The Light of Hidden Flowers - Hardcover

Handford, Jennifer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1503950875 ISBN 13: 9781503950870

Publisher: Lake Union Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

Book-smart Melissa Fletcher lives a predictable life in her hometown, working behind the scenes for her charismatic father in a financial career that makes perfect sense. But when her dad is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Missy is forced to step up and take over as his primary caregiver and the principal of the firm.

After her father’s death, Missy finds a letter from him in which he praises her for being a dutiful daughter but admonishes her for not taking any risks in life.

Devastated, Missy packs her suitcase and heads for Italy. There she meets a new friend who proposes a radical idea. Soon, Missy finds herself in impoverished India, signing away her inheritance and betting on a risky plan while rekindling a lost love.

The Light of Hidden Flowers is a deeply felt story of accepting who we are while pushing our boundaries to see how much more we can become. It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to pursue our dreams.

About this title

About the Author:

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Jennifer Handford now lives in the Washington, DC, area with her husband and three children. A first-place finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest in 2010, her first novel, Daughters for a Time, was published in 2012. People magazine hailed it as “a wrenching, resonant debut about infertility, cancer, and adoption. Grab your hankies.” In 2014, Acts of Contrition was published. The Light of Hidden Flowers is Handford’s third novel.

Learn more at www.jenniferhandford.com.

Review:

“Handford's third novel (after Acts of Contrition and Daughters for a Time) centers on identity and how the people in our lives shape our choices...Fans of Carrie Brown and Helen Simonson will enjoy this quietly moving tale.” —Library Journal

“Inspiring readers with a feel similar to Eat, Pray, Love, the story weaves a journey of self-growth with a meaningful reminder that the heart always knows which path is right.” —RT Book Reviews

“The Light of Hidden Flowers is a special book in the realm of self-discovery fiction. Handford has a wonderful set of skills put to use in the novel form, from smart pacing to a delightful knack for metaphors and a great capacity for warmth. None of her characters feel contrived, most especially—and importantly—our protagonist. Missy is a relatable and deeply genuine character, flawed and humble and human in a particularly endearing way. In a culture that praises its extroverts and admonishes its introverts to ‘put themselves out there more,’ Missy is a reminder of the admirable bravery it takes to be quiet in a loud world, to be openly scared and vulnerable and to still persevere.” —Literary Inklings

“A deftly crafted and deeply engaging story from beginning to end, The Light of Hidden Flowers is another superbly written novel by Jennifer Handford and very highly recommended.” —Midwest Book Review

“An epic journey through love, war, family, and fate. An enjoyable, interesting read with deftly drawn characters that leap to life. This book will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.” —Adele Levine, bestselling author of Run, Don't Walk: The Curious and Courageous Life Inside Walter Reed Army Medical Center

About this edition

• Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1503950875
• ISBN 13: 9781503950870
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 375