Book Details

GONE TO GREEN
CHRISTIE

ISBN: 9781426700248
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Series:
Subject: Fiction
Publication date: August 2009

Price in UK sterling: £8.99

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Lois Barker trades her corporate life at a large paper in the Midwest for the ownership of The Green News-Item, a twice-weekly newspaper in rural North Louisiana. As the not-so-proud new owner, Lois is obliged to keep the paper for at least a year, despite her doubts and fears.
When she pulls into Green on New Year’s Day, her expectations of a charming little town full of friendly people is shattered. Instead, she must battle prejudice and financial corruption, while making friends and enemies with a host of fascinating characters who will change her life. As challenges unfold, her year in Green results in a newfound faith and unexpected blessings.

Excerpt

I glanced down at the floorboard and noticed it was Thursday.
Somewhere in the last dozen years or so, I had gotten into the habit of figuring out what day of the week it was by checking the number of coffee mugs rolling around. At least I don’t keep tuna sandwiches and an ancient typewriter in the backseat, the way a guy in sports does.
Hurrying into the building, I flashed my security badge at the guard, who reluctantly lifted his head from his Word Jumble puzzle to glance and nod. Let it never be said he didn’t get his money’s worth out of the daily paper – especially since free papers are one of the perks of working at The Dayton Post. He saw me everyday, several times a day, but still made me show my badge.
When I hit the front door of the newsroom, I dashed to my desk. I spend a lot of time dashing, especially in the morning when I slide into my cubicle just in time to make eye contact with my staff before the news-planning meeting. As city editor, I’m in the middle of things, right where I like to be – most of the time. If it weren’t for night meetings and procrastinating reporters, this job wouldn’t be half bad.

Reviews

"Refreshingly realistic religious fiction, this novel is unafraid to address the injustices of sexism, racism and corruption as well as the spiritual devastation that often accompanies the loss of loved ones. Yet these darker narrative tones beautifully highlight the novel's message of friendship, community and God's reassuring and transformative love."

- Publishers Weekly

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Judy Christie's background as a journalist lends a sense of reality to the story, which drew me in and held me fast. I liked the main character, Lois, and cheered for her all the way through. Lois does gain a few hard-won friends, but she also stirs up trouble. And while the problems facing the town of Green could be found in any small town, none of it feels clichéd or overdone. Besides wonderful characters, Gone to Green has enough mystery, the right amount of romance and a tick of suspense. I didn't want the story to end but wanted to keep reading. And any book that makes me want more gets 4 stars."

- Ane Mullegan of Novel Reviews

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