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Christie Havey Smith, the Author of “Threads of Us” has written an emotional and touching novel. In this captivating fictional novel, the themes surrounding the story are finding oneself, forgiveness, second chances, and road to recovery and redemption. . The author discusses the importance of family, friends, loyalty, communication, self-worth, emotional growth, love and hope.
The author vividly describes the dramatic characters as complex, and complicated. Gracie Wilder has always been a dancer, and on the night of the biggest and most important performance of her life, her father tragically dies. Gracie often feels she is not seen or noticed, and the missing of this career opportunity, and the tragic loss of her father leaved her with so many questions. Gracie’s father had secrets that were going to be revealed. Gracie also seems to have gotten a symbolic message from him, and now has to find the answers. Gracie has always wanted her father’s approval.
Beau Griffin, is a building contractor that was supposed to have a meeting with Gracie’s father. Beau has had a traumatic life, and he has lost out on career opportunities, because of an accident that he was involved with a Chicago building. Beau also seeks the approval of his father and mother.
After Gracie delivers the Eulogy for her father, she leaves the funeral and needs some air . Beau sees her and expresses his sympathies. Before long, the two embark on an emotional rollercoaster ride of an adventure in seeking the answers to Gracies’s questions, and also help Beau define his self-worth and growth. I highly recommend this memorable novel.
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