The Heirloom Novels: The Hope Chest : A Novel (CD-Audio)

from gentlespirit512

The Hope Chest reminds me of early Richard Paul Evans--The Christmas Box, Timepiece, etc.--and I loved it. I read a lot of books about chronic illness and caregiving, and this is one of the best I've read. Everything worked perfectly between the caregiver and the person/family they were caring fo...

from rmarcin

I love Viola Shipman books. They help you to remember what is important. This one tells the story of Mattie, who is suffering from ALS, and her husband of 50 years, Don. It also brings Rose and her daughter, Jeri, into their lives. Beautifully told, very sentimental. Focuses on family and hope. I...

from KMT01

I have read Viola Shipman's The Charm Bracelet, and, after reading The Hope Chest, I am not sure which is a better book. Both deserve at least five stars, and I would gladly give more stars if I could. In The Hope Chest, the author has set forth a wonderful, fascinating story. Mattie and Don have...

from debkrenzer

I absolutely love Viola Shipman's books. After reading "The Charm Bracelet", I was hooked on this author. I was going on Net Galley like every other day plugging in "The Hope Chest" seeing if it was available after I found out that it was coming out. Every day, I was disappointed. Then one day, I...

from Cherylk

This is the first book I have read by this author but it won't be the last. I have talked about the importance of "character driven" storylines and if you want to know what I am talking about than you need to pick up a copy of this book. Everyone from Mattie to Jeri were great. This includes Don ...