Falling for You Again (The Four Seasons of a Marriage Series #3) [Paperback]

Catherine Palmer (Author), Gary Chapman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2007

Charlie and Esther Moore have been married nearly fifty years when the contented life they've built together begins to crumble. Esther has been forgetful recently, but it's rarely a problem until the day she puts her car in drive instead of reverse, flying off the end of the carport and into the backyard. Esther's accident and declining health shatter their reverie, and the couple must come to terms with all the paths their lives have not taken if they ever hope to pull their marriage out of winter. As always, the quirky characters of Deepwater Cove will pop in and out of the story and delight readers.
This is the third book in a new fiction series from best-selling authors Gary Chapman and Catherine Palmer, based on the marriage principles found in Gary Chapman's nonfiction book The Four Seasons of Marriage. Each book includes a study guide that talks about the four seasons of marriage and the healing strategies depicted in that particular storyline.

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About the Author

Catherine Palmer lives in Missouri with her husband, Tim, and sons Geoffrey and Andrei. She is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and holds a master's degree in English from Baylor University. Her first book was published in 1988. She has published nearly forty novels. Catherine has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Christy Award, the highest honor in Christian fiction. Total sales of her novels number nearly two million copies.

Dr. Gary Chapman is the director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc.; an internationally known speaker; and the host of A Love Language Minute, a syndicated radio program heard on more than 100 stations across North America. He and his wife, Karolyn, live in North Carolina.

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The third in the Seasons of Marriage series is as fascinating as the first two books. Charlie and Esther Moore face problems that come with old age. Charlie fears his wife may have dementia because of her continual confusion over little things. A host of colorful characters in the story is portrayed with skill and warmth by narrator Jill Shellabarger. Her capacity to fine-tune emotional depth is outstanding. Humor and pathos come across to the listener as real. Without becoming a sermon the story speaks to the heart about faith and love. The authors and narrator combine to make this audiobook well worth a listen. N.L. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414311672
• ISBN-13: 978-1414311678
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,001,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great series on the seasons of marriage., October 18, 2007

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Lori Kasbeer (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Falling for You Again (The Four Seasons of a Marriage Series #3) (Paperback)

Gary Portnoy said in the Cheer's song lyrics, "You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same, You wanna be where everybody knows Your name." In the small town of Tranquility everyone knows everyone's business, but that is not always a bad thing. Here you will find characters that are experiencing real every day problems. Falling For You Again is book #3 in Gary Chapman and Catherine Palmer's Four Season Series. This series tackles four seasons of marriage: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter in a realistic setting of life. Fans of Gary Chapman's bestseller, The Five Love Languages, will appreciate this fictional series.

This book specifically tells of the Autumn season Charlie and Esther are experiencing. They are the couple the town admires; they seem to have it all together. Esther is in charge of the women's club. She is like the town's mother hen; aware of everyone's business. Their children are grown and gone. They have worked hard on their 50 years of marriage, but they find themselves struggling during this next stage in their life. The changes of growing older and redefining your relationship with your spouse, when it has become just the two of you again, can bring about times of insecurity and fear. It is also a time when you learn to love your spouse all over again, warts and all. Charlie and Esther have always been there for everyone else, now it is time for the town to support them.

This book personally brought home the season that my own parents are in right now. We, the grown kids, are in the middle of raising kids. We tend to long for the retirement years-when it is just the two of us again. This season is also a time of change that can be scary. This is a book that would be wonderful to read while curled up under a blanket with a hot drink. It is that type of feeling you will have while traveling to Tranquility.

5.0 out of 5 stars Book #3 in the "Four Seasons" Series, November 22, 2009

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This review is from: Falling for You Again (The Four Seasons of a Marriage Series #3) (Paperback)

It's easy to become friends with these characters from the very first book and feel a part of their lives and neighborhood. You feel the love here and the sense of belonging. The characters are real and face real-life issues. Can you almost feel their joys and pains, their happiness and grief?

Something strange is happening with Esther Moore. She is blaming Cody for her misplacings and mishaps. Pete is still pursuing Patsy. Cody's heart is still for Jennifer. Autistic though he is, he still has such wisdom.

Brad is stuck on himself and his marriage with Ashley is suffering. Should the addition become a nursery as Ashley wants or a garage as Brad is set on? Charlie commits to helping Brad with the addition and tries to talk sense into the younger man. Esther and Charlie help Ashley with her bead business.

Much to Patsy's delight, Brenda prepares to open her own business "Bless Your Hearth" at the mall where Pete and Patsy have their own businesses.

A momentous event takes place almost at the end of this Four Seasons installment, causing happiness or sadness, I dare not say.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and Entertaining too!, September 12, 2009

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Linda Glaspie "Goody2Books" (Hornbeck, La USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Falling for You Again (The Four Seasons of a Marriage Series #3) (Paperback)

This is a very real-life book that could have happened in any small town across the USA. The people are very true to form, and the events are happening everywhere. The faith that the characters have is very inspiring, and motivational. The book deals with every day living and life events, like love and death, plus family life with combined families. Be prepared for a variety of emotions and temperaments. The book has multi-characters like autism, mission-minded people, business people, mothers, fathers, and elderly people. I really enjoyed the book. It's like taking a class on life.