Once in Every Life 
asked by mountaindew on November 12, 2006 12:50 PM
Tess Gregory's brilliant career as a research scientist hides her longings for husband and child. Though deaf, she is a free spirit -- a woman full of life and love. She is struck down all too soon.
But for Tess, a new life begins at her death, in post-Civil War America. She is now Amarylis Rafferty, wife and mother of three -- and she can hear. Shocked and disoriented by her new surroundings, she is drawn into the savage heartache burdening the family, especially her husband, Jack, a man who fears himself capable of anything.
But for Tess, a new life begins at her death, in post-Civil War America. She is now Amarylis Rafferty, wife and mother of three -- and she can hear. Shocked and disoriented by her new surroundings, she is drawn into the savage heartache burdening the family, especially her husband, Jack, a man who fears himself capable of anything.
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a writer puts together a "Once In Every Life."
This is a romance with powerful family drama, a dash of time travel and it is simply
gorgeous.
I cried a bucket and laughed out loud.
Kristin Hannah's novels so far have been
some of the most enjoyable, intelligent novels
I have ever read.
With Once In Every Life, taking the lead by just a heartbeat
of Mystic Lake.
Her prose is just so seamless.
Funny, too.
Very real.
The family drama in this book takes precedence to a certain degree over romance. Although all the different aspects just swirl beautifully together.
Tess Gregory circa 1993 ends up as Jackson Rafferty's wife
circa 1873 thanks to a spirit named Carol.
Jack is a terribly troubled man, who's marriage was a disaster.
His children, bright and loving, have had two remote parents raising them in a loveless home.
Enter Tess, given a second chance at life, and a chance to
help this unhappy family.
Her gentle tending of these damaged children is poignant and believable.
Jack's painful and slow healing from his torments is well done.
You'll love Tess's discovery of how things are done in 1873.
It is just very, very splendid reading.
5 stars are not enough for Once In Every Life, this book deserves 10
This is a romance with powerful family drama, a dash of time travel and it is simply
gorgeous.
I cried a bucket and laughed out loud.
Kristin Hannah's novels so far have been
some of the most enjoyable, intelligent novels
I have ever read.
With Once In Every Life, taking the lead by just a heartbeat
of Mystic Lake.
Her prose is just so seamless.
Funny, too.
Very real.
The family drama in this book takes precedence to a certain degree over romance. Although all the different aspects just swirl beautifully together.
Tess Gregory circa 1993 ends up as Jackson Rafferty's wife
circa 1873 thanks to a spirit named Carol.
Jack is a terribly troubled man, who's marriage was a disaster.
His children, bright and loving, have had two remote parents raising them in a loveless home.
Enter Tess, given a second chance at life, and a chance to
help this unhappy family.
Her gentle tending of these damaged children is poignant and believable.
Jack's painful and slow healing from his torments is well done.
You'll love Tess's discovery of how things are done in 1873.
It is just very, very splendid reading.
5 stars are not enough for Once In Every Life, this book deserves 10
reviewed by bulldogs on November 20, 2006 6:27 PM
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This is a wonderful story. But it isn't the type of book that you know what is going to happen next. I was enthralled with the characters and couldn't wait to read the next page. It is a great book, you feel you are living with the people in the story. It is a must read.
reviewed by librarian on November 20, 2006 8:39 PM
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I just finished this book and fell in love with the characters and their story. It was so good I just couldn't put it down and read it in one night. The begining of the book was a bit unbelievable in the time travel aspect but once you get over that the story is captivating and heart warming. I highly recommend this book. it's a must read.
reviewed by allnet on November 24, 2006 5:11 PM