About the book
35-year-old Ava
Andrews' dream job is interrupted by an unusual request--fulfill her
84-year-old grandfather's last wish by joining him on a battle site tour
of Europe. Ava is sure her boss will refuse her request. But, instead,
he gives her a directive of his own--to videotape the tour and send it
back as mini-segments for the show she produces.
As if juggling these two things isn't hard enough, Ava is soon surprised again ... twice. First, Ava and Grandpa Jack arrive in Europe,
only to discover the tour is cancelled. Unwilling to let down her
grandfather or her boss, Ava and Grandpa Jack head out on their own.
Then, while they're on their way, the pair soon meet up with Paul, her
grandpa's best friend, and his grandson Dennis. The same Dennis who just
happens to be Ava's first love.
Before she
knows it, Ava and Dennis are swept down memory lane as they visit the
sites that are discussed in the history books. And even though Ava's
videotaping old soldiers, she can see their youth, their hopes and
fears, and their pride in their eyes. Soon Ava learns the trip isn't
just for them ... it's for her too--especially for her heart.
Read an excerpt, watch a video and find out more here. http://www.triciagoyer.com/contemporaryfiction.html#RememberingYou
My thoughts
Until I read this book, I was only familiar with Tricia Goyer's works regarding the Amish, Beside Still Waters and Along Wooded Paths. I immensely enjoyed both of these books, but was unsure if I would like one of her "non-Amish" books. I will admit, I had some difficulty getting into the book in the beginning. I would read 1 or 2 chapters and then put the book down. I was afraid it was going to take me quite a while to finish it. However, towards the middle of the book, I was drawn in so much that I finished it in 2 sittings. I truly enjoyed watching Ava and Paul rediscover their relationship with God, and seeing Ava begin to view the various people in her life differently than she had before. For some people, like her grandfather, this was good, for others, such as her former fiancee, not as good. The part of the book that I enjoyed the most were the stories from World War II that were retold, with some poetic license, but were generally accurate. The descriptions that the author uses allows the reader to feel as though they are in these places themselves, both currently when the characters are on their trip, but also when they are reminiscing about their war experiences. I recommend this book to any one who enjoys historical fiction, particularly World War II, and stories of first loves reconnecting.
About the author
Tricia Goyer is the author of thirty books including Songbird Under a German Moon, The Swiss Courier, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough.
She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and
was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's
Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist
for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia
writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like MomSense and Thriving Family.
Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has
been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
International Conventions. On Tricia's weekly radio show, Living
Inspired, she shares stories of inspiration and encouragement. She and
her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife.
For more about Tricia and her other books visitwww.triciagoyer.com
About the giveaway
Win a Kindle Touch
for YOU and a Friend from Tricia Goyer!
Tricia Goyer is celebrating the release
of her novel, Remembering You, with a KINDLE
Touch Giveaway for you ... and for the friend of your choice. Then on
11/29 she'll be wrapping up the release of Remembering You
with a Book Chat Party!
During the first half of the party Tricia will be chatting,
sharing a sneak peek of her next book, and giving away a ton of great stuff.
Then she'll head over to her website for a Live Chat! Readers will be able to
chat with Tricia via video or text.
Don't miss your chance to win a Kindle Touch for
yourself ... and to "remember" a friend this holiday with a Kindle
Touch for them!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- A Brand New Kindle Touch and a Kindle Touch for a Friend (winner's choice!)
- A copy of Remembering You by Tricia Goyer for each
Enter today by clicking one of the icons
below. But hurry, the giveaway ends at noon on November 29th. Winner
will be announced at Remembering You Facebook Party on 11/29.
Tricia will be hosting an author chat (on Facebook and Live from her website)
and giving away copies of her other WWII books and gift certificates to
Starbucks and Amazon.com. So grab your copy of Remembering
You and join Tricia on the evening of the 29th for an author
chat, a trivia contest (How much do you know about WWII?) and lots of
giveaways.
Disclaimer
Thank you to Litfuse Publicity Group and
the author for providing me with a copy of this book for review
purposes. My opinion is my own and was not influenced by anyone else.
About the book