Abide with Me (Home Ties Trilogy, Book 1) (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #40) [Paperback]

Delia Parr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

The three Long sisters of Welleswood, New Jersey, felt they could handle any problem, any crisis together...

But suddenly, each was facing the most critical challenge of her life. Andrea, a single mom, was in a fight for survival, against cancer. Madge, who'd once lived a storybook life, needed to find forgiveness--if she ever could--for a husband who'd kept a shocking secret for years. Jenny, pregnant with her third child, longed to keep her husband's dream alive, whatever the sacrifice.

To get through it all, they would have to lean on one another as never before, trusting that their love and hope--and their faith, no matter how far it was tested--would see them through.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Parr (A Place Called Trinity) leaves both St. Martin's and historical fiction with this novel, a mostly successful foray into contemporary inspirational fiction. The heartwarming story stars three middle-aged sisters dealing with the ordinary ins and outs of life. The eldest is Andrea, a widowed real estate agent battling cancer. Next in line is Madge, the well-heeled wife of a businessman, who thrives on taking care of everyone around her. The 42-year-old baby of the family is Jenny, a mother of two who works as a nurse so her husband can stay at home with the kids and try to write a novel. The three sisters rely not only on each other, but also on their solid Christian faith, as they cope with family crises, professional contretemps and even—in Andrea's case—50-something dating. Parr is to be commended for her character development; each sister is well differentiated. The novel is also tightly plotted. Each sister faces a trial, and each trial is resolved (perhaps too tidily). That the book ends with a confirmation of traditional gender roles is predictable, but still disappointing. But all in all, this represents another strong offering from Steeple Hill. (Aug. 29)
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Review

". . . echoes of Jan Karon's Mitford novels and Chris Bohjalian's Midwives . . ." -- Publishers Weekly

"Fans of Jan Jaron's enormously popular Mitford series should love Parr's work." -- Philadelphia Inquirer

"Very few writers today are on a par with Delia Parr." -- Affaire de Coeur

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Steeple Hill (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373785690
• ISBN-13: 978-0373785698
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #699,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With prestigious credentials such as the Laurel Wreath Award for Historical Romance, Romantic Times Award for Best First Book, and the Aspen Gold Award for Best Inspirational Book, author Delia Parr endears herself to critics and readers alike.
Delia is the author of fifteen historical novels who now devotes herself to writing inspirational historical romance. The mother of three grown children, she is a full-time high school teacher in southern New Jersey who spends her summers writing on Anna Maria Island in Florida.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deft and Inspiring, August 27, 2007

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Vicki Hinze (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Abide with Me (Home Ties Trilogy, Book 1) (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #40) (Paperback)

Delia Parr never fails to write a heartwarming tale with merit. Her deft hand has a light touch and a powerful message. I sighed on reading the bit of the review that was disappointed by the confirmation of the roles of women. Who doesn't need confirmation now and then? I loved the characters and enjoyed the story very much!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read, April 25, 2007

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Elizabeth J. Corson "Sunliz" (Plumtree, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Abide with Me (Home Ties Trilogy, Book 1) (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #40) (Paperback)

I just finished reading Abide With Me, and really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to reading Day by Day.

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Good Overall, November 4, 2009

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C. Janes "southernsassygirl" (TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Abide with Me (Home Ties Trilogy, Book 1) (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #40) (Paperback)

I had never even heard of Delia Parr until last year when I read one of her books--Day by Day. Turns out that Day by Day is book 2 of her Home Ties Trilogy, and I had no clue I was reading the series out of order....which is not a bad thing since each book can stand on it's own. While I was not at all impressed with Day by Day (very depressing and slow-moving story), Abide with Me was just right. There are some pretty hefty issues brought up, but I didn't have that same depressed feeling with this one as I did with Day by Day. Overall, Abide with Me was a wonderful, light read, and as soon as I can find a copy, I plan to finish out the series and read book 3, Carry the Light.