Friday, November 1, 2019

In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport - A Book Review

In the Cradle Lies (Tree of Life)    Olivia Newport


In In the Cradle Lies we again meet genealogist Jillian Parisi-Duffy and her father, Nolan Duffy. Jillian and Nolan are two of the most selfless, caring characters you might ever meet, however, this sometimes makes them the greatest busybodies you might ever meet. They may have never met a boundary they wouldn't breach, but the author successfully molds them into people you can love in spite of this character flaw, a flaw that is used to open up the way for readers to step into the lives of those around whom the stories in this series center; in this case, Tucker Kintzler and his deceased grandfather, Matthew Ryder. On his deathbed Matthew placed a heavy burden on Tucker's shoulders, one too heavy for him to bear alone.

In the Cradle Lies is a story of family secrets and the shame that keeps them buried. It is also the story of being set free by the truth, and the willingness to share the truth with others. I recommend this book to those who need encouragement to face truth and step out of shame created by themselves or forced upon them by others. I recommend it to those who enjoy books where characters unfold and wisdom is revealed. I am grateful to have received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no monetary compensation.

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