Home Song

by LaVyrle Spencer

Book Overview

Bestselling author LaVyrle Spencer explores the fragile bonds that exist between family members, the strength it takes to hold them together, and the true meaning of unconditional love in this powerful New York Times bestseller Principal Tom Gardner comes face-to-face with a past indiscretion when a new student transfers to his school: Kent Arens. Tom only has to look at him to see that this teenager is the son he never knew he had, the result of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039914014X
• ISBN13: 9780399140143
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Putnam Adult
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

one of her best books ever!

i loved this book! a story of a drama that perhaps could happen in every family.i couldn`t put it down.

My first Spencer book

I like to read for relazation after a busy day at work. This was my first Lavyrle Spencer book and was given to me by my wife as a Christmas present. Since I'm in my late 40's, I found the possibility of this happening very real. A couple who has been married 18 years suddenly finds out that the husband has an illegitimate son, he knew nothing about, that is the same age as one of his children. It's a story about how all involved handle, or mishandle, the situation. A wonderful story and I plan to read many more of her books.

DELIGHTFUL READ

Lavyrle is one of those gifted story tellers that keep you turning pages. Although I've enjoyed every book she's written, so far, Endearment and Home Song have been my favorites. I'm not alwyas looking for "the great American novel", and after a long day of work, I just want to be entertained - not challenged. Lavyrle tells wonderful stories and at the end of them all, you can't help but continue to think of the characters; how you might have handled the situation or what you might have said. Home Song posed the difficult question as to how an entire family was asked to handle news of infedelity, and a child that another woman bore, and will now have to be acknowledged both emotionally and financially. The end of the story cleaned up a lot like a one hour television drama, but I don't feel that in any way negated the rest of the book. Don't be afraid to purchase this one. It's a keeper.

AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL READ!

Eighteen years ago, onthe week of his marriage to his pregnant fiancée, Tom Gardner had aone night stand with Monica Arens. Now, a happily married man andfather of two, Tom's world is turned upside down when he meets the illegitimate son he never knew he had, Kent Arens, the product of that night so long. He loves his wife and his children with all is heart and is afraid that he will lose them when finding out about Kent. HOME SONG is a wonderful story about a family's struggle to stay united and confront a problem that may well be a blessing. It is a magnificent read that I know you'll enjoy. Trust me! END

YET ANOTHER TERRIFIC STORY BY LAVYRLE!

I loved this book - I had a hard time putting it down! I really felt sorry for Claire. When she found out a terrible secret after 18 years of marriage and two children, it broke her heart and mine, too! I really liked how LaVyrle created this story, and I was very happy with the ending! This is a terrific, must-read story!