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A River of Stones [Paperback]

Kathryn Elizabeth Jones (Author)
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Samantha is searching for answers that no one has been willing to give her. Growing up is hard enough for any adolescent, but her parents’ divorce has added a new level of pain and confusion. A River of Stones explores the deepest recesses of Samantha’s hopes, dreams, and fears with an authenticity that can only come from experience. From the pain of losing a parent to divorce to the joy of hopeful possibility, Kathryn Elizabeth Jones takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery and promise.

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"An excellent story...She really gets inside Samantha's head in a very realistic way." -- Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews, Heartland Reviews

"Samantha is a real person that every reader will want to know, and will hope to read about again." -- Carolyn Campbell, author of the books,

"There is a tone of searing honesty that underlies the text, making it both poignant and touching." -- Cindy Penn, Editor, Word Weaving

"This book is insightful, emotional, sensitive, and therapeutic—perfect for children who are trying to deal with divorce. -- Jennifer LB Leese, Children's Book Review Columnist, Fiction Forum for Kids

"This book will have you laughing and crying and wishing there was more..." -- Beverly J. Rowe, Editor, MyShelf.com

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A River of Stones chronicles the pain of divorce and growing up in the life of a young, adolescent girl. Penned with the heart of experience, the author touches the deepest recesses of a young girl's hopes, dreams, and fears as she searches for answers no one has been willing to give her. From the pain of losing a parent to divorce, to the joy of hopeful possibility, Kathryn Jones takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery and promise.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 212 pages
  • Publisher: Amer Book Pub (November 13, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1589820649
  • ISBN-13: 978-1589820647
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,715,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Before Kathryn was one, she loved to read books--or at least, pretend to. She couldn't walk yet but would crawl to the bottom shelf for what she wanted. Her Grandma says her books were placed near the floor for that very reason, and her mother speaks of Kathryn pulling her favorite book from the shelf and crawling back to the couch with the book safely in tow.

When Kathryn isn't writing she is reading. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kathryn is an avid reader of the scriptures and books of spiritual merit. She is married and enjoys teaching and working with youth and children--including her own three girls.

Kathryn has been a published writer since 1987. She has published various newspaper and magazine articles for teens and adults. "A River of Stones," is her first book.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Will Tug at Your Heart, January 24, 2003
This review is from: A River of Stones (Paperback)
Kathy Jones has done an excellent job of directing the reader along the various twists and turns of her book through the eyes of a child. As I read the first couple of pages, tears flowed. It's hard for me to understand how an adult -- father to this family -- could leave his children behind without a second glance. But despite my anger, I know it happens every day. Without giving away too many details, let me suffice to say my heart was breaking. Especially when the confused children begin to realize what has just taken place.

A River of Stones will make you think like a child, remember like a child, and hurt like only a child can.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars It's Ok, April 29, 2004
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Amy Sand (Rochester Hills, MI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A River of Stones (Paperback)
I suppose my expectations for this book were too high. While I thought much of the insight was realistic and the characters were somewhat likable, overall I wasn't as impressed as I thought.

More than divorce, I found it to be a catalyst to promote Mormonism.

I was confused as to whether it was supposed to be written from a child's perspective or an adult-looking-back perspective. There were times when the vocabulary was too large to be from an 11 year old and the sometimes drippy prose was definitely not a child-like quality.

What I did appreciate was the lesson that a step-brother, no matter how 'dorky,' can be a great addition to the family. Hopefully, it will help kids reading this book not to see 'new' relatives as a threat or negative.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Understanding, March 23, 2003
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A River of Stones approaches the painful topic of divorce and emotional longing for a father's love with great depth of understanding and honesty. Kathryn Jones poignantly portrays the story of Samantha, a young girl struggling to understand her parent's divorce and her mother's subsequent re-marriage, without much outside help. As the years pass she grows to understand why it happened and where the healing and peace can come from. Most importantly she begins to understand where love has a place in her life and in her heart. I recommend this inspiring novel for anyone who wants to understand the impact divorce and abandonment has on children and young teenagers. Samantha is a character that every young person can relate to in some way. Read it and be nurtured.
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