Forever Friends: A Novel - Hardcover

Hinton, J. Lynne; Hinton, Lynne

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225 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062517481 ISBN 13: 9780062517487

Publisher: Harper San Francisco, 2003

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Welcome back to Hope Springs, the small southern town introduced in the bestsellingFriendship Cake, in which the women of Hope Springs Community Church first came together to whip up a cookbook like no other -- a project that turned out to be an ideal recipe for friendship. Bea's gardening tips offered advice for tilling friendships as well as soil in Hope Springs. Now, Lynne Hinton returns with her engaging storytelling and brings the friendship of these delightful women to life once more in the third install-ment of the beloved Hope Springs series.

A year after Margaret's initial diagnosis, the friends rally around as she learns whether she is cancer free, and Charlotte, who is helping a young prison inmate to come to terms with his past, makes some startling decisions about her own life. Jessie travels to Africa to fulfill a lifelong dream of discovering her ancestors, and while there, questions her strongest friendships in the face of slavery's harrowing history. Back in Hope Springs, Beatrice unearths some surprising secrets along with a newfound respect for truth and trust in any relationship. Through joys and sorrows the friends have leaned on and supported one another. But what will happen to the circle when the friends discover that one of their own is leaving Hope Springs for good? Join Margaret, Charlotte, Louise, Beatrice, and Jessie for an homage to friendship you'll never forget.

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Review:

" Hinton writes .with grace, wit, and a keen insight..a pleasure from the first page to the last." -- --Silas House, author of Clay's Quilt and A Parchment of Leaves

"I want these strong, wonderful women as my friends...forever. Whatever you do, don't miss this book!"----Cassandra King, author of The Sunday Wife

"Forever Friends is an engaging exploration of relationships woven through the twists and tangles of everyday life."----Patricia Hickman, author of Fallen Angels and Sandpebbles

"Hinton writes about the kind of life we all dream of having - abiding friendships...and love no-matter-what."---Philip Gulley, author of the Harmony series

"Forever Friends is a finely crafted book on the power of fellowship and faith."---Katherine Valentine, author of A Miracle for St. Cecilia's

"Forever Friends is a wise, moving novel of the sustaining power of friendship."----Pamela Duncan, author of Moon Women and Plant Life

" Hinton writes ...with grace, wit, and a keen insight....a pleasure from the first page to the last."----Silas House, author of Clay's Quilt and A Parchment of Leaves

"Hinton's talent shines in Forever Friends. Fans of the Hope Springs series will be delighted with this one."----Michael Morris, author of A Place Called Wiregrass

Hinton writes about the kind of life we all dream of having - abiding friendships...and love no-matter-what. ---Philip Gulley, author of the Harmony series"

Forever Friends is a finely crafted book on the power of fellowship and faith. ---Katherine Valentine, author of A Miracle for St. Cecilia's"

About the Author:

A retreat leader and writing teacher, Lynne Hinton is the author of numerous novels including Pie Town, Wedding Cake, Christmas Cake, Friendship Cake, Hope Springs, and Forever Friends. She also writes a mystery series under the name Jackie Lynn. She lives in New Mexico.

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