The Light on Halsey Street

By: Vanessa Miller

Narrated by: Je Nie Fleming

Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Two girls’ lives are irrevocably intertwined the summer of 1985 in the streets of Brooklyn, New York, and neither will ever be the same in this coming-of-age story that spans decades.

In the summer of 1985, Lisa Whitaker is a church kid headed to college on a scholarship while her best friend, Dana, is floundering in the wake of her mother’s latest eviction. Though Lisa tries to help, their paths diverge. Fifteen years later, Lisa has a beautiful family and is stepping into her dream job as the director for a social services organization. Everything is going right—until her future is snatched away by identity theft. Her life begins to unravel, and Lisa wants nothing more than to see the woman responsible pay for her crimes.

When she was a teenager, Dana Jones always felt alone in this world. Her mother was addicted to drugs, her boyfriend was entering a life of crime, and it seemed Dana, too, was heading down the wrong path. The only bright light was her friendship with Lisa. Now, in the new millennium, Dana finally gives herself permission to dream—to believe she is stepping into better days. But when the betrayal of their friendship comes to light, it will take a lifetime to forgive the destruction that youthful summer in Bed-Stuy set in motion.

In this latest story from beloved author Vanessa Miller, two girls from the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, find that their paths have been woven together by the love of community and a friendship that is tested by time, betrayal, and unforgiveness.

• Inspirational Christian fiction
• Stand-alone novel
• Perfect for fans of Tara M. Stringfellow, Terry McMillan, and Kimberla Lawson Roby
• Book length: approximately 85,000 words

©2023 Vanessa Miller (P)2023 Thomas Nelson

A great read/listen!

Loved this book! I’m currently reading with a book club and I’ve finished the book because I couldn’t stop. I’ve laughed, cried and prayed throughout the chapters.

Thoroughly enjoyed this read/listen!
The narrator was phenomenal too!

Grace and Mercy

Such a beautiful of trials and tribulations. How grace and mercy and change your life. This was a beautiful story of forgiveness. This is a highly recommended book and very emotional ❤️

Not For Me

I had difficulty relating to this book. It was a decent story, but definitely not my favorite.

Love it

Wow what a book, a great story and I love that we were the same age. I remember 1985 like it was yesterday. Our Ladies Church group really enjoyed the book, The Narrator did an awesome job as well. Well done!! 🥰💪🏾👊🏽

Great Read

I enjoyed this story and recommend it! You might wonder when you first begin, but keep reading to the end!

EVERYTHING!!

As a lover of all things Vanessa Miller and Christian fiction, I have always loved how she takes every opportunity to bring the reader back to what’s most important, a relationship with Jesus!! This was my first time ever listening to her book and let me tell you, IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! To tell you the truth I think I’m going to going to try to find more audiobooks of hers!!

The twister in the book really floored me!! TRULY was not expecting that one…..BUT the story of redemption and relational restoration is always a beautiful story!! I’ve seen how the effects of hurt, pain, dissatisfaction, etc affects people. I’ve seen it’s affect on both people that I hold very dear to my heart and those that I care about. The statement made by the daughter of one of the characters about the internal effects anger has on our bodies is so true. People don’t understand how much anger and depression affects our physical health, and sad to say, it can even lead to an early death.

Thank you Vanessa for this story and all the otters you’ve so artistically penned regarding our spiritual journeys. Thank you for listening to the Voice of God and allowing Him to lead and guide you every step of the way. I appreciate you and your work!!

Love each character

I loved the way the writing was done and the narrator was awesome. I would feel honored to read other books by this writer.

great

I loved this book. however, I have read better works by this author. I still enjoyed it....I always do....

Wonderful job!

Vanessa Miller does a wonderful job writing a meaningful and wholesome story with intriguing characters!

A teachable story

This story has the ability to touch your heart, and change your life. Forgiving those who have hurt us, can be very hard. But life is so much better once you do.