How much
do your past, your parents and even your grandparents influence who you are in
the present? That is a question that Saffee wrestles with throughout The Painted Table by Suzanne Field.
Saffee’s mother Joann, was the daughter of Norwegian
immigrants. Throughout her childhood on the North Dakota prairie, Joann found a
haven under the large handmade table in her parents home. When the heirloom
arrives at adult Joann’s home, all of the memories and challenges of Joann’s childhood
come rushing back to Joann. She attempts to cover up the memories by painting
the table over and over again. Saffee watches her mother paint and sees that
with each brush stroke, her mother is slowly losing her grip on reality.
Now
Saffee has a home of her own and he husband insists they take the painted table
with them. By refinishing the table, will Saffee be able to confront the demons
of her own childhood and break free from the past and step boldly and redeemed
into the future?
I thoroughly
enjoyed reading The Painted Table. It was a lovely tale that vividly showed how
one can break free from his or her past and write a brand new future. I enjoyed
the redemption found in this story and how through some small, basic steps and
beliefs, Saffee was totally able to turn her life around. This is great story of hope for anyone with a
challenging past.
I
received a copy of this book from Book Sneeze in exchange for my review. I was
not required to write a positive review.
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