These Fragile Things
Life can change in a spilt second. And nothing you can do will stop it.
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"Very occasionally a story jumps out at you with a raw burst of originality. This is that moment." ~ Lorraine Devon Wilke, Author
As a London suburb reels from riots in neighbouring Brixton, Graham Jones finds fatherhood an increasingly frightening place. How can he hope to protect teenage daughter Judy when the world is already so different from the one he grew up in? But the future holds more fear than he can possibly imagine.
One afternoon, a wall collapses, burying Judy beneath it. Rescuers who recover her shattered body are amazed to find she's alive. Yet what emerges from the rubble will test her parents’ faith, love, and understanding of reality itself.
With her daughter’s life hanging in the balance, Elaine puts her trust in medics, but Graham’s answer is to do something he’s never done before. He gets down on his knees and prays.
When Judy defies all medical predictions, Graham proclaims her his 'miracle girl'. But that's a difficult label for anyone to live up to, let alone a vulnerable teenager. After Judy experiences what she believes to be visions, the family is exposed public speculation.
Besieged by headline-hungry journalists and desperate miracle-seekers, the Jones family begins to fracture under pressure. While Graham clings to his newfound faith, Elaine seeks escape in the arms of strangers. And refusing to be drawn into her parents’ emotional tug-of-war, Judy is adamant. She must tread her own path. Wherever it takes her.
These Fragile Things will challenge your perceptions, stir your emotions, and leave you contemplating the delicate balance between doubt and belief. Perfect for fans of The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, Ordinary Saints by Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin and The Translation of the Bones by Francesca Kay.
Are you ready for a miracle?
'If you enjoy novels that tackle big themes of mortality, the fragility of life, and the consolation of faith, you’ll fall in love with These Fragile Things.' ~ Heaven forbid ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
'With the trademark elegance and profound thoughtfulness one expects from this award-winning author, this emotionally-charged novel will make you reflect on belief, faith and the enduring power of love.' ~ Awesome Indies ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
‘The relationship between husband and wife is so subtle and enduringly lovely.’ ~ Sally Markwell, Book Reviewer ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
'Davis is a phenomenal writer. And this is a coming of age story like no other.” ~ Compulsion Reads ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
'This novel will be about different things depending on who’s reading it: about the internal pressures on a family in a crisis; a meditation on how teenagers and their parents negotiate changes brought on by growing up; about the difference between religion and faith and the sheer power of belief. Whatever you take away, this book will make you think.' ~ All On My Books, Book Blogger ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
‘Davis has a light touch. She writes with subtlety and nuance. And she does that most important of things, something many writers of literary fiction fail to do, she tells a good story.' ~ Angelica Reads, Book Blogger ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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