The Names They Gave Us
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Family / Parents
3.9
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Emery Lord
Lucy Hansson was ready for a perfect summer with her boyfriend, working at her childhood Bible camp on the lake and spending quality time with her parents. But when her mom's cancer reappears, Lucy falters-in her faith and in her ability to cope. When her boyfriend "pauses" their relationship and her summer job switches to a different camp-one for troubled kids-Lucy isn't sure how much more she can handle. Attempting to accept a new normal, Lucy slowly regains footing among her vibrant, diverse coworkers, Sundays with her mom, and a crush on a fellow counselor. But when long-hidden family secrets emerge, can Lucy set aside her problems and discover what grace really means?Emotionally-charged and unforgettable, Emery Lord's storytelling shines with the promise of new love and true friendship, even in the face of life's biggest challenges.
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Author
Emery Lord
Pages
400
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published Date
2017-05-16
ISBN
1619639580 9781619639584
Ratings
Google: 4
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"One of my favorite books ever definitely a must read"
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Anna Brown
"Loved this book. Not necessarily for the amazing story telling, as it's only alright I'd say. I really enjoyed this story because to some degree it is MY story as well. I can see myself in Lucy so much, as a former Catholic who constantly questioned so much once family started to fall apart. I am so grateful that I took the time to sit down and read this -- might even sign up to work a summer camp this year, who knows?"
Tara Thomas
"good for the most part. the last 60-70 pages felt a little rushed and sloppy"
Briana Southwind