Discovering home

Having moved a few times in my life, I found this novel - The unraveling of Abby Settel by Sylvia May - to be an emotional read (in a good way).

I can understand the feelings of being in a new place when your family is so far away. When I moved to the States I experienced a bit of what the title characters goes through in the novel. It is hard to be far from family and all things familiar.

Where do you turn when your life seems to be falling apart? This novel talks about the strength of family and the encouragement of friends. The most important lesson is a redefinition of "home" - from an address on a street to an attitude of finding contentment with where life and God has placed you.

I am thankful that I had a church community and connections to other parents from my children's school to help with my transition more than 20 years ago. Abby does find her way with the help of new friends, and comes out stronger for all the challenges she faces.

I encourage you to read this book - Sylvia May's first novel -  and to check out her website http://www.sylviamay.com

I am certainly looking forward to reading her next novel!