Welcome to the Review Tour for This Side of Yesterday by Angela D. Meyer, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Author: Angela D. Meyer
Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction
Release Date: March 4, 2020
SYNAPSIS
Ginger Mooreland is stretched beyond her limit. Her beloved grandfather she cares for is showing signs of dementia and she is in danger of losing the Jukebox Café, which has been in the family for generations. Without the Jukebox she’s not sure how she can take care of her grandfather. The confidence that has bolstered her in the past is replaced with doubt.
Mike, the pastor of the local community church, has become a close friend to Ginger over the years. As their feelings for each other grow, Ginger questions whether she needs one more thing unsettling her life.
Convinced that his wife, Irene, who disappeared shortly after Pearl Harbor is still alive, Grandpa sends Ginger on an unlikely quest to uncover the truth. As Ginger traces the threads of Grandpa’s past and deals with her doubts about the present, she discovers far more than she ever expected for her future.
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My Review 💜
I have been on a major World War II kick this year for some reason, so it's no surprise that I ended up reading This Side of Yesterday. There are several storylines going on in this book, and one of the main ones has to do with Grandpa Walter, a 98-year-old man who went overseas to serve in World War II, leaving behind his wife and child, and comes home to his child with his parents, and his wife and her family gone. He gave up searching years ago, but never truly let go, and knows his time is running out to find his one true love. That is where his granddaughter Ginger comes in.
The banter between Walter and Ginger is incredibly authentic and reminds me so much of the conversations I had with my late grandfather, and for 98 the man is a spitfire! Ginger has her plate full what with running the family diner practically alone, so when she adds finding her grandmother Irene to the list it is almost too much to take, but with faith and friends she is able to hold onto her sanity, and even help others in the process. The support system in this sweet little town is just amazing.
Faith is delicately woven in this book, which is beautiful, but I have to admit that there were parts that really dragged for me, though I can't quite put my finger on why, but the ending redeemed itself in the most incredibly moving moment that literally brought tears to my eyes. So perfect written with such love!!
I fell in love with all of the characters, and the hunt to find Irene. It also made me think about one aspect of World War II that isn't talked about too much: the treatment of Japanese American's and internment camps during that time. Another heartbreaking aspect of such a horrible war.
This is a great, laid-back, yet touching and inspirational novel that tugs on the heartstrings and shows the importance of faith, friends, and family.
The banter between Walter and Ginger is incredibly authentic and reminds me so much of the conversations I had with my late grandfather, and for 98 the man is a spitfire! Ginger has her plate full what with running the family diner practically alone, so when she adds finding her grandmother Irene to the list it is almost too much to take, but with faith and friends she is able to hold onto her sanity, and even help others in the process. The support system in this sweet little town is just amazing.
Faith is delicately woven in this book, which is beautiful, but I have to admit that there were parts that really dragged for me, though I can't quite put my finger on why, but the ending redeemed itself in the most incredibly moving moment that literally brought tears to my eyes. So perfect written with such love!!
I fell in love with all of the characters, and the hunt to find Irene. It also made me think about one aspect of World War II that isn't talked about too much: the treatment of Japanese American's and internment camps during that time. Another heartbreaking aspect of such a horrible war.
This is a great, laid-back, yet touching and inspirational novel that tugs on the heartstrings and shows the importance of faith, friends, and family.
My Rating: ★★★★
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Angela D. Meyer lives in Nebraska with her husband of over 27 years. They have two children, both of whom they homeschooled and graduated. She is the author of the Applewood Hill series and is a contributor to The Benefit Package, a devotional compilation.
Angela graduated from college with a degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, but instead of working overseas, she spent several years in New England as a nanny. She co-teaches a women’s Bible study at her church and serves on the advisory board of her local Christian writers’ group, Wordsowers.
She enjoys the ocean, beautiful sunrises and sunsets and hopes to someday ride in a hot air balloon. Her aim in life is to love God and love others.
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*I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author and/or publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions are completely honest, and my own.
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