Where Hope Begins - by Catherine West (Paperback)

About the Book

From breakthrough novelist West comes the story of a woman who seeks refuge in the Berkshires after the heartbreak of a broken marriage and finds hope in unexpected places.

Book Synopsis

Sometimes we're allowed to glimpse the beauty within the brokenness . . .

Savannah Barrington has always found solace at her parents' lake house in the Berkshires, and it's the place that she runs to when her husband of over twenty years leaves her. Though her world is shaken, and the future uncertain, she finds hope through an old woman's wisdom, a little girl's laughter, and a man who's willing to risk his own heart to prove to Savannah that she is worthy of love.

But soon Savannah is given a challenge she can't run away from: Forgiving the unforgivable. Amidst the ancient gardens and musty bookstores of the small town she's sought refuge in, she must reconcile with the grief that haunts her, the God pursuing her, and the wounds of the past that might be healed after all.

Where Hope Begins is the story of grace in the midst of brokenness, pointing us to the miracles that await when we look beyond our own expectations.

Review Quotes

'West navigates the choppy waters of relationship struggles in her latest release, which is chock-full of raw emotion and beautiful prose. Wonderfully drawn characters and scenes pull the reader along on a rollercoaster ride of emotion. . . '--RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars, TOP PICK

'West once again presents readers with the deeply satisfying story of a family dealing with loss and betrayal, and their journey to make themselves whole.'--Booklist

'West's compelling and heart-wrenching, rising-from-the ashes novel realistically delves into the tough issues of suicide, anger, and guilt with a touch of grace and hope.'--Library Journal STARRED review