The Dearly Beloved" A Novel by Cara Wall

I was rushing around this week working, shopping and packing and I suddenly began to feel quite frantic. The holidays are such an exciting time of year, but I wish they didn’t have to be so stressful and crowded. However, in the middle of my day yesterday, I had to pause and go to a funeral. The moment I stepped inside the beautiful little church, I calmed down. I exhaled. My blood pressure immediately dropped to a normal level again. As I listened to the heartbreaking family speak beautifully about the loss of their loved one, it suddenly dawned on me that of all the things I do to relax I often forget one of the things I love best: Going to church. ‘The Dearly Beloved” by Cara Wall is a novel about two couples whose lives become connected when their husbands both become ministers at the same church. The book chronicles their jobs, marriages and most importantly, their different and complicated relationships with faith. I was fascinated by the story of Charles and Lily, and James and Nan. Their journey as couples, and ministers, is one of hope, faith, love and loss.. This time of year, I think it is the best time to crawl under your weighted blanket and read a good book like “The Dearly Beloved.” If you would like to purchase the book on Amazon click here