Review: Great Characters and Inspiring Stories
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 2, 2013
I love these heartwarming tales, both set in the holiday season, and each beautifully illustrating the grace and miraculous spirit of the season that we carry with us year-round.Ferris' writing is beautiful, lyrical and flows easily, thus making it easy for readers to be transported to other times and places for real escape. Both stories in their own ways strip back the non-essentials in life and focus on the things that matter, and they are effective in doing this because we truly care about the characters, all who are well-rounded and well described peopleI really related to the issues of grief in the first story. A brother and sister confront keeping family traditions alive even after loss, and they end up in a harrowing circumstance where community, faith and love play a role in their outcome. Ferris keeps the emotions high in the Casper Mountain story, and it's a great read. Snow Angels, the second story, is absolutely beautiful. What do we learn when we listen to the generations before us in our family? This story inspires me to listen deeply and to remember that my older relatives had complex lives and have a lot to offer me in wisdom and connection. Again, this inspiration is due to Ferris' great characters and ability to move emotions with his words.Great reads, whether you are curled in front of a fireplace or in carpool lane and wish you were!