Sacred Choices by Karen Hulene Bartell

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"With a gleeful squeal, she hugged herself, squeezing her knees. " -Karen Hulene Bartell, Sacred Choices

Sacred Choices brings together three women. Judith, the women who has had an abortion, and is pro-choice. Ceren, the woman who just found out she was pregnant and is sure she has what she wants. And Pastora, the voice of reason in the group. This is a story of their journey,the choices that each has made and the ones that they still have to make. It's a love story, one that will draw readers in. To find the official description, please look at the Goodreads page.

Karen Bartell has created a truly marvellous book about a difficult issue. One that many people tend to take one side or the other with little in-between.

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Cooper's Grove by Ann Werner

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"My time in the city had shown me I am a country girl at heart." -Ann Werner, Cooper's Grove

Cooper's Grove tells the story of Lucinda Mae Hawkins. At first when Lucinda takes up with the rich John Dawson, she feels love, but after a hasty marriage, she soon finds first love's bloom has worn off. But unable to leave, she bides her time. When finally able to leave, she finds herself brought back after a deadly illness strikes her husband. But John is not content to leave her be after his death. After making her miserable during their marriage, he continues to do so from beyond the grave. Especially when she finds love again. But how are you able to get rid of that which cannot be seen?

Cooper's Grove is told from the perspective of Agnes McPherson. It's quite an interesting choice, and one that makes it stand out. Not only that, but the way that Ann Werner tells the story through her, it seems as if you're visiting with your grandmother and she's telling you about the days when she was young. It's a comforting way to tell the tale, while still allowing the reader to get involved.

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