Author: Lisa Wingate
Length: 381 pages
Publishing Company: New American Library
Publishing Date: 2011
Summary:(from book) All her life, Epiphany Jones has been tossed like a dandelion seed on the wind. Now, with the death of Mrs. Lora-the family friend who took Epie into her home-the sixteen year old must move to Dallas to live with her indifferent mother and new stepfather. Trapped in the low-rent area of Blue Sky Hill, Epie doesn't fit in-and soon finds herself on the wrong side of the law. To make restitution, she's sent to work in another place she's not wanted: a home on the upscale streets of the Hill.
When J. Norman Alvord learns that his daughter has hired a teenager to stay with him in the afternoons, he's determined the nix the arrangement. Widowed and suffering from heart trouble, Norman wants to be left alone. But in Epie's presence, Norman finds a mystery, Deep in his mind, lies memories of another house another life, and a young, black woman, a housekeeper who saved him....
As summer comes to Blue Sky Hill, two residents from different worlds will journey through a turbulent past and find that with an unexpected road trip through sleepy Southern towns come a life changing friendship...and clues to a family secret hidden for a lifetime.
My Thoughts: What a wonderful book! It was full of warm fuzzies and good messages and lots of mystery. I loved it, just like all the books my Grandma gives me to read. The name Epiphany Jones is charming and I loved her spunk and courage. J. Norman was just awesome. I loved the switches between POV and the different details and opinions you would receive depending on who was speaking.
Things To Be Cautious Of: Epie gets involved with a bad boy from school and he wants to do a little more than make out. She resists.
What I Learned: Family is very important and knowing where you come from is a wonderful thing to have.
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