ECPA 2014 Christian Book Award Finalist, Christy Award Finalist, Christianity Today Book Award Finalist, MAGGIE Award Finalist!
“THE PRAYER BOX is Masterpiece of story and skill.” — NYT #1 Bestselling Author Debbie Macomber
When Iola Anne Poole, an old-timer on Hatteras Island, passes away in her bed at ninety-one, the struggling young mother in her rental cottage, Tandi Jo Reese, finds … bed at ninety-one, the struggling young mother in her rental cottage, Tandi Jo Reese, finds herself charged with the task of cleaning out Iola’s rambling Victorian house.
Running from a messy, dangerous past, Tandi never expects to find more than a temporary hiding place within Iola’s walls, but everything changes with the discovery of eighty-one carefully decorated prayer boxes, one for each year, spanning from Iola’s youth to her last days. Hidden in the boxes is the story of a lifetime, written on random bits of paper–the hopes and wishes, fears and thoughts of an unassuming but complex woman passing through the seasons of an extraordinary, unsung life filled with journeys of faith, observations on love, and one final lesson that could change everything for Tandi.
Unusual story that wove God, relationships and love together.
It’s been to long since I read it but by me remembering the book I must of like it.
I love how Lisa weaves together characters’ stories from different time periods. Her writing is rich and descriptive.
Lisa Wingate is one of my favorite authors. I seem to give her books either a 4 or 5 star rating. This one gets the 5 stars.
I loved every page in this book. It was heartwarming and inspirational. I want a prayer box too!
Loved it.
My favorite book I have ever read!
I love this book. I love the characters in the book. So adorable and cute. I love how its on the seaside and i love how it about friendship and family.
Marvelous book.
Wonderful story, of inspirational prayers and life connected
Love this book…great idea!
I had read some reviews before purchasing this book. I love the author. So I knew it would be a pleasure to read. Tandi the main character is not the best Mom. She makes poor choices and doesn’t put her kids first when she lived in Texas and then moved to the Outer Banks. She didn’t have the best parents and her sister is totally self-centered. …
I wanted more.
Once I started this book I found it hard to stop so got to bed very late!!!
Wonderful, inspirational. I couldn’t put it down
Love anything Lisa Wingate writes
One of the best looks I have read. Interesting.
Loved it will be one reread
Loved this story! Made me want to start keeping a memory box!
A book you can’t put down…. The Prayer Box has all the elements of a great book: good storyline, well-developed characters, and a pace that keeps the reader turning pages, hopelessly reaching for page after page. And in the case of narration, the reader speaks professionally with enthusiasm and empathy, too. For avid readers, be sure to treat …