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In 1962, life was simple, the world made sense, and all families were happy.
And when they weren't, everyone knew you were supposed to pretend.
For the past year, Scott and Gina Harrison have been living a lie. While they show up at family get-togethers in the same car, they've actually been separated for over a year. To keep up the charade, they've even instructed their sons, Colt and Timmy, to lie--to their grandparents, their teachers, and their friends.
Colt, for one, has had enough, so he hatches a plan. He and his little brother will run away from their Florida home, head for their aunt's house in Georgia, and refuse to come home until their parents get back together. But when things go terribly, terribly wrong, Scott and Gina must come to grips with years of neglect and mistrust in order to recover their beloved sons, their love for one another, and their marriage.
In this emotional story, bestselling author Dan Walsh takes you on a journey to rediscover the things that matter most in life--love, truth, and family. With profound insight into the heart of a hurting child, he reminds us that a time will come to look back on hard times and smile, because we'll know that what follows after . . . is not what we expected at all.
"Dan is an artist and his canvas is the novel, where he uses different colors and hues of words to create a masterpiece. What Follows After is a story that will surely touch your heart and soul."--John M. Wills, New York Journal of BooksDan Walsh is the bestselling author of several books, including The Unfinished Gift, The Discovery, and The Reunion, as well as The Dance and The Promise with Gary Smalley. He has won three Carol awards, and three of his novels were finalists for RT Book Reviews Inspirational Book of the Year (2011-2013). Dan lives with his wife in the Daytona Beach area, where he's busy researching and writing his next novel. Visit www.danwalshbooks.com for more.
Endorsements
"Dan Walsh continues his ministry through his books. Dan is an artist who paints with words, and his canvas is the novel, where he uses different colors and hues of words to create a masterpiece.What Follows After is a marvelous old-school tale illustrating the importance of faith and family. It's a story that will surely touch your heart and soul."
John M. Wills, New York Journal of Books
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My Review:
This was a book that really expressed the issues faced in 1962 by regular American families. There was a low divorce rate, and everyone was afraid of Cuba. However this book also reminded me that life gets in the way of even the best laid plans. Especially when we least expect it. This book also reminded me that children are impressionable and we should not encourage them to lie. The ending made me remember a quote from my dad. There was also a lot of drama in this book, including the FBI and a shootout. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy to review from Revell, however all opinions are my own.
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