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First Line Friday: All Manner of Things

Happy Friday Everyone :)


I've been absent from the last First Line Friday's, mainly due to my crazy work schedule, and I'm so very excited to be back this time to share the first line of an amazing book I'm currently reading.


If you're unfamiliar, First Line Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Hoarding Books, and involves sharing the first line of the book you're currently reading.



All Manner of Things by Suzie Finkbeiner:




Release Date: June 4th, 2019


About The Book:


When Annie Jacobson's brother Mike enlists as a medic in the Army in 1967, he hands her a piece of paper with the address of their long-estranged father. If anything should happen to him in Vietnam, Mike says, Annie must let their father know. 

In Mike's absence, their father returns to face tragedy at home, adding an extra measure of complication to an already tense time. As they work toward healing and pray fervently for Mike's safety overseas, letter by letter the Jacobsons must find a way to pull together as a family, regardless of past hurts. In the tumult of this time, Annie and her family grapple with the tension of holding both hope and grief in the same hand, even as they learn to turn to the One who binds the wounds of the brokenhearted.

Author Susie Finkbeiner invites you into the Jacobson family's home and hearts during a time in which the chaos of the outside world touched their small community in ways they never imagined.


(from goodreads)



About The Author:


Susie Finkbeiner is the CBA bestselling author of A Cup of Dust, A Trail of Crumbs, and A Song of Home

Her most recent novel, All Manner of Things, releases in June, 2019 with Revell. 

She serves on the Breathe Christian Writers Conference planning committee, volunteers her time at Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and speaks at retreats and women's events across the state. Susie and her husband have three children and live in West Michigan.


(from goodreads)


My Thoughts:

While I'm not too far into this one, I'm already captivated by what a beautifully told story it is. Susie Finkbeiner has a way of really pulling the reader into the story, and I'm having a hard time putting this one down. I love the focus on familial tensions, healing and moving forward, and finding your faith no matter how dark the times. I'm very much looking forward to finding out how everything's going to wrap up.


First Line:

"We sat at the end of the dock, my father and me."




What book are you currently reading? Share the first line in the comments below, and then hop on over to Hoarding Books to see who else is participating this week!


Have a great weekend everyone, and Happy Reading!


Comments

  1. Happy Friday! My first line is from "The Pink Bonnet" by Liz Tolsma:

    "Momma, Momma, watch me."

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    1. Awww that's such a cute first line!

      Thanks so much for sharing.

      Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

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  2. I'm currently listening to this on Scribd :)

    Today on my blog I shared the first 2 lines from Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette but it's also my current read so I'll share the first line from chapter 7 where I am now: "I found my father on the roof, on his knees." It's amazing so far! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with plenty of quality reading time :)

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    1. It's such a great read isn't it!

      How is the audiobook so far?

      I definitely need to check out Until the Mountains Fall, as I've heard nothing but great things about it.

      Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a great rest of your weekend :)

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  3. I've heard great things about this story, and I'm looking forward to reading it.

    I'm sharing the opening line from The Secret to Hummingbird Cake by Celeste Fletcher McHale over on my blog today, and I'm currently reading Wickedly Charming by Kristine Grayson. I clicked "buy" on the first line of the sample:

    "Book Fair. The very words of the sign filled Mellie with loathing. Book Fair indeed. More like Book Unfair."

    Quirky, and it appeals to my sense of humour. I'm halfway through and loving it! Happy reading :)

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    1. It's an amazing read, I can't recommend it enough!

      I'm intrigued by both of the stories you just shared. I definitely need to look both of these up on goodreads!

      Thanks so much for sharing, and I hope you have a great rest of your weekend.

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  4. An intriguing first line!

    Today I’m sharing on my blog the first line from The Cowboy’s Convenient Marriage by Valerie Comer.

    Spencer Haviland had prided himself on planning his life to the tiniest detail.

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    1. Happy Saturday!

      Thanks so much for sharing. I love how intriguing this first line is!

      Have a great rest of your weekend :)

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  5. Today I'm sharing the first lines from Living Lies by Natalie Walters: "Just let go. The breeze lifted Lane Kent's auburn hair from the back of her neck." Happy Reading!

    https://moments-of-beauty.blogspot.com/2019/06/first-line-fridays-living-lies-by.html

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    1. I loved Living Lies! Natalie Walters is such a talented storyteller. This one literally kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time!

      Thanks so much for sharing :)

      I hope you had a great weekend

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