To Begin Again: A New Catalpa Creek Story: 2

To Begin AgainA new Catalpa Creek story with a historical twistSequel to Fireweed Its been almost three years since the accident and Serenas death. Widower Steve Grenville and his seventeen-year-old daughter Renée are beginning again. The residents of Catalpa Creek have left the Grenvilles tragedy behind and returned to their illusion of security and peace. When a refugee family from Syria arrives in town buried feelings of anger and violence erupt. Renées discovery of an ancient diary pushes both her and her Dad to see todays problems in a new light. The promise of a new relationship for Steve brings him joy and frustration. Renée fears losing her Dad and shes determined that her Mom will not be forgotten. Change is never easy. Will their faith give Steve and Renée the strength and courage to live through both unexpected tragedy and joy?Welcome back to Catalpa Creek.To Begin Again is an intriguing story of laughter and tears. As you read you will be nudged to consider your own response to events and people in todays world. Does faith make a difference? A great Book Club choice Janet Stobie has included discussion questions as well as some factual details of Nana Sinclairs life as a British child immigrant in the early 1900s.