title: The Ocean's Daughter
author: Beenfield, Corinne
description: As I was reading, I felt like I appreciated anew all of the beautiful and sacred aspects of love. I cried and felt like I had found something inside of myself that I'd lost. I know I've found one of those books that becomes a heart-friend; one that you read once a year, every year, for the rest of your life. Laura Brower, Goodreads Reviewer In arm's reach of The Snow Child and The Light Between Oceans, author Corinne Beenfield brings us a breathtaking tale that reminds us the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary is often no difference at all. Helen Danner never wanted to return to the empty seaside cottage. Yet six harrowing months after the tragedy that struck her family, she gets news. Operation Pied Piper, England's attempt to save the children of the war, is sending the young refugees to Wales. So she packs her bags and finds herself at the last place in the world she hoped to be. There, facing the ocean and thinking of its boatloads of children, she asks it to send her just one. Someone to again love.However, Helen must fool the billeting officer, Stuart Adams, and turn the dust and darkness of the house into a home. As her lies unravel, Officer Adams, aware of the trust put in him by the children's parents, refuses her application. It isn't until all the placements are complete that one final girl is found—silent and soaking wet—with nowhere to go. Except to Helen.But why won't the child speak? And where is her luggage? There are no records of her or a mother and father. With the belief that they are dead or undeserving, Helen begins to love the girl as her own. Yet the more time they spend together, the more questions come to Helen and Stuart. Lyric, as they call her, swims beyond any adult's ability, doesn't feel cold, and foreign seashells often seem to be waiting for her. As Helen unravels the truth about a world that wants her girl back, she must face a question she doesn't know if she is still strong enough to answer. Do you choose to love, even if you have to let go? Readers are Loving The Ocean's Daughter:This is just one of those books that warms your soul. Gorgeously written with beautiful analogies, and just a touch of magic. It made me cry multiple times, as a mom who always wanted her life to be filled with children. Put it on your must read list!!! Mallory PierceI would have given this book more stars if they would have let me. This book is a jewel!!! Thank you!!!!!! StephanieMy favorite part of this book is the way the author can construct the love a parent has for a child. This type of love is so hard to describe, but she does it perfectly. I genuinely felt like her book gives words to how my heart and soul feel about my own children. Tessa TaylorA beautiful work of art painted with words. This book had me laughing one minute and crying the next. I absolutely loved it! Wendy WallThe author has a unique talent to create a magical fantasy intertwined with real life events. I felt like I was there, and got to experience a whimsical adventure, while being grounded in a believable story. Amy PetersonI was sucked into the story and thought about it when I wasn't reading it and wished I were reading it, which is about all I can ask for in a book. Lola CopelandIt was not only riveting, but it was completely beautiful. It spoke to me as a mother and a woman. Corinne has a captivating writing style that connects you with the characters. I wept with them more than once while reading this. Megan LloydI found myself crying both tears of joy and sadness alongside the characters, as moments reminded me of my own experiences with my daughter. And the romance did not disappoint, either! Kelly BirchI knew as soon as I started reading that I wouldn't be able to put this book down. That was yesterday. I was so sucked in. The words are so rich, alive on the page and so sharp you can feel them. I loved this heartwarming, and heartbreaking story. Amazon CustomerThe Ocean's Daughter is a moving gift for mothers, particularly those with foster or adopted children.