I have been talking about this book since I read it in manuscript form last year. It has never left me. This is the true story – told through the eyes of a father – about the sudden loss of his 38 year old daughter and how he and his wife step in to help their son-in-law care for their 3 young grandchildren.
This is not a maudlin tale. Yes, it’s sad. But it’s also inspiring, hopeful and even humorous at times. If you want to meet a family who will stay with you long after you’ve read the last page of their story, read Making Toast. For more coverage on the book, including a fantastic interview with Roger Rosenblatt, check out yesterday's dedicated issue of Shelf Awareness.
I’ll send a copy to you if you send a review to me at librarylovefest atharpercollins dot com. Really, I’d love to hear what you think.
Many thanks.
-Virginia
Thanks for the advance copy. It was truly a wonderful book and I was happy to speak highly about it in our library review module:
http://ltfl.librarything.com/forlibraries/user/RichardJames
Posted by: richard | February 22, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Can't wait to read it. Will do so as soon as I can get my hands on a copy (pub. date 2/16.) It sounds as though it's something my library patrons will be interested in.
Posted by: Susan S | January 23, 2010 at 09:55 AM
I'd be interested in reading and reviewing it for you. It sounds intense, and incredibly thoughtful. Please let me know if you're still looking for someone.
Posted by: Lauren | January 22, 2010 at 08:40 PM
Someone else just recommended this title to me - I'd love to read and review. Thank you for the opportunity!
Posted by: Amy Hoseth | January 22, 2010 at 10:26 AM
I would love to review this book.
Posted by: Lisa S | January 21, 2010 at 08:50 PM
Wow- this sounds great. I'd love to read and review.
Posted by: Diane | January 21, 2010 at 03:36 PM
I second ruth's post. It sounds wonderful and touching. My kind of book exactly!
Posted by: Leah Liebergen | January 21, 2010 at 03:09 PM
This wonderful book sounds incredible and unforgettable. I have been reading about it and would love to read and review this book. Thank you for this chance.
Posted by: ruth | January 21, 2010 at 02:44 PM