Flowers in the Snow (Betty's Book)

The Edenville Series, Book 1

By: Danielle Stewart

Narrated by: Robin Rowan

Remembering the past can be like buying a return ticket for a train you aren't sure you want to board.

Rocking away on her peaceful front porch, Betty Grafton receives sad news which forces her to relive the darkest moments of her life. Surrounded by her family, a captive audience hanging onto her every word, she weaves the tale of how an unlikely and controversial friendship shaped her into the woman she is today. Exposing her own mistakes, fears, and soul deep heartbreak, Betty shares the hard truth about growing up in the South in the 1960s.

Though the years have blown by with hurricane force, the ache in her heart feels fresh. The threat of harm still chills her to the core. Yet the joy of friendship continues to sustain her.

©2015 Danielle Stewart (P)2015 Danielle Stewart

Very good read

Fantastic book I say and listened in one evening looking forward to MORE in this series

Carolina in the 60s

One of the best stories about life in the south during the perilous times of 60s, the riots, demonstrations and segregation. Well written, with great compassion and understanding . . . and thought about the ignorance which led to the violent acts and hatred by the KKK . . . one of the most shameful and sad times in American history. Told from a most personal view point, Flowers in the Snow, is a beautiful testimony of what only a few people of great conviction and great love can do . . . with many unexpected twists and turns, it will fill you with sadness, joy and hope . . . I can't wait for the next in the series . . .

Listen to it over and over

This is probably my favorite book that has been released in recent years. I have read and listened to this over and over. The history grabs you and pulls you in. The characters become family in your mind. The writing is done so well you feel like you are sitting on the porch with the family listening to the story. You feel like you are in the race to get away from the mean boys. The vocals for the reading are done so well that you lose yourself in the story.

Touching and Emotional in the best way possible.

What made the experience of listening to Flowers in the Snow (Betty's Book) the most enjoyable?

The story is so amazingly touching. Danielle Stewart writes at an emotional level that few other author I know can achieve. Betty has been a favorite in the past and her story is simply amazing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Flowers in the Snow (Betty's Book)?

This book deals with several Civil Rights issues but at a personal level in the characters POV, I'm from the north and although you glaze over the history of the movement it was an eye opener for me in a way and to have it put from a personal perspective makes it more real than the facts we so often hear. I know this is a fictional story, but it is told very well.

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

Robin Rowan is new to me, but I will be on the lookout for more of her work. She did an Amazing job with this book

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A strong woman, a compelling story.

Amazing

Tears and tears.....I loved this book. It was from a time in my life that was dark and painful. With what we are seeing today it saddens me that things have not changed as much as some of thought and hoped for. Thank you for a wonderful book.