Homecoming Book

I loved this book. It took me awhile to understand that the grandmother Annette was planning the Homecoming of her family to resolve their family problems. The beginning of the book lays out each family member and their issues with each other. It was interesting to get to know them and their characters. I don't know if it's because I am easily distracted, or preoccupied when I was reading this book, but I did have some trouble keeping all their names and various stories separate, yet connected to the whole family. The more I read, the better I liked the book. I really liked the grandmother Annette, probably because I am the "family fixer," too. I did admire her dignity, her desire to help her family, and her determination in the face of obstacles to achieve her goals. I want to be like her. The message of family and the importance of getting along was very strong and very appealing to me. That's what I want to achieve in my own family. It is somewhat sad, but a fact, that sometimes it takes a tragedy, or a near-tragedy, to bring a family together, and to help them recognize what is really important in their lives. I am so glad that I took time to read this book, even though it's an old one that I've had for a few years. It has impacted my life for the better. I'd love to have my family members read this book as well. We all need to let go of our issues with each other; forgive, forget, and move on. It's the Christlike way to live.