{"id":187,"date":"2008-05-28T12:40:46","date_gmt":"2008-05-28T18:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/\/?p=187"},"modified":"2008-05-28T12:40:46","modified_gmt":"2008-05-28T18:40:46","slug":"ruby-among-us-by-tina-ann-forkner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=187","title":{"rendered":"Ruby Among Us by Tina Ann Forkner"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week, the<\/h2>\n

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/a><\/h2>\n

is introducing<\/h2>\n

Ruby Among Us<\/a><\/h2>\n

(WaterBrook Press May 20, 2008)<\/h2>\n

by Tina Ann Forkner<\/a><\/h2>\n

My Review:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Ruby Among Us<\/a> is a story of loss and discovery, despair and hope, grief and joy, secrets and revelations, love, loyalty, and faith.<\/span><\/p>\n

After the death of her mother Ruby, Lucy is raised by her maternal grandmother Kitty. As she matures, Lucy’s memories of her mother fade and she wonders about the father and grandfather that are never discussed. She struggles to remember Ruby and with her own feelings of guilt about Ruby’s death. <\/span>Ruby Among Us<\/a> chronicles Lucy’s search for answers, Kitty’s secret pain, and the surprising answers that are revealed. <\/span>Ruby Among Us<\/a> is a testimony to the depth of familial love and God’s faithfulness. I would highly recommend <\/span>Ruby Among Us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Tina Ann Forkner <\/strong>writes contemporary fiction that challenges and inspires. Originally from Oklahoma, she graduated with honors in English from CSU Sacramento before ultimately settling in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming where she now resides with her husband and their three children. Tina serves on the Laramie County Library Foundation Board of Directors and enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors with her family, and works as a full-time writer.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sometimes, the key that unlocks your future lies in someone else\u2019s past…<\/em><\/p>\n

In Ruby Among Us<\/a>, Lucy DiCamillo is safely surrounded by her books, music, and art but none of these reclusive comforts or even the protective efforts of her grandmother, Kitty can shield her from the memory of the mother she can no longer remember. Lucy senses her grandmother holds the key, but Kitty seems as eager to hide from the past as Lucy is eager to find it.<\/p>\n

From the streets of San Francisco and Sacramento, to the lush vineyards of the Sonoma Valley, Lucy follows the thread of memory in search for a heritage that seems long-buried with her mother, Ruby.<\/p>\n

What she finds is enigmatic and stirring in this redemptive tale about the power of faith and mother-daughter love.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat an incredible story. As both mothers and daughters, Ruby Among Us struck a special cord in each of the four of us. Tina writes in a way that makes us feel like we\u2019re there; from the first line, we were captivated and drawn into an intricate weaving of the precious and fragile relationships that define us.\u201d
\n~Point of Grace~<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cReading is a passion of mine, and when I find myself identifying with the characters, anxious to get to the next page to find answers to my questions, I know I\u2019m into a good book! The daughter-mother-grandmother theme in Ruby Among Us pulled me in. Wonderful story-telling.\u201d
\n~Jordin Sparks~<\/strong>, 2007 winner of American Idol<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cHighly recommended. If you\u2019re a mother or daughter, you\u2019re going to love Ruby Among Us. Forkner does an extraordinary job\u2026. I look forward to more from this author.\u201d
\n~Ane Mulligan~, Novel Journey<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t miss this one! Tina Ann Forkner is a strong new voice in fiction and Ruby Among Us is an amazing story of trials, regrets, and, ultimately, redemption. Lucy and her family history in the historic wine country of Sonoma bring to life the Scriptures about the Vine and His branches.\u201d
\n~Kristin Billerbeck~, author of The Trophy Wives Club<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you would like to read the first chapter go HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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