Home Song
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Bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer explores the fragile bonds that exist between family members, the strength it takes to hold them together, and the true meaning of unconditional love in this powerful New York Times bestseller Principal Tom Gardner comes face-to-face with a past indiscretion when a new student transfers to his school: Kent Arens. Tom only has to look at him to see that this teenager is the son he never knew he had, the result of a one-night stand on the eve of Tom's wedding years before. Though impressed with the intelligent, athletic, and polite young man, Tom is devastated by the effect of Kent's presence on his family. To Tom's wife, Claire, Kent is the symbol of an act of betrayal so wrenching she cannot forgive her husband. To their daughter, Chelsea, he is the boy she begins to fall for -until she learns the truth. And to their son, Robby, he is a rival in the classroom and on the football field -and the force driving his parents apart. As the Gardners careen toward disaster, they test the foundation of trust and respect that their family was built on -and learn that love leaves no choice but forgiveness
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:039914014X
ISBN13:9780399140143
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Putnam Adult
Length:366 Pages
Weight:1.56 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 6.3" x 9.4"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 12 and higher
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Contemporary Domestic Life Fiction Historical Literature & Fiction Romance Women's FictionCustomer Reviews
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one of her best books ever!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
i loved this book! a story of a drama that perhaps could happen in every family.i couldn`t put it down.
My first Spencer book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I like to read for relazation after a busy day at work. This was my first Lavyrle Spencer book and was given to me by my wife as a Christmas present. Since I'm in my late 40's, I found the possibility of this happening very real. A couple who has been married 18 years suddenly finds out that the husband has an illegitimate son, he knew nothing about, that is the same age as one of his children. It's a story about how all involved handle, or mishandle, the situation. A wonderful story and I plan to read many more of her books.
DELIGHTFUL READ
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Lavyrle is one of those gifted story tellers that keep you turning pages. Although I've enjoyed every book she's written, so far, Endearment and Home Song have been my favorites. I'm not alwyas looking for "the great American novel", and after a long day of work, I just want to be entertained - not challenged. Lavyrle tells wonderful stories and at the end of them all, you can't help but continue to think of the characters; how you might have handled the situation or what you might have said. Home Song posed the difficult question as to how an entire family was asked to handle news of infedelity, and a child that another woman bore, and will now have to be acknowledged both emotionally and financially. The end of the story cleaned up a lot like a one hour television drama, but I don't feel that in any way negated the rest of the book. Don't be afraid to purchase this one. It's a keeper.
AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL READ!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Eighteen years ago, onthe week of his marriage to his pregnant fiancée, Tom Gardner had aone night stand with Monica Arens. Now, a happily married man andfather of two, Tom's world is turned upside down when he meets the illegitimate son he never knew he had, Kent Arens, the product of that night so long. He loves his wife and his children with all is heart and is afraid that he will lose them when finding out about Kent. HOME SONG is a wonderful story about a family's struggle to stay united and confront a problem that may well be a blessing. It is a magnificent read that I know you'll enjoy. Trust me! END
YET ANOTHER TERRIFIC STORY BY LAVYRLE!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I loved this book - I had a hard time putting it down! I really felt sorry for Claire. When she found out a terrible secret after 18 years of marriage and two children, it broke her heart and mine, too! I really liked how LaVyrle created this story, and I was very happy with the ending! This is a terrific, must-read story!
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