The Prayer Box
By Lisa Wingate
- Release Date: 2013-08-16
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist, Christy Award Finalist, Christianity Today Book Award Finalist!
"THE PRAYER BOX is a masterpiece of story and skill."-- Debbie Macomber, NYT #1 Bestselling Author
"A good option for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Mary Alice Monroe" - Library Journal
When Iola Anne Poole, an old-timer on Hatteras Island, passes away in her bed at ninety-one, the struggling young mother in her rental cottage, Tandi Jo Reese, finds herself charged with the task of cleaning out Iola's rambling Victorian house.
Running from a messy, dangerous past, Tandi never expects to find more than a temporary hiding place within Iola's walls, but everything changes with the discovery of eighty-one carefully decorated prayer boxes, one for each year, spanning from Iola's youth to her last days. Hidden in the boxes is the story of a lifetime, written on random bits of paper--the hopes and wishes, fears and thoughts of an unassuming but complex woman passing through the seasons of an extraordinary, unsung life filled with journeys of faith, observations on love, and one final lesson that could change everything.
This masterfully woven tale includes:
• A lush, southern setting
• Themes of past mistakes, faith, and redemption
• A touch of romance
Perfect for fans of Christian women’s fiction, this novel now includes discussion questions for book clubs.
Reviews
The Prayer Boxes
5By DunoirLoved this book, what a great read!Beautiful heart felt Book
5By PammeoneMade me cry. I so believe in miracles and I believe that Our Father sends them our way if we only open our eyes. Beautiful book. Thank you for writing it.Great book with well developed characters. Prayers are powerful.
5By LM0025You will learn of a woman’s faith through her letters to God and of a young woman trying to look forward instead of back at a trauma filled youth.The Prayer Box
5By Me deuceThis is the second time I’ve read The Prayer Box. It was more meaningful this time around as I am further along in my journey in knowing my Lord and Savior. I hope you enjoy getting to know both Iola and Tandi.The Prayer Box
5By ChristieVIExcellent…hard to put down!Well spent tears reading
5By sdterryWhat a beautiful reminder of God’s grace and provision.Sweet tale of redemption set in the Outer Banks.
4By avomariaEasy reading. Interesting characters. Look forward to the development of these people in the remainder of the series. The Outer Banks = a Bucket List item for sure.The Prayer Box
5By BJ261Truly a story to uplift the spirit! We never fully know how everyday encounters and small acts of kindness can change the course of someone’s life.The Prayer Box
5By DHoly613Captivating ...I easily visualise each character and felt as though I was living the story.The Prayer Box
5By 81toyotaThis book was incredible! The history it shared as well as the wonderful characters kept this a page turner for me! It has romance, suspense and keeps you wanting more as you read though this story. The content of each prayer box was a chapter in a wonderful woman's life. I may consider starting a prayer box of my own!The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate
5By Yjack1This was a wonderfully, encouraging book of hope and restoration of a broken relationship between a mother and her children. Realizing that the storms of life can't break us, if we allow God to direct us through the storms! Wonderful!!!The Prayer Box
5By Aussie RobbyWhat a beautifully unfolding story of faith, hope, love, respect and self worth. Thank youBeautiful writing
5By Little chiroI have highlighted so many quotes from this book. The writing in the letters was so beautiful and poignant.Prayer box
5By Tower847Unique and inspiring. A really great read. The kind of story that you want to take your time reading and something that you can read and re-read. Great characters. Absolutely loved this one.Beautiful!
5By 123justbetweenunmeBeautiful, inspiring, insightful, lovely, touching.Lovely book
4By Bloat this sail clamI thought this was so sweet and wholesome. I think it was such a lovely way to experience and understand faith outside of the context of religion; faith as a way of life, as a way of living and loving.Tuesday book club member
5By RadvinoLoved this book. Did not want it to end. Looking forward to the Story KeeperThe Prayer Box
5By AvidReaderForeverI have read many books by Lisa Wingate and Tending Roses is my favorite but The Prayer Box is a close second. Do you want to live in fear or faith? You must read the book if you have ever asked yourself this question.The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate
5By AkaycullinsLoved this book.
