The Promise of Jesse Woods (Paperback)

from LilyRoseShadowlyn

A really powerful story. Although the timeline switches in the narrative, it helps rather than detracts from the reader's experience. Masterfully woven, The Promise of Jesse Woods is a powerful tale of love, heartache, secrets, and second chances. Somethings shape our lives forever, for better or...

from Virginia51

This made me laugh and cry. I didn't want to put it down. I loved the characters. It takes one back to a simpler time but no time is really simple. There are always weird things waiting to happen. This goes from the past to the present to help Matt figure out his life. He thinks he needs to stop ...

from Harley0326

If I could give this book ten stars I would. The writing is extremely beautiful and the story captivates an audience right from the beginning page. It will leave you wanting more. Be prepared for the ending, because it is a tear jerker. The story takes place between 1972-1984. An unlikely friends...

from vintagebeckie

Chris Fabry can tell a story. His novels reach right to the heart of the matter while weaving a tale that fully immerses a reader into the time, place, and characters' lives. In The Promise of Jesse Woods, Fabry returns to Dogwood, WV, a town that has seen its fair share of heartbreak and redempt...

from Anne_Rightler

The Promise of Jesse Woods by Christ Fabry is a wonderful book that draws you into the everyday lives of his characters. It is an engaging book that brings you to small town West Virginia and tells the story of three children who are best of friends and have secrets that must be kept and promises...