A Christmas Homecoming
A Novella
” . . . a cup of hot cocoa for the heart.”
When Sonia Pettit’s daughter goes missing, Sonia faces losing her mind, her family, and her faith.
Winner of the Silver Medal for eBook Fiction in the 2015 Illumination Book Awards Contest
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Title: A Christmas Homecoming
Author: MaryAnn Diorio
Summary
When Sonia Pettit’s teenage daughter goes missing, Sonia faces losing her mind, her family, and her faith.
Seven Christmases have passed since Sonia Pettit last heard from her daughter Jody. Since Jody’s departure, Sonia’s world has been turned upside down. Her husband has died of a broken heart, and her son, bitter over his sister’s destructive actions, has become rebellious.
Her greatest desire is to have her family together at Christmas, but after what Jody has put them all through, can Sonia truly forgive her daughter?
Jody Pettit O’Dair ran away to experience a life of adventure and excitement, but since her departure, her world has been turned upside down. She’s been abandoned by the man she met and married, lost her job, and is unable to care for her two children. With nowhere else to turn, this prodigal daughter begins the long journey home and prays she will be welcomed after walking away so long ago.
Will Jody find forgiveness in the arms of her family as easily as she received it from God?
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ENDORSEMENTS
A Christmas Homecoming was the first book I’ve read by Dr. MaryAnn Diorio. The story was a very moving, emotional homecoming for a family torn by hurt, anguish and bitterness. Mirroring one of Jesus’s parables, the message of forgiveness and grace were so well written, I was fighting my own tears of sadness. And then joy came around the corner. What a good read!! – Rebecca Trump, Author (Used by permission)
A very uplifting story. A story showing how God can work in a family that is distant but works to come together. Enjoyed this story very much. A quick read but you will not be disappointed. – Gee Dixon, Avid Reader (Used by permission)
Rose McCauley
5-Stars
December 7, 2012
“Think of it as a Hallmark movie….”
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