Dark Rose

This book has inspired me to be a better person and to rely on the ones that I love. This book will inspire you to become a better Man, Woman, or child. It portrays the love that we should all have and its adventures shows us how to imagine. You will learn to love God and your family as you read this book and are inspired to do good.

Rose's uneven journey from darkest night to brightest day, and a community's inability to readily forgive an injured or repentant soul, whether Rose or the rich and irresponsible Bill Bayno; struck me as true to life -- and, as I see it, part of that necessary test we all must endure in mortality.I found myself often weeping and later cheering right along side Rose. I hurt with those she caused to suffer; and prayed for those who ought to have helped her. I felt love in my heart as she disovered she could love once again.From a literary standpoint, the author's language tends to sing throughout; and from a moral or religious standpoint, the book strengthened my faith in God and envoked moments of frequent reflection. A wonderful novel!