years before--the entire Gardner family is forced to deal with issues they've long denied, and a crisis they never expected. As the revelation takes its emotional toll, everyone involved must find their own way to rebuild their lives, their loves, and their ability to forgive.
"LaVyrle Spencer's books get read and reread, passed on from one friend to another, mothers to daughters, daughters to mothers, sisters, etc. They're given as gifts and for gifts to self--bought for self-care, nurturing, and special escape into another world...They've become a part of the work I do in helping people develop healthier ways to live."--Judy Ohmer, Ph.D., President, Lifeskills Training and Development
"LaVyrle Spencer's legions of fans are drawn to her fiction because of its uncalculated emotion and the author's almost old-fashioned sense of integrity."--Chicago Tribune
"Ms. Spencer handles the issues and problems in a sensitive manner, creates characters who emerge as real people faced by real dilemmas, and crafts a truly believable ending."--The Chattanooga Times
"Spencer knows how to tug at readers' heartstrings."--Publishers Weekly
"Engrossing."--San Antonio Express-News
In Home Song, one of her most acclaimed novels, bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer explores the fragile bonds that exist between family members, the strength it takes to hold them together, and the true meaning of unconditional love. When high school principal Tom Gardner recognizes a new transfer student as the son he never knew--the result of a one-night stand on the eve of his wedding years before--the entire Gardner family is forced to deal with issues they've long denied, and a crisis they never expected. As the revelation takes its emotional toll, everyone involved must find their own way to rebuild their lives, their loves, and their ability to forgive.
"LaVyrle Spencer's books get read and reread, passed on from one friend to another, mothers to daughters, daughters to mothers, sisters, etc. They're given as gifts and for gifts to self--bought for self-care, nurturing, and special escape into another world...They've become a part of the work I do in helping people develop healthier ways to live."--Judy Ohmer, Ph.D., President, Lifeskills Training and Development
"LaVyrle Spencer's legions of fans are drawn to her fiction because of its uncalculated emotion and the author's almost old-fashioned sense of integrity."--Chicago Tribune
"Ms. Spencer handles the issues and problems in a sensitive manner, creates characters who emerge as real people faced by real dilemmas, and crafts a truly believable ending."--The Chattanooga Times
"Spencer knows how to tug at readers' heartstrings."--Publishers Weekly
"Engrossing."--San Antonio Express-News
