This book was wonderful although very sad at times. I cried more while reading this book than in a LOng time. Kingsbury is definitely a terrific author who I recommend to everyone. I loved the whole series. You can really get involved in all of the characters and I hated to see this series end. I hope Kingsbury continues to write in this style. I have enjoyed reading ALL of her books. She is awesome!!!

This book touched my heart. I read it with my mother and found doing so added to the experience. We both cried with Elizabeth and her family. It was amazing that my mom seemed to get all the parts that were emotional for Elizabeth and I got all the parts that were difficult for her kids. Dayne was very unexpected, but I look forward to his series with great anticipation.

This was a good ending to Karen Kingsbury's Redemption Series. The series focuses on family and the ups and downs we go thru and how God gets us thru each. It's also good to hear that Karen has two new series coming out of the Redemption Series. From the reviews I've read on Fame (the first issue of the Firstborn Series) it sounds like its a great book! I look forward to reading. Karen Kingsbury is the 2nd Christian author that I've read. I like the way she ties in faith, hope and the love of Christ in all her books. Thanks Karen! May God continue to bless you with wonderful Christ centered story lines for future books!

I have grown very attached to the Baxter's. (I didn't start out attached. I made the mistake of reading the 3rd book 1st...not knowing it was a series. At that time, I would have just rated it 3 stars...an average read. But I liked it enough to go back and start the series!) I have enjoyed following the entire family....and especially Ashley and Landon. I'm sure had I read the 3rd book in order, I would have found it every bit as good as the first!
This final book was wonderful in everyway...except that it was an end! Elizabeth was strong and a leader during her illness. I will miss following the Baxter's in their everyday life...does Hayley make a complete recovery? Does Dayne ever let his family know who he is. I"m hoping to see more of the Baxters as I read Dayne's story in the Firstborn series. I'm sure I'll enjoy the books, regardless!

I can't remember ever being so moved by a book. The story line was excellent, as with this entire series. I was very satisfied with the resolution, and now look forward eagerly to the spinoff series about to start. Living through the horrible cancer was so real--I identified so much with the mother, even though I've never been close to anyone who died from cancer. I'll never forget this series, and this book in particular. Yes, it was sad, but also showed the reader how to see the underlying joy. Most of all, it teaches a lesson about trusting in God's goodness. I'm Catholic, and my priest always likes to remind us that "God is good all the time, and all the time God is good." This book would serve as a fine example of that kind of faith.