{"product_id":"9781250111111","title":"The Hope Chest : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hope Chest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Viola Shipman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“A graceful, moving, emotionally impactful read.” —Garth Stein, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Racing in The Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Saugatuck, MI, springs to life in this nostalgic, gentle story of lifelong love along with the emotional support and care that families and friends can provide. \" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe discovery of one woman’s heirloom hope chest unveils precious memories and helps three people who have each lost a part of themselves find joy once again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEver since she was diagnosed with ALS, fiercely independent Mattie doesn’t feel like herself. She can’t navigate her beloved home, she can’t go for a boat ride, and she can barely even feed herself. Her devoted husband, Don, doesn’t want to imagine life without his wife of nearly fifty years, but Mattie isn’t likely to make it past their anniversary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when Rose, Mattie’s new caretaker, and her young daughter, Jeri, enter the couple’s life, happiness and the possibility for new memories return. Together they form a family, and Mattie is finally able to pass on her memories from the hope chest she received from her mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith each item—including a favorite doll, family dishes, an embroidered apron, and an antique Christmas ornament—the hope chest connects Mattie, Don and Rose to each other and helps them find hope again in the face of overwhelming life challenges. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful story about the unconditional love and support of family, \u003ci\u003eThe Hope Chest\u003c\/i\u003e by Viola Shipman will remind you that hope can be found where and when you least expect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Hope Chest\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Viola Shipman has written a graceful, touching novel that explores the temporal nature of life, and teaches us that even as we look back to sort through our personal histories, so we must look forward to find solace, power--and, yes, hope--in the future.  A moving, emotionally impactful read.” —Garth Stein, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Sudden Light\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Racing in The Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eThe Hope Chest\u003c\/i\u003e] demonstrates the enduring power of love and kindness...a good choice for fans of gentle, heartwarming fiction.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Saugatuck, MI, springs to life in this nostalgic, gentle story of lifelong love along with the emotional support and care that families and friends can provide.\" —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A love story filled with hope...beautifully written.\" —RT Book Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Charm Bracelet:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rich in character and story, \u003ci\u003eThe Charm Bracelet\u003c\/i\u003e is utterly charming!” —Debbie Macomber, \u003ci\u003eNYT \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A rare jewel that will be passed down one generation to the next, and from one book club member to the next until everyone has read this heartfelt story.” —Adriana Trigiani,\u003ci\u003e NYT\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers will be charmed by the characters, most of all by  kooky but wise Lolly, who teaches her stressed-out daughter and  granddaughter lessons in life and love.” —\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250111111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"A Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40671076253902,"sku":"9781250111111","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_9b23cd99-bac8-4dd6-862a-882e07c7bd6a.jpg?v=1639799936","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250111111","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}