The Light of Hidden Flowers, Jennifer Handford
The Light of Hidden Flowers, Jennifer Handford
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The Light of Hidden Flowers

Author: Jennifer Handford

Narrator: Amy Rubinate, Will Damron

Unabridged: 10 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 11/10/2015


Synopsis

Book-smart Melissa Fletcher lives a predictable life in her hometown, working behind the scenes for her charismatic father in a financial career that makes perfect sense. But when her dad is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Missy is forced to step up and take over as his primary caregiver and the principal of the firm.After her father’s death, Missy finds a letter from him in which he praises her for being a dutiful daughter but admonishes her for not taking any risks in life.Devastated, Missy packs her suitcase and heads for Italy. There she meets a new friend who proposes a radical idea. Soon, Missy finds herself in impoverished India, signing away her inheritance and betting on a risky plan while rekindling a lost love.The Light of Hidden Flowers is a deeply felt story of accepting who we are while pushing our boundaries to see how much more we can become. It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to pursue our dreams.

About Jennifer Handford

A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Jennifer Handford now lives in the Washington, DC, area with her husband and three children. A first-place finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest in 2010, her first novel, Daughters for a Time, was published in 2012. People magazine hailed it as “a wrenching, resonant debut about infertility, cancer, and adoption. Grab your hankies.” In 2014, Acts of Contrition was published. The Light of Hidden Flowers is Handford’s third novel.Learn more at www.jenniferhandford.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Esil on November 27, 2015

2 ½ stars. I probably shouldn’t have read The Light of Hidden Flowers. I expect that many people will enjoy it, but it wasn’t really for me. It’s quite light and predictable. When I started it, I had just finished a very heavy book and something light seemed like the right thing. After a while, my n......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on August 02, 2015

See this review on 1776books.net... [URL not allowed] What does it mean to really live? Are we meant to take life by the horns and suck every ounce we can out of it, or is better to just sit back and let others do it? In Jennifer Handford's The Light of Hidden Flowers, the answe......more

Goodreads review by L.A. on September 14, 2015

Posted first to Blog Critics as Book Review: 'The Light of Hidden Flowers,' A Novel by Jennifer Handford. In The Light of Hidden Flowers by Jennifer Handford, we are introduced to a touching and realistic relationship between a father and his daughter. Melissa Fletcher works with her father who she a......more

Goodreads review by Rob on December 20, 2015

I received this book free for review from the author or publisher in exchange for an honest review. Despite the privilege of receiving a free book, I’m absolutely candid about it below because I believe authors and readers will benefit most from honest reviews rather than vacuous 5-star reviews. The......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca (LirilAB) on October 21, 2016

Missy Fletcher is a 35 year old woman, introverted, brilliant, and works with her dad in her dad's company as a financial analyst. Her mother died in an accident when she was four, and her dad is very extroverted, well-liked, and gregarious. Though she loves her dad, she tends to feel overshadowed b......more


Quotes

“Handford’s third novel (after Acts of Contrition and Daughters for a Time) centers on identity and how the people in our lives shape our choices…Fans of Carrie Brown and Helen Simonson will enjoy this quietly moving tale.” Library Journal“Inspiring readers with a feel similar to Eat, Pray, Love, the story weaves a journey of self-growth with a meaningful reminder that the heart always knows which path is right.” —RT Book ReviewsThe Light of Hidden Flowers is a special book in the realm of self-discovery fiction. Handford has a wonderful set of skills put to use in the novel form, from smart pacing to a delightful knack for metaphors and a great capacity for warmth. None of her characters feel contrived, most especially—and importantly—our protagonist. Missy is a relatable and deeply genuine character, flawed and humble and human in a particularly endearing way. In a culture that praises its extroverts and admonishes its introverts to “put themselves out there more,” Missy is a reminder of the admirable bravery it takes to be quiet in a loud world, to be openly scared and vulnerable and to still persevere.” Literary Inklings“A deftly crafted and deeply engaging story from beginning to end, The Light of Hidden Flowers is another superbly written novel by Jennifer Handford and very highly recommended.” —Midwest Book Review“An epic journey through love, war, family, and fate. An enjoyable, interesting read with deftly drawn characters that leap to life. This book will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.” —Adele Levine, bestselling author of Run, Don't Walk: The Curious and Courageous Life Inside Walter Reed Army Medical Center