The Silver Suitcase

By: Terrie Todd

Narrated by: Kate Rudd

Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

It's 1939, and Canada is on the cusp of entering World War II. Seventeen-year-old farm girl Cornelia is heartbroken when she learns that her beloved soldier, Henry, has been killed in a train wreck. Alone and carrying a heavy secret, she makes the desperate choice that will haunt her for years to come. Never telling a soul, Cornelia pours out the painful events of the war in her diary.

Many decades later, Cornelia's granddaughter, Benita, is in the midst of her own crisis, experiencing several losses in the same week, including her job and the grandmother she adored. The resulting emotional and financial stress takes its toll on her and her husband, Ken, who is also unemployed. On the brink of divorce, she discovers Cornelia's diary. Now the secrets of her grandmother's past will lead Benita on an unexpected journey of healing, reunion, and renewed faith.

The full copyright information can be found below:

© 2016 by Terrie Todd.

P 2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Scripture references are from the King James Version, public domain, except for those that occur during parts of the story that take place in the 21st century, where the New International Version is used. Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers.

Grateful acknowledgment is made to reprint the following hymns: Berg, Lina Sanell, 1832–1903, “More Secure Is No One Ever”; Crosby, Fanny J., 1820–1915, and Lowry, Robert, 1826–1899, “All the Way My Savior Leads Me”; Tullar, Grant C., and Breck, Mrs. Frank A., “Face to Face,” 1927; von Schlegel, Katharina, “Be Still My Soul,” 1697, translation by Jane L. Borthwick, 1813–1897, and Jean Sibelius, 1865–1957.

©2016 Terrie Todd (P)2015 Brilliance Audio

enjoyable read

I enjoyed this book very much.
The character were distinct and easy to follow as the years changed.
My only complaint is that it ended too soon.
I will have to watch for other books by this author.

listener beware

this story was a little heavy on the religous side. but great story otherwise. reccomend

Great Audio Book!

I really enjoyed this audio book. The scriptures was such a bonus. The end was such a happy kleenex moment. Much needed.

The Silver Suitcase draws one into a family with its own secrets.

This story was very interesting as it went back and forth between several generations, all tied together with the words written in several diaries. The narration was well done. I enjoyed having a good story given to me as I went about my day.

Loved this book!

Maybe I loved it so much because it wasn't my typical read but I can't imagine someone not loving this book! The Silver Suitcase contains the journal of Cornelia which is shared among many to better their understanding of the woman they knew and loved as well themselves. Terri Todd does an amazing job of weaving a heart warming and crushing story of triumph in the face of so many obsticles with God as the characters' guide.

This story was a surprisingly profound gift.

This story was a surprisingly profound gift at a time of turbulence. A reminder of the most basic values that were shared with me by my "Grams" who was a neighbor and treasured friend. I heartily recommend it to anyone who loves social history, personal rebirth, or needs a little bit of help finding their path at any point in their life. By weaving the present and the past with the trials and glories of each, Terri Todd delivers a beautiful story that will pop up in your daily life again and again long after you have finished the book. Kate Rudd's delivery of the audio will envelope you as you weave through the different ages in the lives of some great characters.

Loved loved this story!

Great story! Very well written and kept my interest from the very beginning to the end! I hope this author will write more books.

Beautiful

A must read because this book is truly; memorable, believable inspirational, and loveable. it will always be one if my favorites.

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What did you love best about The Silver Suitcase?

The Silver Suitcase (Kindle Edition)
This is my first time reading this author. I enjoyed the story line. I also liked how it went from past to present with the diaries. Also, there was a promise that the main character (Corrie) had inferred to that played out surprisingly at the end. I look forward to reading Ms. Todd's other books.

What other book might you compare The Silver Suitcase to and why?

Not a book but a TV series called Early Edition. It was about a man who received a newspaper which foretold the future by one day.

Have you listened to any of Kate Rudd’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no, this is my first experience.

Who was the most memorable character of The Silver Suitcase and why?

Corrie

Because of her mother's death, Corrie had become bitter against God. But later in her life she had a true spiritual renewal that gave her strength and peace.

loved it

heartwarming and touching. a real feel good and emotional ride of of several lives. a must read..,