A Guest Post… and a book giveaway!
THE BLESSING OF GRANDMOTHERS
By Cathy Bryant, © 2010
Once upon a time there was a homely little girl with crooked teeth and a face full of freckles. She loved the story of The Ugly Duckling, not only because she knew how it felt to be an outcast, but because she longed to grow into a beautiful and graceful swan.
Even though the girl felt ugly and unattractive, she also knew what it was to be loved. She had grandmothers.
The kids at school made fun of the little girl’s freckles. So she learned to duck her head and shy away from them, until her Grandma told her the freckles were angel kisses. A boy told her she had dog teeth. So the girl learned to smile with her lips closed, unti her Nanny said she had a smile that could light up the entire world.
Besides their love and wisdom, her grandmothers also gave the girl the gift of books.
Each week, her Grandma took her to the library where she immersed herself in different worlds—deserted islands, a pioneer’s prairie, the Swiss Alps. In those places it was easy to forget the bad and see the possibilities.
Her Nanny would often tell her bedtime stories from the Bible—stories about a young shepherd boy who killed a giant with a sling and his faith, about three men in a fiery furnace who refused to disobey their true King, about a Savior who loved her more than she could imagine.
The years passed quickly, and the girl grew into a woman. Now she has become what she’s longed to be for years—a Nana. And she will pass on to her grandchildren the gifts her grandmothers gave to her—the gifts of stories and unconditional love.
And she will tell them about the happily-ever-after.
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Cathy Bryant’s debut novel, TEXAS ROADS, tells the story of a disillusioned widow’s quest for home. The book was a finalist in the 2009 American Christian Fiction Writers’ Genesis contest, and is now available at Amazon.com.
A Texas gal since birth, Cathy lives in a century-old farmhouse with her husband, a phobia-ridden cat, and a garden full of flowers, butterflies, and late-summer mosquitoes the size of your fist.
Blog: http://WordVessel.blogspot.com
Website: www.CatBryant.com
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Cathy has generously donated one of her books for us to give away. Leave a comment to on this post to be entered to win. We’ll select ONE random winner next Saturday (March 27th) to receive Cathy’s book.
You can read about (and enter to win) our other book giveaway HERE.
i was home schooled and it is quite satisfactory when providing basic education-~:
Being a grandmother is the most awesome, wonderful thing! I would love to win Cathy’s book!! I read mainly Christian authors and love any book that takes place in my state!!
Hi everyone! Thanks so much for your sweet comments. I would have been here earlier, but was playing Nana all weekend and into the week! =)
i would LOVE to read cathy’s masterpiece…thanks for the opportunity 🙂
sounds interesting so count me in as an entry for this book. I read a bit of the 8 pages but don’t want to spoil it if I do get it. :0)
Always looking for a good book and a new to me author. Hope to win.
This sounds like a great book!
I am the grandma you described to a “T”. Fortunately, my 8 yr old grandaughter lives with us. After having 3 boys, it’s been a life changing experience in more ways than one and I’m sure there’s more to come. I’m delighted to discover you as an author I have not read. Can’t wait to pick up your book.
As a homeschooling mom with 6 & 9 year olds + a new set of triplets born 12/3/2009 I read a LOT of books and these look like great books for our collection. I’d love to win a Book Giveaway or two. Our bookshelves don’t gather dust! {;-)
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How sweet! I’d love to read this. I have a SIL who collects Christian Fiction. I’d love to share this with her too as she freely loans out her library to all. Thanks! 🙂
Thank you for bringing this book and author to my attention.
This book sounds fantastic! Hope to win it! 🙂
I love books like this. Sounds so very good. I too like to share stories with my little granddaughter.
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It’s a book I’d like to read!
I loved this post sharing with us the love of a grandmother. Reading and sharing books with our grandchildren are a wonderful way to expand their horizons and snuggling while reading makes it even more special!! I love sharing books with my Stella!
Love the post. I too love reading to my children and now my granddaughter. Sharing books is a great gift!
Such a sweet post…thanks
I fell in love with Cathy Bryant’s Texas Roads when I read her interview on another blog. I would love to win one of Cathy’s books as I am sure it will be a great as Texas Roads. Thanks for the review. Pls enter me in the giveaway.
I have enjoyed reading this blog and will continue to read. Thanks
Thanks so much for allowing me to share the story of my grandmothers and my debut novel with your readers. I so appreciate it! And as I looked at the picture of me and my beautiful grandson, I fell in love with him all over again! Blessings!