Ripples Through Time

De: Lincoln Cole

Narrado por: Don Foote

Calvin is alone for the first time in over 60 years after his wife, Emily, died. He isn't taking it well. A longtime family friend, Edward White, comes to check on him and talk him out of doing the unthinkable. He just hopes he isn't too late to help.

Help, however, isn't always the easiest thing to give, and it can be even more difficult to accept....

Love, loss, and forgiveness weave inextricably into this human tale of friendship and hope.

©2015 Lincoln Cole (P)2015 Lincoln Cole

Well-written book about the complexities of life

This was an interesting book, and though the subject is a bit dark, I find it very relatable. The struggles of the characters are all very real. What I find of particular interest is that the novel centers around an 83-year-old male, Calvin, grieving the loss of his wife and ready to end his life. I don't think there are that many novels out there that deal with aging, so that in itself makes it a unique story. I thought the characters were interesting, and it was interesting to see their stories as they reminisced. I listened to the Audible audio book narrated by Don Foote, and I enjoyed his narration. I thought he gave fitting voices to each of the characters and his pacing was good. Overall, its an interesting novel, perfect for fans of books about the complexities of life.

Sweet Love Story

What did you love best about Ripples Through Time?

I enjoyed how it slowly unravelled the story of Calvin and Emily's life through stories of their lives told by several different people

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ripples Through Time?

One of the most memorable moments of the book was the funeral.

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

This is the first Don Foote narration I've listened to

Wonderful, complicated love

If you could sum up Ripples Through Time in three words, what would they be?

Poignant. Reflective. Satisfying.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ripples Through Time?

Definitely the funeral.

What about Don Foote’s performance did you like?

The tone and timbre of his voice was perfect for a book about a 79 year old but his skill kept the narration fresh.

If you could take any character from Ripples Through Time out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Bethany - she's a straight shooter and compassionate.

Any additional comments?

Ripples Through Time is an exquisite, thoughtful examination of life, love and the mosaic of memories that make us who we are. I loved this book because it kept unfolding in meaning and substance as it went along, which is why literary fiction is so rewarding. Calvin is not a simple man, nor is the life he shared with his late wife Millie or the relationship he has with his grown children. But there is depth there and complex joy and a strength that made this book a winner for me. I guarantee you will find yourself pausing every now and then because something you've read has triggered a memory and if you're like me you'll also find yourself picking up the phone to make sure that the people in your life know how much you really love them. Excellent book!

Well done

Thank you Mr. Foote. Very enjoyable to listen to. I'm recommending it to my friends.

Ripples Through Time

Any additional comments?

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.

This was an emotional rollercoaster of a novel. It really made you feel alongside the main character, who is depressed and lonely after the loss of his wife. Through looking back over his life, via reminiscences, the intricacies of relationships and connections and actions and life are explored and explained. I thought this book was beautiful.