Published: July 24, 2011
Words: 24,959 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465985170

Short description

Twelve year old Karen is battling cancer. Her parents have divorced, and Karen must rely on her younger brother, Porter to help with her daily needs. She reaches out to her elderly neighbor, Eddy, for help, but soon discovers that Eddy is not so easily persuaded to help their struggling family. A Dove for Eddy follows Karen, Porter, and Eddy's healing journey.

Extended description

A Dove for Eddy has received honorable mention
in The Write Helper's 4th Annual Novel Beginnings 1st Chapter Contest 2011.

The author has designated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of A Dove for Eddy to Samaritan's Purse; a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.

Twelve-year old Karen is battling Cancer. Her parents have divorced, and her father has been transferred back to Chicago leaving their small family all alone in downtown St. Louis. The mounting medical bills have forced her parents to work long hours leaving Karen’s younger brother, Porter, as Karen’s only care giver. Karen wishes that they had a normal, uncomplicated life, but since she cannot change the circumstances, she takes on the task of finding someone who will help her struggling family. She reaches out for assistance, but in her high crime neighborhood, this is not an easy task. After carefully observing her neighbo.. (Read more) A Dove for Eddy has received honorable mention
in The Write Helper's 4th Annual Novel Beginnings 1st Chapter Contest 2011.

The author has designated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of A Dove for Eddy to Samaritan's Purse; a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world.

Twelve-year old Karen is battling Cancer. Her parents have divorced, and her father has been transferred back to Chicago leaving their small family all alone in downtown St. Louis. The mounting medical bills have forced her parents to work long hours leaving Karen’s younger brother, Porter, as Karen’s only care giver. Karen wishes that they had a normal, uncomplicated life, but since she cannot change the circumstances, she takes on the task of finding someone who will help her struggling family. She reaches out for assistance, but in her high crime neighborhood, this is not an easy task. After carefully observing her neighbors, Karen reaches out to Mrs. McGrath (Eddy) who she has deemed as their only trustworthy neighbor. However, Eddy is an elderly recluse, with her own unique set of problems including paranoia and a germ phobia. Karen soon discovers that Eddy is not so easily persuaded to venture from the safety of her home. A Dove for Eddy follows Karen, Porter, and Eddy's healing journey.
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inspirational, afterlife, novella, recluse, christian author, christian based, cancer patient, romance comedy teen reading adult reading, elderly woman, romance christian

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Review by: CapeJim on Aug. 21, 2011 :
This book's characters *make* the story, with 'crusty' Eddy, sweet-hearted Karen (looking out for everyone else in her life), her brother Porter, Carol (Karen's Mom), and Joe - who Eddy grudgingly allows to help her (sometimes). As the author writes, she definitely did utilize her nursing background in describing the hospital scenes (if you've ever gone to a hospital cafeteria, the story's description of it will ring true). The author's ending (I won't give it away) has a bit of a surprise to it, from what you'd expect earlier on in the book. I've read her other two books, and she gets better on each one. A great read on A Dove for Eddy, and it will touch your heart by the time you finish this book!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Dana Swoboda on Aug. 10, 2011 :
Wow! The tears kept coming. A Dove for Eddy is truly a heart-wrenching, heart-warming story with characters as real as the people in my own neighborhood. Thank you, Sherry, for sharing your obvious gift for writing and the strength of your faith. Well done.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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