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    Review & Preorder of The Art of Rivers by Janet Ferguson

    May 23, 2019 in my point of view

    Rivers Sullivan bears both visible and invisible scars—those on her shoulder from a bullet wound and those on her heart from the loss of her fiancé during the same brutal attack. Not even her background as an art therapist can help her regain her faith in humanity. Still, she scrapes together the courage to travel to St. Simons Island to see the beach cottage and art gallery she’s inherited from her fiancé. When she stumbles upon recovering addicts running her gallery, she’s forced to reckon with her own healing.

    After the tragic drowning of his cousin, James Cooper Knight spends his days trying to make up for his past mistakes. He not only dedicates his life to addiction counseling, but guilt drives him to the water, searching for others who’ve been caught unaware of the quickly rising tides of St. Simons. When he rescues a peculiar blond woman and her sketch pad from a sandbar, then delivers this same woman to his deceased grandmother’s properties, he knows things are about to get even more complicated.

    Tragic circumstances draw Cooper and Rivers closer, but they fight their growing feelings. Though Cooper’s been sober for years, Rivers can’t imagine trusting her heart to someone in recovery, and he knows a relationship with her will only rip his family further apart. Distrust and guilt are only the first roadblocks they must overcome if they take a chance on love.

    my point of view:

    Honestly, I am so blessed that Janet Ferguson has allowed me to read this story prior to release date. I can tell you this book got to me in so many ways, the realism behind addiction and sorrow and rehabilitation is so spot on, Janet sincerely nailed this story from all angles. This work of fiction is so much more than a love story…it is the story of anyone who has been touched by addiction, the wife of an alcoholic, the mother of a drug addict, the survivor of a brutal, senseless attack, the parents who have lost a child much to young, or someone struggling with their own guilt ….……goodness, I do not think there is a soul out there that has not experienced some sort of the tragedies this book entails.

    And yet…..and yet, there is hope. There is God and forgiveness and recovery. I cannot even begin to tell you how personally emotional this book was to me, I have struggled as a family member in a few of these tragedies covered, and still continue to pray and fight for my loved ones every single day. There are no easy answers, and there is no magic button. There is Jesus. He is the answer for all the struggles….there is no promises that this life will be easy, but He does promise to walk with us every step of the way. I cannot emphasize enough that while this is a work of fiction, it truly addresses real life issues in a non-fiction way.

    I struggle every single day with what addiction has done to members of my family. It frustrates me and makes me angry and scared……reading a novel such as this one has truly opened my eyes and heart to what others go through, including the recovering addict themselves. Thank you, Janet Ferguson, for putting pen to paper and bringing this story to life…even now, days later I sit here and cry as I write this review.

    About Janet W. Ferguson

    Janet W. Ferguson grew up in Mississippi and received a degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Mississippi. She has served her church as a children’s minister and a youth volunteer. An avid reader, she worked as a librarian at a large public high school. Janet and her husband have two grown children, one really smart dog, and a few cats that allow them to share the space.

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    1. AvatarElaine Stock says

      May 23, 2019 at 7:20 am

      This sounds like a gripping story!

      • AvatarJanet Ferguson says

        May 23, 2019 at 2:01 pm

        Thank you, Elaine!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 23, 2019 at 4:13 pm

        It’s a tough one for sure…so well worth the read!

    2. AvatarTrudy says

      May 23, 2019 at 10:24 am

      Paula, once again you’ve introduced me to a new author, and your review draws me in and makes me want to read the book!

      • AvatarJanet Ferguson says

        May 23, 2019 at 2:02 pm

        Trudy, I hope you enjoy the story!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 23, 2019 at 4:14 pm

        Oh my, you must read Janet’s books they are all wonderful, Trudy. Thank you so much!

    3. AvatarJanet Ferguson says

      May 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      Thank you so much for this review. It is such a tough subject, but God is hope. He is our heart’s healer no matter what side of addiction we land. Prayers and hugs and love sent to you!
      Janet

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 23, 2019 at 4:15 pm

        Bless you, Janet, you have written this story with such heart and hope!

    4. AvatarKathy says

      May 25, 2019 at 8:16 am

      This review is very touching and very Paula! Paula your words always have a way of touching so many. I have already preordered it and looking forward to reading it. Sounds like Janet has brought fiction to life and it will be addressing issues that haunt so many of our day to day lives. Thank you, Janet!
      Paula, have you ever thought about writing a book. You seem to me to have the gift of words.
      Thank you for your point of view ❣️

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        May 25, 2019 at 10:32 am

        Kathy, you are such a darling! I know this book will touch your heart as it did mine!

      • AvatarJanet Ferguson says

        May 26, 2019 at 7:04 pm

        Kathy,
        Paula’s words are so touching. Maybe she will write a book someday! Thank you for preordering! I hope you enjoy 🙂
        Blessings,
        Janet

        • AvatarPaula Marie says

          May 27, 2019 at 10:22 am

          Ha – I believe I will leave the writing to the professionals, thank you very much, lol!

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