Waiting for the Light to Change

By Annette Haws

Sarah's had difficult years before - what high school teacher hasn't? - but this year is the worst. Although Sarah's managed as a single mother well enough, she's frequently exhausted and still angry... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159955156X
• ISBN13: 9781599551562
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Cedar Fort
• Length: 329 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Characters you really care about

Waiting For The Light To Change is a book that immerses you in the setting and the characters' lives. As a former high school debater, I was transported back to debate meets, bus rides, off-the-wall characters, and the thrill of taking home a trophy. But more than that, I found myself returning to the book to see if Sarah would find her way back to her family, friends and a man that genuinely cares about her. This story is one about redemption and the fact that it's never to late to turn over a new leaf.

a must read for everyone

This is a book of genuine emotion--much of it taking place in a high school setting which we can all relate to in some way. It insightfully explores friendships and relationships between teachers, students, parents and staff. It also delves into the complexities of the modern family, with ex's, steps, and grands. The dialog is clever and entertaining and the action moves foreward briskly. The protagonist, Sarah, may not always be perfect, but she is always real. I can't wait for another book by this talented author.

Great Read

Annette Haws first book is a great read. I always wondered what was going to happen next after I set it down. Her themes of self discovery, family and teacher student relationships and perservance relate to real life. I can relate to the main character's desire to "escape to Nova Scotia" when life gets tough. I enjoyed reading this book

A Universal Situation

Sarah Williams' story shows the hard work we all face to get past the rage of abandonment and moving toward forgiving so that we can be free to enjoy the next part of our life. I found myself cheering for Sarah's inner strength when it surfaced, and then, when it faded and she behaved like a child, I wanted to slap her. But that's the process, isn't it? Two steps forward, one step back. She cannot let go of the past: it's her red stop light. My husband said, "I have never heard you shout at a book before." Read it. You will too. I gained a new respect for what high school teachers put up with. I highly recommend this book, because you can discover what it took to get Sarah to her green light. If ever you've felt abandoned, this is the book for you. Maybe you'll find your red light changing, too. This is a wonderful story and an amazing first novel.

Compelling book about small town America

I thoroughly enjoyed Annette Haws' novel "Waiting for the Light to Change." It is a story about Sarah, a high school debate teacher, who has had some difficult challenges in her own life, and is still having challenges as a single mom trying to coach the debate team as well as raise a family by herself. She is especially concerned about her shy teenage daughter, Jenny, and is thrown a curve by the return of an ex-husband after a long absence. The challenges multiply as she is forced to deal with a couple of senior boys on the debate team who are determined to make life miserable for Sarah and dominate the team. As Sarah tries to cope, you experience her anger, revenge and frustration, but also joy and forgiveness. Annette Haws has a wonderful witty way of helping the reader relate to teenagers, and I particularly enjoyed her descriptions of the high school scene and small town America. You also gain a deep appreciation for wonderful dedicated teachers. After I began reading "Waiting for the Light to Change" I was enjoying it so much, I actually took it to my office to read during lunch or break time.