Synopsis The unnamed narrator, her fiance having chosen the priesthood over her, begins a journey to true romance after seeing an ad that says "the light of heaven isn't as bright as this engagement ring."
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1994-07-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 9.0 in | | Width: | 6.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 16.8 oz |
Publisher's Note The lives and hopes of the colorful inhabitants of a richly detailed, close-knit Polish-Catholic neighborhood in Massachusetts intermingle in a witty and warmhearted story of broken dreams, romance, family, and faith. A first novel.
Industry Reviews "I barrelled through this bighearted story....A multifaceted, unflawed gem!" Wally Lamb
"Wonderful...I can't imagine a single reader who will be disappointed....a charmer." Washington Post Book World - Carolyn Banks
"A sweet, laugh-aloud tale of family, lost love, and self-discovery." Boston Globe - B.J. Roche
"Undeniable offbeat charm....depicts a world so ordinary that it seems perversely exotic." Boston Sunday Globe - Amanda Heller
"Engaging....[A] wry yet warm rendering of a community where strong mothers rule and meek daughters find creative ways to rebel." Glamour - Laura Mathews
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