A Steady Rain

This book fits with my passion "Why We Need Girlfriends." A Bible study book I'll be talking about another day. The family relationships in the book are great. Healing between family members. Grandmother and grandson bonding. But the group of women with failing eyesight that band together do more than the doctors or family for Birdie. Girlfriends are friends who stick closer than relatives. Seeing Things made me laugh out... Read Full Review

Just finished this in our book club--highly recommend reading it. We all found a common thread woven through the story for a fun and touching discussion time we were all able to relate to. Storyline is very fitting for today's challenging family life, including blended family relationships. You will immediately relate to every character and identify with the struggles of everyday life faced at any age. The author brought... Read Full Review

I was drawn into this story as though Birdie were a close family friend! From the very beginning, she captured my heart and I had to stick with her through her struggles and triumphs. I will recommend this book to many and plan to give several as gifts. Macular degeneration is a dreaded condition, and Patti depicted the life with it very well, but also encouraged us all to live life with whatever disabilities we have...to... Read Full Review

Patti Hill's choice of an older woman with macular degeneration might seem an unlikely character to be drawn to. But make no mistake, if Birdie Wainwright were a real person, you would want her for your grandmother .. or at the very least, your best friend. The rest of the cast of characters complete this story of struggling family relationships, forgiveness, and love. An unexpected bonus is that I learned new information... Read Full Review