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The Kindness of Strangers
by Katrina Kittle

Published: 2013-04-23
Kindle Edition : 402 pages
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On a quiet street in the suburban Midwest, a popular, seemingly stable family keeps a terrible, dark secret behind closed doors -- a secret that will have life-changing consequences for all who know them

Sarah Laden, a young widow and mother of two, struggles to keep her family together. ...

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On a quiet street in the suburban Midwest, a popular, seemingly stable family keeps a terrible, dark secret behind closed doors -- a secret that will have life-changing consequences for all who know them

Sarah Laden, a young widow and mother of two, struggles to keep her family together. Since the death of her husband, her high-school-age son, Nate, has developed a rebellious streak, constantly falling in and out of trouble. Her kindhearted younger son, Danny, though well behaved, struggles to pass his remedial classes. All the while, Sarah must make ends meet by running a catering business out of her home. But when a shocking and unbelievable revelation rips apart the family of her closest friend, Sarah finds herself welcoming yet another young boy into her already tumultuous life.

Jordan, a quiet and reclusive elementary-school boy and classmate of Danny's, has survived a terrible tragedy, leaving him without a family. When Sarah becomes Jordan's foster mother, a relationship develops that will force her to question the things of which she thought she was so sure. Yet Sarah is not the only one changed by this young boy, and as the delicate balance that holds her family together begins to falter, the Ladens will all face truths about themselves and one another -- and discover the power of love to forgive and to heal.

Powerful and poignant, The Kindness of Strangers is a shocking look at how the tragedy of a single family in a small suburban town can affect so many. Katrina Kittle has created a haunting vision of the secret lives of the people we think we know best. Through gripping and heartrending storytelling, The Kindness of Strangers shows that even after the most grave injuries, redemption is always possible.

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by Alison D. (see profile) 05/29/19

 
  "Dark Topic but well written"by C F. (see profile) 08/09/12

 
  "The Kindness of Strangers"by DeAnn B. (see profile) 02/21/11

Disturbing content.

 
  "Hard subject matter."by Cheryl M. (see profile) 04/28/09

Yes the subject matter was difficult for many but was a great discussion. You either loved it or hated it. All said it was definately a page turner.

 
  "Great book! Great discussion topics!"by Jill R. (see profile) 12/21/08

This book kept me reading, as there were many unexpected events. I read every spare minute I had. By telling the story from the different character's points of view, Katrina Kittle kept my... (read more)

 
  "Sarah Laden, a young widow, is struggling to keep her family together. When she takes in a troubled boy, she "discover[s] the power of love necessary to forgive and to heal.""by Nicole B. (see profile) 10/02/08

As soon as I began reading I was intrigued by this story. Each chapter is from a different character's POV, which adds incredible depth to the story. The storyline takes unexpected twists and turns right... (read more)

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