Do you have a hard time bonding with your in-laws?<\/strong><\/p>\nWhen Diane’s husband (Cole) father gets ill, he must return to his childhood home before his father dies. He brings Diane and his children with him – his father has never met Diane nor has he ever seen Cole’s children. Once they arrive, Diane and her children get a mean, chilly reception from Cole’s mother and sisters. Cole’s mother’s attitude places a splinter in Cole’s and Diane’s marriage, placing the welfare of their children in jeopardy. But Cole feels torn, he wants to please his mother as well as his family – he wants to make everything right but has a hard time doing this. Diane’s in-laws fail to bond with her, in spite of her repeated attempts at friendship.<\/p>\n
This was a good historical story that touches upon a lot of issues, including race, familial relationships, and rape. The book was a quick read and I highly recommend it.<\/p>\n
So, do you have a hard time bonding with your in-laws?<\/strong> Leave a comment!<\/p>\n~Cecelia Dowdy~<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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