What could be worse than receiving one of
‘those’ telegrams during WWII? You’ve heard of the telegrams, there were
usually two. One to say that your loved one is injured, missing, etc. and the next one
fells the final blow: your loved one is dead. What could be worse than receiving one of
the dreaded missives? How about being the one to deliver them? Family after family, day
in, day out - is the life of Andy Gilbert. Andy is the sole survivor of an auto accident
that killed his parents and left him maimed. Because of his injury, Andy is excused from
the armed services and instead he takes the job delivering telegrams.
There is a lot of superstition in Andy’s
town, Haven Pennsylvania. Soon, town folks shun the young bachelor. They seem to feel if
they don’t have contact with him, he will not deliver the deadly telegram. Andy sinks
into depression and finds comfort in visiting his parent’s graves.
Estella Nelson is an elderly widow who is
lonely and depends on her faith in God, and visits to her husband’s grave for company
and comfort. Here she meets a sad, lonely young man, Andy Gilbert. She begins to pray for
him.
Ms. Peterson scatters little bits of stardust
throughout Andy’s life, until we are almost shouting for him to open up and discover
the eternal hope God offers. Where there is God, there is always hope.
SILENT STAR
is a small book, written simply and easily read. It is I suppose a seasonal book,
delivering gifts of love, hope, grace, and God’s mercy, between its covers. But, I
will have my copy out all year long. When you buy your edition this year, buy a few extras
to give to those you love, or those who seem as if something is missing in their lives.
Merry Christmas.
Reviewed for Road to Romance by Linda Mae Baldwin
December 5, 2003
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