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: | 1995-08-01 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Height: | 8.5 in | | Width: | 5.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 8.8 oz |
Publisher's Note The dutiful daughter of Polish-Catholic parents works at the Fast Foto, watching other people's lives develop into full color. When her fiance leaves her at the altar, she is left with only a diamond ring. The local Pennysaver announces "The lite of heaven isn't as brite as this engagement ring", which encourages her to begin her journey to true romance.
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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