Ribbon of Years, by Robin Lee Hatcher, 2001, First RobinSong Inc. ebook edition, 2018

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I found this free ebook offer several months ago and downloaded it onto my Kindle app to read later. I always like Robin Hatcher’s books. The pace suits me–not too speedy, but not draggy either. Robin writes novels from a Christian viewpoint, but is not preachy.

Women’s Fiction–relatable events in a woman’s life, from teens to falling in love, motherhood and beyond.

Ribbon of Years appealed to me because it is the (fictional) life story of a woman, starting from the age of 15. There is a dual timeline, and it starts out with a woman discovering a box of the main character’s mementos; items that signify meaningful events and people in her life. As each item is removed from the box, the associated story from the main character’s life is told.

The first item in the box leads to the story of Miriam as a precocious fifteen year old who can’t wait to break loose from her parents and her little hometown. She sets out for Hollywood with dreams of becoming a movie star. I won’t spoil it on you by telling how this works out.

Her friend Jacob, who is in love with her as a teenager, is with her throughout the story, as are some of the other characters. Miriam goes through ups and downs over her life. I cried along with her several times, because I have gone through similar experiences.

Initially Miriam was disillusioned with her parents’ Christianity and church, and mad at God. But eventually she realized that God was her best (and sometimes only) friend. Her faith in God keeps her strong and steadfast through the journey of her life, giving her joy in spite of hard knocks that would have left others bitter.

If you, like me, appreciate stories that are more realistic and meaningful than run-of-the-mill formulaic romances or suspense novels, I recommend this book to you. As an older woman looking back over a lifetime of ups and downs and experiences that are not straightforward, I could relate to this main character. Very touching.

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