Leaving Eden

By Amber Esplin

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Having been relocated to London by their parents, Judith and her cancer-stricken younger brother, Gabriel, find themselves living in an ancient schoolhouse so their parents can research and microfilm the school? s historical records. While his mother and father are preoccupied down in the archives, Gabriel remains upstairs, wasting away. Judith begins to worry that their family ties are wasting away, too.

An old silver heart-shaped pendant and visits from a ghostly apparition of a young boy seem to hold the key to her family? s past, and future.

As Judith learns more about her ancestors and the history of the heart pendant, she is able to see her parents with greater compassion. She is tempted to give up on them but begins to realize that what her family needs, more than anything, is each other.

Product Details: Format: Paperback Print: Black & White Size: 6x9 Page Count: 242 ISBN: 9781555178079 Imprint: Bonneville Books Office Use: 1L111

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555178073
• ISBN13: 9781555178079
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Bonneville
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Refreshingly honest and comforting

From start to finish, "Leaving Eden" is a remarkably well-written and free-flowing novel, replete with smooth transitional dialogue and fantastic character development. The author, Amber Esplin, vividly illuminates the struggles and journeys of individuals in their quest to meaningfully communicate and forge lasting relationships with family members and loved ones. By humbling themselves and accepting Christ's atonement, they come to know that the worth of souls is great. The author also skillfully introduces the reader to an unnamed boy, who figures prominently throughout the novel. This unique concept of an unnamed major character fits perfectly into the storyline. In order to convey ideas of such depth and substance, Amber Esplin, in addition to her immense talent as a writer, is obviously an extremely sensitive and caring woman as well. The author delicately balances the range of emotions experienced by readers learning about the Casey family and their ancestors. The great welding link, the Disciples of Christ Schoole for Boys and Girles, is the setting for most of the story. Amber Esplin's keen sense of subtle humor allows the reader to laugh often; just as important, her wit is never at the expense of others. At other times, the reader is subdued as he or she relates to the trials, challenges, and shortcomings of the characters in the novel. In a beautiful and natural way, Amber Esplin gracefully weaves together several stories of faith and works, as Caseys past and present hope and pray that the hearts of children and parents will seek, find, and strengthen one another in love. "Leaving Eden" has further motivated me to cherish the relationships I have with family and friends, and instilled in me a gratitude for the encouragement and other spiritual gifts they so freely share. Thank you, Amber, for writing such a wonderful book!