Awakened by Grace

I would like to share a new book Awakened by Grace published by Darlene West which I was sent in exchange for this review.

I wasn’t sure I wanted to read this book at first because I thought it would bring up memories of losing Suzzane because I saw a lot of myself in the review I was sent.

But one day I was missing Suzzie a lot and the book was sitting on the corner of my desk. I found myself reaching for the book and began thumbing though.

As I did and I learned more about Maggie I could see Suzzane in the book and wanted to get to know more about her and how she helped her grandfather.

The more I read the more I felt I would be able to cope and move forward. I found new things I wanted to do and even new friends I wanted to reach out and meet.

I shared Awakened by Grace with my sister who had been struggling like me over the passing on my parents and like me once she finished reading the book we both could only thank the Lord for bringing the book into our lives and to the Author for writing the book.

After the tragic death of his wife, Katie, Professor Franklin Franklyn blames himself. Filled with anguish, he walks away from his family and removes himself from all Social interactions, which augments his suffering. But soon after the second anniversary of his wife’s death, his self-imposed reclusive lifestyle is interrupted by an unplanned visit from his eight-year-old granddaughter, Maggie.

From that point on, Maggie’s faith-filled answered prayers manifest before Franklin’s eyes. As the two experience God-led divine appointments, Maggie encourages new people to become part of Franklin’s life. In spite of all Franklin witnesses, he finds it difficult to let go of his guilt and move on without his wife.

About Darlene West

Darlene West is the author of Awakened by Grace. She was born in Queens, NY to first generation born in the USA Greek parents, and she grew up partly on the east coast and partly on the west coast. She’s been cooking since she was five. She loves creating and designing recipes as a hobby. She has a bachelor’s degree in English with a writing minor in the concentration of fiction, as well as a master’s in adult education.

Darlene is a retired corporate developer, program designer, and curriculum specialist. Though she grew up in and loved the restaurant business, her favorite regular job was being a Christian Radio Disc Jockey in Champlain, New York.

Her other hobbies include biking, fishing, camping, and gazing at the stars. She loves being a wife, mother, and especially a granny. But her walk with our Lord Jesus Christ is paramount in her life.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates