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Seeing ThingsB & H Publishing Group / 2009 / Paperback
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Product DescriptionBirdie Wainwright, 72, isn't concerned about seeing things that others can't. For a woman who still climbs mountains with her dog (Miss Bee Haven) and likes to tango, the impractical visions brought on by macular degeneration are just another gift from God, adding more adventure to life. But when a tumble down the stairs breaks her ankle and leads back to her son's home in Denver where she must convalesce, Birdie's imagination really takes flight. Following a conversation with her grandson about The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, she begins to see and speak with the unkempt literary character himself on a regular basis. As the line between reality and whimsy turns brittle, faith is tested among friends and loved ones, and hope is reborn.
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Publisher's DescriptionBirdie Wainwright, 72, isn’t concerned about seeing things that others can’t. For a woman who still climbs mountains with her dog (Miss Bee Haven) and likes to tango, the impractical visions brought on by macular degeneration are just another gift from God, adding more adventure to life. But when a tumble down the stairs breaks her ankle and leads back to her son’s home in Denver where she must convalesce, Birdie’s imagination really takes flight. Following a conversation with her grandson about The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, she begins to see and speak with the unkempt literary character himself on a regular basis. As the line between reality and whimsy turns brittle, faith is tested among friends and loved ones, and hope is reborn.Seeing Things is a story about family, reconciliation, and hearing from God in unexpected ways.Endorsements: Seeing Things is a delight for the senses. Patti Hill is gifted with the ability to provide a colorful illusion with words, in which I could see better through the eyes of an older woman with macular degeneration than I can see through my own eyes. The story is honest about family struggles, filled with realistic characters and gentle humor--a literary treat. Hannah Alexander, author of A Killing Frost and the Hideaway series What a joyful adventure this was! In Seeing Things, Patti Hill has created the most wonderful traveling companion: Birdie Wainwright, a plucky, funny, deliciously foolish, wondrously wise grandmother with macular degeneration and hallucinations of Huckleberry Finn. Mix her in with a well-meaning dog, a lovesick pharmacist, and a family much too uppity for its britches, and you've got a tender, soul-stirring novel that will make you smile long after you turn the last page. ~ Kathleen Popa, author of To Dance in the Desert and The Feast of Saint Bertie "Patti Hill has created a quirky bunch of characters and dropped them into a fascinating story world where nothing is too far-fetched, in her delightful novel Seeing Things. Thoroughly engaging from start to finish." Sharon K. Souza, author of Lying on Sunday Author BioPatti Hill, after years of raising children and then joyfully teaching elementary school, finally took her long-ago college English professor’s advice (“You should be a writer”) and fulfilled the dream of having her first novel published to wide acclaim in 2005. She writes almost every day now and lives with her husband in Grand Junction, Colorado. Endorsements"Seeing Things is the touching story of a mother's love for her family flawlessly told by a master storyteller. Patti Hill weaves a touch of whimsy into the lives of her characters and leaves you longing for one more capricious afternoon spent in their presence." - Debbie Fuller Thomas
author of Tuesday Night at the Blue Moon
Seeing Things skillfully weaves together the hard reality of afflictions with the whimsical side of life. While captivated by entertaining episodes, profound insights seep into your soul-setbacks don't have to defeat us, troubles don't need to bring gloom, and physical afflictions can usher adventures rather than limitations. - Janet Perez Eckles, international Christian speaker and author. "At times ticklish and charming (oh, that Huck Finn!), at other times deeply moving, Patti Hill's Seeing Things kept the pages turning despite the hour. This grandmother's quest to put her family on the mat and lower them through the ceiling of pain and past mistakes, right to Jesus's feet, is a tale I could read again and again." - Tamara Leigh, author of Faking Grace and Leaving Carolina "Patti Hill has created a quirky bunch of characters and dropped them into a fascinating story world where nothing is too far-fetched, in her delightful novel Seeing Things. Thoroughly engaging from start to finish." - Sharon K. Souza, author of Lying on Sunday When you open this book, you will meet a completely lovable, huggable, I-wish-she-lived-next door woman! Birdie Wainwright suffers from macular degeneration but she 'sees' better than most people. She lets her heart choose her direction and listens intently to that still, small voice of God. Because of all this, her life explodes like Fourth of July fireworks, with bursts of love, laughter, tears and joy. At 72, Birdie was very independent, climbing mountains with her dog, Miss Bee Haven, and flirting with the local pharmacist. But when she breaks her ankle, her son insists she come to live with him and his family. During her convalescence, Birdie's bone not only heals, but a few other 'broken' things as well. Birdie is a character that will live on in readers' memories long after the last page in this book is turned. She is a delightful combination of innocent faith and savvy strength. She relies on God to get the job done, but isn't afraid to step up to the plate to move things along. When her vision problem develops an unusual side effect, (she sees and talks to Huck Finn), her family huddles together for a solution. But Birdie calmly continues walking with God, along paths of His choosing. Although a car accident and a kitchen fire might make it seem Birdie made a wrong turn, when the dust and the smoke settles, life is even better than before. You will absolutely love the places this woman takes you to! Seeing Things is all about closing your eyes and listening to your heart. And with Birdie as your 'seeing-eye gal', life gets more colorful indeed. - http://www.inthelibraryreviews.net Product ReviewsProduct Q&AOther Customers Also Purchased
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