All that is Hidden [Paperback]

Laura DeNooyer-Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 12, 2002

All of God's earth to my brother Nick and me were the streams for fishing, the fields forplanting and harvesting, a world snugly enclosed by the blue-misted Smokies. ... Other than the seasons, nothing ever changed. . . ... Until the summer of 1968. Ten-year-oldTina Hamilton's life changes forever.¿Trouble erupts when a proposed theme park threatens her tiny Appalachian town. Some folks blame the trouble on "progress," some blame the space race and men meddling with the moon's cycles, and some blame Tina's father. A past he has hidden catches up to him, his family, and the entire town. Suddenly, the clash of a father's past and present becomes the microcosm of the clash between progressive ideas and smalltown values. Tina struggles with her shaken confidence in a father who, in hiding his past, has made a string of choices that shape her childhood. Gradually, Tina gains insight into her father through seeminglyunrelated circumstances: her feud with a fellow ballplayer, her friendship with Old Joe who lives alone on the mountain, a gift left to her father by a neighbor fourteen years dead, and a broken promise. Meticulouslyresearched, All That is Hidden istold with a blend of Mitford series charm and the intricacy of To Kill a Mocking bird. This moving and engaging coming-of-age tale is a delightful, richly-textured tapestry of family stories woven with the timeless wisdom of generations past, all of which guideTina and create the fabric of a journey to forgiveness that will warm your heart. Tinais forced to answer a difficult question: are secrets worth the price they costto keep?¿Pouryourself a cup of tea, settle in, and come along. Then you decide.

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About the Author

Laura DeNooyer-Moore's idea for All That isHidden grew from a month of teacher aiding in the mountain schools ofwestern North Carolina. It was theteacher aide who had lessons to learn. Thepeople she met there created meaningful lives by a route much different fromthose seeking the prosperity of "The American Dream." Even with humble surroundings, meager possessions, and simplegoals, these people enjoyed rich lives, and missed out on nothing. Movedby this experience, Laura wrote an award-winning story about it when shereturned home. It was published in thecollege magazine. Even after she tuckedit away, memories of the people and their Appalachian hills stayed with herthrough the years, beckoning her to revisit their towns and hollows, daring herto dig deeper into their lives. Atlast, after fifteen years of researching and writing, All That is Hidden was born. Anative of Michigan, Laura holds a BA in Education and Fine Arts from CalvinCollege. Prior to embracing motherhood,she taught for nine years, primarily middle and high school art and creativewriting. She currently resides inMilwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband Tim, their four children, and twocats. Laurahas also written a young adult novel and is currently working on another novelfor adults.

Product Details

• Paperback: 460 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (August 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075967938X
• ISBN-13: 978-0759679382
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,633,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this tender story!, December 6, 2002

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Rita Trickel (Waukesha, Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All that is Hidden (Paperback)

All That Is Hidden is beautifully written, with a simple richness that will draw in tweens and teens and anyone beyond. Everyone who's ever faced growing up--and discovered it means depending on each other for understanding, love, and forgiveness--will savor Denooyer-Moore's tender treatment of human frailties and the love that can bind together families. I highly recommend All That Is Hidden!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book You Can't Put Down, November 29, 2002

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Laura Foat (Waukesha, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All that is Hidden (Paperback)

Laura Denooyer-Moore uses a colorful array of details to give you an inside look into a small town's growth pains. You are immersed in what happens to a family trying to live out their Christianity in a real world. You observe a spiritual battle as a man wrestles with the choices of his past and the consequences to the family of his present. The imagary is intense and topics discussed are riveting. Block out an afternoon with a pot of coffee to read this book as you will find it hard to put down.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding literary storyteller!, November 17, 2002

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David L. Cox II (Chicago, IL.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All that is Hidden (Paperback)

I was shocked at the ending of this book! The way Denooyer-Moore weaves the plot through what would seem to be another ordinary kid's paperback(boring) is incredible! This book is NOT for kids, at least not young ones! Those who believe in a God above will be in for a surprise at the end. As a church deacon I can say that the content of this book is of a moral quality higher than most. The end of the book is more realistic than ever, sadly. It set my emotions whirling!
I would compare it favorably to, "Not my Will" by Francena Arnold, another outstanding book. Read them!!!