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Twelve-year-old Nicky Dillon and her widowed father stumble upon an abandoned, wailing baby in the snow-filled woods near their New Hampshire home. This chance discovery sets in motion a series of events that tests the boundaries of family and the complexities of love.
In the days that follow, the Dillons grapple with a thicket of decisions, each seeming to carry equal possibilities of heartbreak and redemption. An unexpected visitor soon arrives at their door - a young woman, evidently haunted by her own terrible choices. The presence of this stranger further complicates the already delicate situation, forcing the Dillons to confront their own assumptions about what constitutes a family.
Through it all, acclaimed author Anita Shreve weaves a tender and surprising narrative, drawing on the emotional resonance that has captivated millions of readers worldwide. In "Light on Snow," she explores the fragility of human connections and the profound impact that a single moment can have on the course of one's life.
As the Dillons navigate this uncharted territory, they are forced to reexamine the very foundation of their relationship and the meaning of family itself. The arrival of the abandoned baby and the young woman at their doorstep challenges their preconceptions and opens their hearts to the possibility of unexpected love and redemption.
Shreve's masterful storytelling effortlessly blends the personal and the universal, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of the human experience. Through the Dillons' journey, she eloquently examines the notion of family, revealing that it can be found in the most unexpected places and forged through the most profound of circumstances.
Ultimately, "Light on Snow" is a testament to the enduring power of love and the transformative capacity of the human spirit. Shreve's compelling prose and profound insights captivate the reader, leaving a lasting impression and a deeper appreciation for the intricate tapestry of family and the resilience of the human heart.
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publisher | ‎Back Bay Books (September 1, 2005) | ||||
language | ‎English | ||||
paperback | ‎337 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | ‎9780316010672 | ||||
isbn_13 | ‎978-0316010672 | ||||
lexile_measure | ‎750L | ||||
item_weight | ‎10.7 ounces | ||||
dimensions | ‎5.5 x 0.84 x 8.25 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #166,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,801 in Family Life Fiction (Books) #5,914 in Contemporary Women Fiction #11,392 in Literary Fiction (Books) | ||||
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