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TABLE FOR FIVE
SUSAN WIGGS
ISBN# 0-7783-2286-6
April 2006
Mira Books
225 Duncan Mill Rd., Don Mills, Ontario Canada M3B 3K9
Paperback
$7.99
456 Pages
Relationship Novel
Rating: 5 Cups
Lily Robinson teaches third grade. Charlie Holloway is one of Lily’s students and the child of her best friend, Crystal. Lily is dreading the fact that she is to have a parent/teacher conference with Crystal and her ex-husband, Derek. She hates to be the one to give the devastating news that Charlie is failing third grade. Edna, Lily’s boss, tells Lily she should offer to tutor Charlie. However, Lily has a strict policy regarding treating all the students equally. Lily does not know that this conference will change her life forever. It will start a chain of events that leads to tragedy. Will Lily overcome the tragedy to find happiness?
Sean McGuire is a professional golfer. He was recently thrown out of the PGA in Asia for cheating and is now working at the country club. Sean is ashamed for his brother Derek to know this happened to him. Derek is a well-known golfer in the USA winning millions. Sean wishes that he and his half brother had formed a closer relationship as adults. He misses the time he and Derek spent together growing up. Sean hopes they can rediscover the closeness they once had. Sean’s nephew Cameron is practicing golf at the country club and tells Sean that his mother is late picking him up. He says neither parent is answering their cell phones. Sean becomes concerned because he knows that even though Crystal and Derek’s relationship has hit rock bottom, both are excellent parents.
Lily sees the devastation is Crystal and Derek’s eyes over their daughter’s failure and offers to help them find Charlie a school that will help her over the summer. When they leave Lily’s classroom she does not realize this will be the last time she sees either of them. Sean calls Lily to find out if Crystal and Derek told her where they were going after the conference. She is shocked to hear they have not returned home. Sean goes out looking for them and discovers the accident that will change the lives of everyone involved. Everyone is devastated at the loss of the Holloways. Sean is appointed legal guardian of the children since he is the only blood relative. Lily vows to maintain a relationship with Crystal’s children. Will the children bring Sean and Lily together? Cameron and Charlie know a devastating secret that could destroy the family. What will happen if this secret is discovered? Can Sean restore his reputation and rebuild his career?
Ms Wiggs writes a powerful story that will bring you to tears. It will show you that sometimes happiness can overcome heartbreak. It shows how a family that is shattered can work to rebuild and learn to smile again. If you want a book that is filled with emotions, that will have you cheering for this family to have happiness after enduring the ultimate tragedy, Table for Five is the ultimate read. You will need a box of Kleenex while reading this wonderful story.
Sherry
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