Wrapped in Rain
By Charles Martin
- Release Date: 2011-09-05
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
Two half-brothers try to survive the fallout of their traumatic childhood and their abusive, alcoholic father in this tender and beautiful story about the power of forgiveness.
On a sprawling Southern estate, Tucker and his younger brother, Mutt, were raised by their housekeeper, Miss Ella Rain, who loved the motherless boys like her own. Hiring her to take care of Waverly Hall and the boys was the only good thing their abusive and alcoholic father ever did.
When his brother escapes from a mental hospital and an old girlfriend appears with her son and a black eye, Tucker is forced to return home and face the agony of his tragic past.
Though Miss Ella has been gone for many years, Tucker can still hear her voice—and her prayers. "Life is a battle, but you can’t fight it with your fists. You got to fight it with your heart." But finding peace and starting anew will take a measure of grace that Tucker scarcely believes in.
Wrapped in Rain follows Tucker’s journey from brokenness to healing through the everlasting power of love.
Standalone contemporary Christian fiction (approx. 85,000 words)Also by Charles Martin: The Record Keeper, The Mountain Between Us, When Crickets Cry, and Chasing Fireflies Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Reviews
Perfect.
5By magrock8Omg, I cried and cried. Love this so much. Just perfect.Absolutely heaven
5By Undertaker TrilogySince reading my first Charles Martin book “The Dead Don’t Dance” I have loved everything he writes. They move me so much! You can’t not enjoy this story of good triumphing over evil…trust me!Worth the read
5By lissalou55I have to admit, I struggled to get into this book at first. I got lost in the details but that probably due to not reading a back summary first. Once I figured out what the story was, everything started clicking. His books are always so vivid in the details and just such wonderful, heatbreaking and hopeful journeys. I’ve loved every story I’ve read of his and can always trust in his ability to spin a deep, riveting, and thought provoking tale that will keep me up late into the night.Touching
5By nb2199This is a beautiful, tender story on so many levels. Gets to the heart of what truly matters in life.Wrapped in Rain
5By Maura J.A terrific faith-filled story. I worked in an adult psychiatric inpatient hospital unit in the 1970's so the recounting of Mutt's medication and treatment was pretty much what I saw happen. The Biblical wisdom and love of Miss Ella was inspiring. A realistic story of horrendous atrocity against the boys and what the love and wisdom of Miss Ella could do to help them survive and later thrive. A wonderful story of resilience and faith.Wrapped in Rain
5By Bjplus10I spent all day, comfy and snug, reading this entire book. It wrapped me in warmth and love. I truly loved this book.Love love love
5By MrsDowns11I think this is my favorite of Charles Martin's books. Such a powerful story. Moved me to tears.Wrapped in rain
5By dgillanOne of my all-time favorite books. You will not be disappointed. Beautifully written, emotional, and filled with love.Amazing...
5By Bex93An amazing novel beautifully written as always. So many life lessons are twisted in the book. I would recommend this book to anyone!
