Welcome to the blog tour for Saving Savanna by Sara Fitzgerald!
I received a complimentary eARC in exchange for my honest review of this book, as a part of the Cedar Fort Book tour.
Book blurb:
Devan can’t help but blame God for his wife’s death, so the last thing
he wants to do this holiday season is celebrate. But when his daughter,
Savanna, makes a special Christmas wish, their little family will never
be the same. Filled with faith and tenderness, this heartwarming story
is sure to remind you of the real power behind the magic of Christmas.
Read an excerpt:
Devan swallowed and then changed the subject. “We only have three days left until Santa comes down our chimney. What do you want him to bring you?”
“There’s only one thing I want from him,” she whispered, leaning toward him.
He forced a smile. “And what’s that?”
“I want Mommy back.”
**My thoughts**
That excerpt alone was enough to do me in, and I knew I needed to request this book for the tour. The pain of losing a parent was horrible enough at the age of 33. I can't imagine having it happen at the mere age of 5. How do you explain that to a young child?
Devan has been struggling with his faith since his wife was brutally taken away from him and his daughter. It doesn't seem fair that God would do this to them, especially not a just and loving God. He cannot understand that everything happens for a reason, even if we don't understand it. It's hard for him to function, even though he needs to be there for his young daughter. aaaaaaa
Sometimes, all it takes is one significant event to bring everything back into perspective. His revelation may surprise you and will definitely make your eyes moist.
This is a short story, only 16 pages long. But it is a powerful one.
Sara Fitzgerald was named the 2006 Writer of the Year for the League of Utah Writers. She lives with her husband and daughter in Salt Lake City. She loves the Christmas season. To find out more about Saving Savanna and the author Sara Fitzgerald, visit her website: http://www.sarafitzgerald.com.
Follow the tour:
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| October | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| Paper & Parchment/Connections/ | Creating Comfort/ | |||||
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| LDS & Lovin’ it/ | Bookworm Lisa/ | I Am a Reader, Not a Writer/ | The Stubby Pencil/ | |||
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | ||
| Uplifting Reads/ | Getting Your Read On/ | A Room without Books is Empty/Always Look Up/It’s all about books/ | Real Mom Kitchen/ My Amateur Adventures/ | Confessions of Me/The Phantom Photographer/ |
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