The Promise: A Novel

by Gary Smalley, Dan Walsh

Overview

For the last five months, Tom Anderson has been without a job, a fact he's been hiding from his wife Jean--and everyone else. He leaves each morning, pretending nothing has changed, and spends his disheartening day rotating through two coffee shops and the library, using their wi-fi to search for a job on the internet. The stress of keeping this secret is beginning to put serious strain on his marriage and it looks like the legacy that began with his father is still at work, slowly destroying the bond between Tom and Jean. Can their mutual trust--and love--be restored?

Combining the literary talents of Dan Walsh and the relationship expertise of Gary Smalley, The Restoration Series pulls back the curtain of a family that has laid their foundation on shifting sand, but is slowly rediscovering genuine love and the power of forgiveness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800721497
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/01/2013
Series:	The Restoration Series , #2
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	663,063
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Dan Walsh is the bestselling author of several books, including The Dance, The Discovery, and The Reunion. He has won three Carol Awards, and two of his novels were finalists for RT Book Reviews Inspirational Book of the Year for 2011 and 2012. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Dan served as a pastor for 25 years. He lives with his wife in the Daytona Beach area, where he's busy researching and writing his next novel.

Gary Smalley (1940-2016) was one of the country's best-known authors and speakers on family relationships. The bestselling and award-winning author or coauthor of many books, along with several popular films and videos, he spent more than thirty years learning, teaching, and counseling, speaking to over two million people in live conferences.

Editorial Reviews

Tom has always taken his marriage vows seriously, but a job loss launches him on a downward spiral of deceit. For four months he leaves his house each morning as if he is going to work, but instead Tom spends his days searching for another job. His wife, Jean, also keeps a secret, and the strain puts their marriage at risk. Can Tom and Jean remember how to trust each other before it's too late? VERDICT With sympathetic characters and an uplifting ending, this second series entry (after The Dance) by CF author Walsh (The Deepest Waters) and relationship expert Smalley (The DNA of Relationships) is sure to please their fans, as well as those of Dee Henderson.

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