{"product_id":"the-hope-chest-paperback-3","title":"The Hope Chest - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eViola Shipman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A graceful, moving, emotionally impactful read.\" --Garth Stein, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Racing in The Rain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Saugatuck, MI, springs to life in this nostalgic, gentle story of lifelong love along with the emotional support and care that families and friends can provide. \" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe discovery of one woman's heirloom hope chest unveils precious memories and helps three people who have each lost a part of themselves find joy once again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver since she was diagnosed with ALS, fiercely independent Mattie doesn't feel like herself. She can't navigate her beloved home, she can't go for a boat ride, and she can barely even feed herself. Her devoted husband, Don, doesn't want to imagine life without his wife of nearly fifty years, but Mattie isn't likely to make it past their anniversary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when Rose, Mattie's new caretaker, and her young daughter, Jeri, enter the couple's life, happiness and the possibility for new memories return. Together they form a family, and Mattie is finally able to pass on her memories from the hope chest she received from her mother. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith each item--including a favorite doll, family dishes, an embroidered apron, and an antique Christmas ornament--the hope chest connects Mattie, Don and Rose to each other and helps them find hope again in the face of overwhelming life challenges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA beautiful story about the unconditional love and support of family, \u003ci\u003eThe Hope Chest\u003c\/i\u003e by Viola Shipman will remind you that hope can be found where and when you least expect it.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVIOLA SHIPMAN is a penname for Wade Rouse, a popular, award-winning memoirist. Rouse chose his grandmother's name, Viola Shipman, to honor the woman whose heirlooms and family stories inspire his writing. Rouse lives in Michigan and writes regularly for \u003ci\u003ePeople \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoastal Living, \u003c\/i\u003e among other places, and is a contributor to \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Charm Bracelet\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Recipe Box\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 13, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772581904672,"sku":"9781250111111","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e879b9a2e8ab967fef0095673910b830.webp?v=1780408843","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-hope-chest-paperback-3","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}