The Language of Sparrows by Rachel Phifer

 The Language of Sparrows is an amazing book, telling us of the many hardships of life and how, together with God, we can heal. It doesn't mean "painting rainbows", pretending nothing has happened, but something else, something more.

 Typical Sierra (the teenager)-She shook her head and tried again. "'This city now doth, like a garment, wear the beauty of the afternoon'. It's afternoon now. I don't think Wordsworth would have minded."

 The characters are very real, people whose feelings many of us can understand. The story is told from three viewpoints which adds clarity for the motives of each one's actions.

 This isn't a teen book, though one of the three viewpoints are a teen's. The Language of Sparrows is a long book, and when I was just beginning it, I felt like it would never end. But later on the sweet story drew me again and again. This is a wonderful tale of grief, love, and being able to heal.

For more on Rachel Phifer here is her website, and facebook page.

Disclaimer: I got this book for an honest review on Netgalley.