

Prayers for Sale
Books | Fiction / Women
3.7
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Sandra Dallas
Hennie Comfort is eighty-six and has lived in the mountains of Middle Swan, Colorado since before it was Colorado. Nit Spindle is just seventeen and newly married. She and her husband have just moved to the high country in search of work. It's 1936 and the depression has ravaged the country and Nit and her husband have suffered greatly. Hennie notices the young woman loitering near the old sign outside of her house that promises "Prayers For Sale". Hennie doesn't sell prayers, never has, but there's something about the young woman that she's drawn to. The harsh conditions of life that each have endured create an instant bond and an unlikely friendship is formed, one in which the deepest of hardships are shared and the darkest of secrets are confessed. Sandra Dallas has created an unforgettable tale of a friendship between two women, one with surprising twists and turns, and one that is ultimately a revelation of the finest parts of the human spirit.
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More Details:
Author
Sandra Dallas
Pages
320
Publisher
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published Date
2010-04-01
ISBN
1429962372 9781429962377
Ratings
Google: 2
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"I was a huge fan of Dallas's Persian Pickle Club, so the reviews of Prayers for Sale got my attention. I found myself immediately drawn into the world of Hennie Comfort. With the first mention of "her life's deepest secret" you become engrossed in discovering the story's mysteries. Dallas has an intricate way of developing her characters that pulls you in (this applies not only to the main story but also to each of Hennie's tales). Personally, however, my truly favorite part of the book was seeing the Massie family again. I do wish Blue would have made an appearance as he was always my favorite, but it was nice to see that Baby had a new name. Nice touch. This is a richly developed story for anyone who likes that small town touch and a story that is truly about women."
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