Dianne Greco

I enjoyed In the Hands of Grace, by Dianne Greco. It was a book that you felt uplifted after reading.
The story is about a middle aged woman named Susan Appleton. Her world is turned upside down after being fired from her job – her husband had passed away previously. You feel empathy for Susan as she tries to accept the changes that have come into the life of her and her teenage son. Her life slowly begins to change as she develops a relationship with her neighbor, Grace. Susan begins to realize what really matters in life, her family and their relationship, friends and how important it is to set priorities on things that really matter. I loved the wisdom from Grace and her comforting words of wisdom. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to all ages.… (mehr)

My first trip thru this book was not overwhelming - it didn't help that I received it as a e-book and sitting in front of a computer to read I've found out is not my favorite thing to do. So we learn as we go. This does not start out as a fast paced book - so I put it aside a few times - so I'm agreeing with echoesofstars, not enough bumps to keep me going. Now after going thru the reviews listed here, particularly Glenajo's - I'll be going back to this book, be more patient and read with a fresh eye. Thank you Glenajo :)… (mehr)

In the Heart of Grace is Dianne Greco’s sequel to In the Hands of Grace. Heart continues the story of Susan, who recently lost her high-powered editorial position and is settling into a new life and the changing relationships of her son, her neighbor Grace, and her new love interest, Tom. Susan’s philandering, but now deceased husband left her with feelings of inadequacy in relationships, opening the possibility of missteps on Susan’s part. Added to that her son is in the midst of teen angst, her very dear neighbor Grace is dealing with aftermath of a head injury, and her mother is coming for a visit, definitely the framework for disaster.

In the Heart of Grace, is a fun read, especially for those of us in the ‘sandwich’ generation, sandwiched between our children and our parents. Grace deals with the many facets of her life, only stumbling occasionally as her world takes on new dimensions, changing eventually for the better. I enjoyed watching Grace deal with so many of the situations that I see in my own life and the lives of those around me. I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys a lightly romantic story, but especially those in the ‘sandwich’ generation.… (mehr)