A Slice of Heaven

I love the Magnolia stories. You get a sense of what enduring friendships, love, and romance are all about. Totally engaging dialog and storyline will keep you reading until the very end. You will laugh along the way. Dont be surprised if you learn some interesting facts too!

I’m only 8 chapters in but this is so good just like the first one, Stealing Home.

Sherryl Wood's second volume in her "Sweet Magnolias" series, "A Slice of Heaven," is just as enjoyable and entertaining as the first volume. This storyline focuses on Dana Sue (who with her long-time friends, Maddie and Helen comprises the Sweet Magnolias), her ex-husband, Ronnie, and their sixteen-year old daughter, Annie, who developed anorexia as a response to her parents divorce. When Annie almost dies from heart complications resulting from the eating disorder, Dana Sue contacts her ex-husband who immediately returns to town determined to be there for his daughter and to restore his relationship with his ex-wife. Woods does a good job of describing the challenges of parenting a child with anorexia; she does not gloss over the hard work required on the family's behalf to address the problem and the complicating layers involved in the recovery process. Woods also deals with the issue of high blood sugar that can result in diabetes through Dana Sue's experience. In addition, the storyline includes the struggle involved as Ronnie attempts to win over his ex-wife who carries a load of resentment and anger for his one night stand that ended their marriage. Woods' work deals with real-life issues, and she does not flinch in showing the damage such problems create, not just for the parties involved, but their family and friends as well. Her characterizations are realistic and do not paint a "rose-colored picture" to cover the pain and heartbreak her characters face as they move through life and encounter problems common to her readers. That sense of realism,not always common in this literary genre, sets Woods writing above so many of her peers. I highly recommend this book, and personally look forward to volume three which I am sure deals with Helen, the third member of the Sweet Magnolias.

A close friendship such as that of Dana Sue, Madrid, and Helen, is something that any woman would cherish. When Dana Sue's daughter, Annie, is diagnosed as with anorexia, it is that friendship and the love of her ex husband pulling together that gets the family through the difficult times.

Dana Sue took one look at Ronnie when he showed up at her small town high school, and was lost. He played hard to get, seeing that Dana Sue was the object of so many guys' attention and it worked. They were married, had their daughter, Annie, and lived happily ever after! They were magical together, a powder keg of passion until one night of indiscretion. When Dana Sue learned of Ronnie's betrayal, her temper erupted, as did all Ronnie's possessions, on the front lawn. There wasn't a soul in Serenity that didn't hear about Dana Sue throwing him out without discussion or thought. When her best friend Helen, a lawyer, wanted to go at Ronnie with both barrels, Dana Sue let her! And Ronnie didn't fight them. As long as he had visitation rights, he could leave with a guilt ridden mind and a broken heart.Two years later, Annie has become a 15 year old her mother hardly recognizes. No longer the chatty, light hearted girl, Dana Sue doesn't know how to reach her. When the unimaginable happens, Dana Sue has no choice but to get in touch with Ronnie. Nothing will get passed her layers of hurt and anger, but he may be the only one who can save their daughter!You won't want to miss another wonderful read from Sherry Woods!

Dana Sue had been with her husband since high school when he has a one-night stand and she kicks him out. Her friends Maggie and Helen rally around her as she refuses to talk to him. He finally gives in to her desire for a divorce. His 14 year old daughter takes her mother's side and refuses to speak to him. He decides to leave town to give them time to cool down. They don't. Two years go by and Dana Sue has opened a successful restaurant. She is still trying to put her feelings for her ex-husband behind her when her now 16 year old daughter develops anorexia and she has to call him back to town. Ronnie has never stopped loving Dana Sue and even though he fears for his daughter's health, he is hoping to have a second chance with Dana Sue. This is a beautiful novel of second chances that also illustrates the reality of eating disorders. Sherryl Woods is a wonderfully talented writer and I love her stories. Her characters are realistic and the situations are ones that the reader can easily relate to. I highly recommend this book.

Got down in the weeds a little too much regarding anorexia and the it seemed to be too simplistic regarding Annie’s recovery. Same with the reconciliation. Having lived that particular marital problem, taking back a spouse after cheating is “the triumph of hope over experience” or, in other words, really setting yourself up for heartache and disappointment.

I love how the series so far (I have the first 3 books) focuses on one storyline at a time with the focus mainly on one of the "Sweet Magnolias" and those in their lives.It is not exactly like the show but still just as good! Now I need to order the next 3 sets. PS. I got so excited when I bought the first 3 that I didn't realize I had already ordered book 1 so now I am trying to find a place to sell it.

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Brilliant if you like sweet magnolias and sheryl woods which i can recommend to anyone who likes romance and friendship

I ordered it after watching the series on Netflix. It is a very cosy, comfortable, lighthearted and breezy read.

Après avoir vu la série sur une célèbre plateforme j'ai craqué et je ne regrette pas. Ce bouquin est genial