Wings Of A Dove

The first time I read this novel was in 1996. I was in the sixth grade and I absolutely, irrevocably fell in love with this book. Delaney and Ally completely enthralled me in their story. Elaine beautifully conveys the emotion and events that transpire between the two. To this day this novel remains my favorite of all. It had me crying, it made me laugh, it made me angry and jubilant. I can never say that another book has ever grasped my mind and body as much as this one has. I've read it numerous times and it never gets old. I love this book and it is a great buy!

Prepare to laugh, cry, prepare to be moved as never before, prepare to be totally and utterly enchanted with this amazing, beautiful, moving story..When 10yr-old Allie Pearce's mom dies, she's whisked off to a children's home, and given the chance to travel with a group of other children across America in order to find new homes. In the train ride, she's terrified, that is until she spots a locket that has the picture of Virgin Mary engraved on, and is on a chain around 15 yr old Delaney Marsh's neck. She was scared..Delany was rumoured to have just gotten out of jail, and she had seen the hard look on his face, in those bright eyes that seem to see right through her, when he was fighting with that boy the other day. But she had to try..."Allie took a deep breath. She carefully reached towards the locket..Suddenly Delany woke up. He reached and grabbed her wrist "What do you think you are doing?" ..."I wasnt trying to steal it..i just wanted to borrow it for a while..I wish I could buy it. If I had it, God would hear my prayers" Delaney's mocking laughter made Allie forget her fear and lifting her chin with pride. "My mom used to say that God would always hear her prayers when she was holding a locket like this in her hands.."Delaney hesitated and then led her hand towards the locket..Allie reached towards the locket..she closed her eyes and prayed. She was tired but felt oddly at peace. For the first time after many months she felt close to God and her mom.Delany turned and looked at the face of the litle girl that was sleeping beside him. She was a pale, weak little creature. He looked at her hand that was still loosely holding his locket. He tried to choke the forgotten sorrow that suddenly woke up inside him..."This was the start of a wonderful friendship. Although tough, strong, rough Delaney didnt want to, the little girl that crawled up against him and gave him her trust, had crawled in his soul forever. Without wanting to, he had made a silent promise to always protect her. He didn't know but Allie had made the same promise too..After they are both adopted by the same family, their friendship grows through the years. Delaney does not get along with the rest of the family but he stays for Allie's sake. He doesn't know what the future holds, and neither does Allie. But they both know they need each other..This was my first ever romance book and I was captivated. I've read it more than 10 times already, and everytime I read it I'm swamped with the same emotions, the same intensity of the novel.This is beautiful, captivating, enhancing story of two orphans that grow up together, and come across friendship, love, hardship, pain, bitterness, sorrow and finally...well u just have to read the book don't u?The books takes us through almost a decade and a half. It's written so good, that you feel Allie's and Delany's need for each other, you hurt with them, you want to see them happy. It's more real than a lot of other romance books that I've read,

This is the first book I have read of Elaine Barbieri and I thought it was very well written. I enjoyed that it covered a long space of time. It made you feel like you was a part of the story. I plan to read more of her books.

The story made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me happy, it made me angry. Quite brilliant writing. I recommend you read it.

I admit I'm a young reader, and don't have the experience with the ride variety out there. But this book trap me inside it's story from the first paragraph to the last word!! I tuned out everything and every one and just read and read and read and read!! I must say that the moral of this book sure brought new hope and light into view as far as my own life's goals go. I hope you enjoy it just as well.