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Family Blessings [Import] [Paperback]

Lavyrle Spencer (Author)

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Product Details

Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; New Ed edition (1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0006476287
ISBN-13: 978-0006476283
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 1.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book!, February 1, 2000

SANDY HALLIBURTON (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

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Family Blessings is a book I have read 4 times. Even though it is not my "favorite" Lavyrle Spencer book, I seem to never grow tired of it. Each time I read it, I am more in love with Christopher. He has such patience with and love for Lee. He allows her the time she needs to realize how much that love means. I would love to have my own real life Christopher. He really is too good to be true. These two people, with grief, age differences, and family opposition, prove that love conquers all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Family Blessing, an excellent book, November 6, 1999

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I first read Family Blessings 2 years ago, and am reading it again for the 10th time, it is really the best Lavyrle Spencer book, although I love Hummingbird and Gamble and all of her books, this story really hits your emotions, the fact that the hero & heroine(Lee & Christopher) have a huge age difference didn't bother me, the story was very well written, it's about 2 people handling grief, how society will look upon you because of the age difference, and how they overcame it to finally be together. Make sure you have a box of kleneex when you read this, I did. I just wish this book was a little bit more longer, so I could have had some more to read. I highly recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming, November 9, 2005

Kris (Norwich, CT USA) - See all my reviews

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I loved this story. Chris and Lee just seem to be a match made in heaven. With all the trials and tribulations that arise it keeps the reader reading. The thrill of the age differences and the fact that he was Gregs best friend makes the story its own uniquie story. I just loved the Joey Reston. I am not normally a romance reader, but this story makes me think twice. Maybe adding some more of Spencer's stories to my wish list.

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3.0 out of 5 stars James Dean and the 1959 Merc? Whaaat?????
I have read everything Ms Spencer has written and consider her to be a fabulous writer. However, I almost didn't read this book because I thought the subject matter might be too... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Bernadette

4.0 out of 5 stars Big feel, small story with heart.
I thought this might be like a Danielle Steel book, but it was a touching love story between an older woman who loses her son, and his friend... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Luvs2readbooks

2.0 out of 5 stars Book should have been shorter
I was intrigued at first by the main character, Christopher and Lee, but after reading more than half of the book I became bored. Too much angst and not enough substance. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Andra Rhys

5.0 out of 5 stars Family Blessings
It was a wonderful story. Author did a great job of developing the characters to the point that you really cared about them.

Published 9 months ago by mbarbour

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read
Since I discovered LaVyrle Spencer I've bought almost all her books and loved reading them. Some are books that I think I probably won't read again but Family Blessings is... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Helen Hancox

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
This is one of my favorite LaVyrle Spencer books. I reread it quite often.

In the beginning, it is heartbreaking. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Terri Sprague

5.0 out of 5 stars TRAGIC STORY
Out of the deepest grief comes the greatest love ... Lee Reston, a widow in her mid-forties, had a full and rewarding life with her three incredible children and a thriving... Read more

Published 20 months ago by Diana

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great novelist.
Very warm and homey book that deals with a spin on the classic theme of seemingly mismatched lovers. Highly recommended, and I enjoyed this almost as much as Bygones and Homesong.

Published on November 24, 2009 by Dawn M. Allison

2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Although Spencer's novels are usually between a soap opera and Hallmark movie, but with more substance, this one was so cliche that the outcome was predictable. Read more

Published on February 8, 2008 by Y. Donovan

4.0 out of 5 stars A romance novel in disguise
I purchased this book thinking it was about family tragedy. It is and it isn't. It's really a novel about a love affair between an older woman and a younger man and the... Read more

Published on October 15, 2007 by Dan B

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Lee Reston, Christopher Lallek, Fourth of July, Christmas Eve, Peg Hillier, Greg Reston, Dora Mae, Vince Gill, Absolutely Floral, Tom Gardner, Benton Street, Cathy Switzer, Denny Whitman, Grand Prix, Jim Clements, Kent Arens, Merry Christmas, Judd Quincy, New Year's Eve, Red Owl, Sandy Parker, Family Bkssings, Monica Arens, Toni Mansetti, Coach Gorman

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This book cites 16 books:

Home Song (Cape Light, Book 2) by Thomas Kinkade in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and page 455
Home Song by LaVyrle Spencer in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and page 455
Then Came Heaven by LaVyrle Spencer in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
Bitter Sweet by LaVyrle Spencer in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
Spring Fancy by LaVyrle Spencer in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)

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November of the Heart by LaVyrle Spencer on 4 pages
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