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Karen KingsburyHoward Books / 2012 / ePubOur Price$14.994.6 out of 5 stars for The Bridge: A Novel - eBook. View reviews of this product. 43 ReviewsAvailability: In StockStock No: WW26640EB
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BrendaWVAge: 35-44Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Another great story from Karen KingsburyOctober 30, 2012BrendaWVAge: 35-44Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Bridge, Hardcover.Molly Allen grew up in surrounded with affluence and wealth, and because she was an only child her father had plans for her. He wanted to groom her to run his company, and really had plans for whom she would marry. Thing is Molly wanted a bit of freedom, so she convinces her father to allow her to attend college in TN, his only stipulation is that she can't get involved with anyone and she must stay in the house he provides where the hired help can keep an eye or her and report back to him. When she meets Ryan Kelly they hit it off, even though it's just friendship, after all he has a steady girl back home in Mississippi. One evening, and one kiss changes everything though, that is until the staff reports what they saw, and Molly's father calls Ryan and convinces him that Molly is already engaged. Molly thought the kiss would be the start of something grand, little did she know that her father had contacted Ryan. The one thing they have though is their memories, especially of the time they spent at The Bridge a bookstore where they shared their hopes and dreams, and where they became friends with the owners Donna and Charlie Barton. When a flood ruins The Bridge, Charlie, who is the eternal optimist loses all hope. When an accident occurs that brings The Bridge's plight to Ryan's attention, he decides to do whatever he can to save The Bridge, but can it be done?
"The Bridge," is a very quick read, that pulled me in with easy to relate to characters and the ability to feel the emotional longing of what might have been. I easily became invested in the story of Charlie and his bookstore, and actually found myself thinking about the little bookstore that I used to frequent that unfortunately couldn't make it. I could feel Charlie's grief, but more than that his sense of being a failure. I loved the character of Molly as well, she stood up to her father, and became the person she wanted to be, which was to make a difference. I think that's the thing that makes Ms.Kingsbury's stories great, they feel real, and it's easy to feel the emotions that flows off of the pages. A great little story about second chances that is perfect for the holiday season. The book jacket makes this book visually appealing but the characters and plot make it emotionally satisfying.
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bookwomanjoanOak Harbor, WAAge: Over 65Gender: Female5 Stars Out Of 5heartwarming holiday novelOctober 22, 2012bookwomanjoanOak Harbor, WAAge: Over 65Gender: FemaleQuality: 5Value: 4Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Bridge, Hardcover.Having owned a bookstore for over three decades, I can really identify with Charlie Barton. He and his wife started and maintained a popular bookstore, The Bridge, in Franklin, Tennessee for thirty years. Then, the "hundred year flood" in 2010 destroyed it all. Nearly every book was ruined. Insurance didn't begin to cover the cost of reopening. He's behind in his lease. He's behind in his house payments. No banks will loan him money. His faith in God has sunk to a dangerous low. Afraid he will lose it all, his thoughts turn to suicide.
Molly and Ryan were students at a nearby college and frequented The Bridge. It was their favorite place to study and talk. There might have been a romance between the good friends, but both had someone back home they were supposed to marry. Five years ago they went their separate ways. Ryan stayed in Franklin but Molly returned to the west coast. Neither one knows that the other's marriage never took place. Nor can either of them forget what might have been.
Charlie, Ryan and Molly. Each of them is in need of a miracle. But then, God is in the miracle business.
I really liked this book. It is a great holiday read. Having been a bookstore owner, I know Karen nailed Charlie's character. And who wouldn't fall in love with Molly and Ryan? During college they were both so faithful to the one waiting for them back home. Your heart aches knowing that they really belong together but the circumstances seem to make it impossible.
There are no deep psychological themes here. No complex plots. Just giving and loving people who need others to help them along. This is a wonderful and heartwarming novel for your holiday season.
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Marilyn S. CarterOregon City, OregonAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Good lessonJune 29, 2013Marilyn S. CarterOregon City, OregonAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Bridge, Hardcover.I always enjoy the lessons brought forth through Karen Kingsbury's books - "The Bridge" is no exception.
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NadineAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great Story - Well WrittenJune 10, 2013NadineAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5You became a friend to the lead characters and watched their lives unfold and cheered them on through each segment.
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annijayLeoma, TNAge: Over 655 Stars Out Of 5This product should be read now!April 8, 2013annijayLeoma, TNAge: Over 65Quality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for The Bridge, Hardcover.I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. Read it!!!
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