Dreams for Stones (Paperback)

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When Professor Alan Francini lost the love of his life to the treacherous Alaskan tidal flats, he retreated into an emotionless shell. But with a fight for tenure and the eruption into his life of Kathy Jamison, a small-press editor who challenges him on every level, he slowly rediscovers joy. Kathy habitually backs off from relationships, but Alan quickly becomes important to her in ways she could never have imagined as they are drawn together by a child who befriends them both. In her debut inspirational novel set in the breathtaking wilderness and in bustling, contemporary Denver, Warner skillfully interweaves historical diary entries detailing the challenges faced and lessons learned when a child is stricken by meningitis before the advent of antibiotics and an incredibly vivid and emotional tale of love and loyalty, friendship, loss, and faith despite seemingly overwhelming odds. --Lynne Welch

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When Professor Alan Francini lost the love of his life to the treacherous Alaskan tidal flats, he retreated into an emotionless shell. But with a fight for tenure and the eruption into his life of Kathy Jamison, a small-press editor who challenges him on every level, he slowly rediscovers joy. Kathy habitually backs off from relationships but Alan quickly becomes important to her in ways she could never had imagined as they are drawn together by a child who befriends them both. In her debut inspirational novel set in the breathtaking wilderness and in bustling, contemporary Denver, Warner skillfully interweaves historical diary entries detailing the challenges faced and lessons learned when a child is stricken by meningitis before the advent of antibiotics and an incredibly vivid and emotional tale of love and loyalty, friendship, loss and faith despite seemingly overwhelming odds. -- Lynne Welch for Booklist, Spotlight on Romance Issue, September 15, 2008, Vol. 105 #2.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 265 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing (October 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599989743
• ISBN-13: 978-1599989747
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,489,332 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book, September 24, 2009

By	Rita Herrington (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was given the book Dreams for Stones as a gift. One day I decided to skim over the book prior to reading it just to get the highlights. The next thing I knew it was 3 chapters later! I loved it. The writing of Ann Warner is geared toward an older mature crowd. No raunchy sex descriptions it says what it says and then moves on. I am happy to see an author who writes great material and lets the reader enjoy her work. A must get for those who enjoy reading on a relaxing day.

5.0 out of 5 stars Dreams for Stone, May 21, 2008

By	M. Nix "Joyfully Reviewed" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Alan Francini is an English professor and part time rancher in Denver Colorado. Day by day he goes through the motions of living, suffering from losing his wife a few years earlier in a freak accident. When the college he teaches at hires a guest teacher to teach one of his classes, Alan has a hard time not being attracted to her. Can he move out of the past and into his future?

Kathleen Jamison is an editor for a book company that prints children's books. After being dumped by her fiancé on a trip to see him Kathy retreats into a shell. When she first meets and instantly dislikes Alan she never suspected he would be the one to teach her how to love again.

Dreams for Stones is wonderfully gripping. Each character's pain drips through the pages and it inspires you to hold onto your loved ones even closer. Once I got started on this book I could not stop reading it and I held my breath right to the end.

Tori
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed