The Lighthouse Keeper

by James Michael Pratt

Book Overview

"... a tale that goes straight to the heart and brings tears to the eyes." - Booklist. Off the coast of Massachusetts, the Port Hope Lighthouse inhabitants weather the storms of life. Three... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312241135
• ISBN13: 9780312241131
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

My Personal Favorite

This is the first of James Pratt's novels that I read and it has hooked me into reading everything that he writes, both fiction and non-fiction.The Lighthouse Keeper is a beautiful story of love, devotion, and courage. No one does a better job of portraying the heart of a man than James does. While I shy away from female romance novels, I'm inspired by the characters that James creates in his novels. The Last Valentine may have been his most successful novel, but The Lighthouse Keeper is IMHO the best. It ought to be made into a movie...as long as they are faithful to the character and story line in this book. James Pratt's novels can be successful screenplays just as well as Nicholas Sparks' novels have been adapted to the big screen.

Can A BOOK BE JUDGED BY ITS COVER?

I saw this beautiful cover in the store , totally unfamiliar withthe work of James Michael Pratt. This work is a great love story.It tells of love between man and woman , yes of course. The loveof members of family bridging generations is the story. Peter O' Banyon 's oral legacy to his daughter Kathleen is touching tothe reader and teaches us lessons in life. The story for hisdaughter, telling of suffering , love , lives , and strength isa family legacy. There are many people who would relish knowingtheir first hand family stories. Having a close family member tell their story and the story of those before them is truly avaluable legacy to be cherished. The setting of the lighthousewas a beautiful image to the theme of the story as it taught theidea of strength and faith as one faced life tragedy. This novelrates very high on the list of my favorites.

Book Lifts the Human Spirit

I was inspired and lifted by James Michael Pratt's first book, The Last Valentine. Now with his second work, The Lighthouse Keeper, he proves that his first book was no fluke. Once again, Mr. Pratt has achieved that which so few fiction writers today seem able or willing to attain: a story that lifts the human spirit; speaks of love, compassion, trial and triumph-and all without the crutch of "Hollywood-style" profanity and sex. As with the lighthouse in his story, the reader is gently drawn into Mr. Pratt's book and encounters an uplifting and unforgettable experience. For all those who enjoy reading words of light, I highly recommend The Lighthouse Keeper. I can't wait for Mr. Pratt's next book!

Reading the Light

Dear Mr. Pratt,It has not been that long ago that I read your wonderful book "The Lighthouse Keeper". This book ranged in emotions so greatly that it kept me captivated. I laughed, i cried, i got angry. It was all around a wonderful book to read. I am a very giving person when it comes to sharing great works of literature. Your book is making it rounds as we speak. I'm not really sure who has it at this moment. Whoever it is, I'm sure they will enjoy it as thouroughly as I did. I applaud you on a job well done. I look forward to your next book. Sincerly A Devoted Fan,Amy J. Brown

A wonderful story with a moral.

This delightful story of personal and family trials, tribulations and triumphs will appeal to all readers. James Pratt allows his readers to share his characters' lifes as he introduces the reader to Peter, Billie, Anna, Katie and Kathleen. Life is a struggle but it also has its rewards. As I was reading, I felt empathy for the characters. I laughed with them; I cried with them. I experienced their misery and I experienced their joy. Seldom has a book pulled at my heart and emotions as much as "Lighthouse Keeper" did. James Pratt has not just written a wonderful story but also a book that teaches a moral. I'm glad that i read "Lighthouse Keeper".