In 1977, when nineteen-year-old Allison Middleton receives a proposal of marriage from Westley Houser, she eagerly accepts, having no idea the secret Westley carries—a secret that will change Allison’s life forever. But Allison rises to the challenge of raising Westley’s toddling daughter as though she were her own.
Over the course of their lifetime together, Allison, Westley, and Michelle form the strong bond of family. As Allison struggles with infertility and finding her way during a time of great change for women, others—some she knows and others whom she never meets—brush and weave against the fabric of her life, leaving her with more questions than answers.
From teen bride to grandmother, Allison’s life chronicles the ups and downs of an ordinary woman’s life to examine the value of what we all leave behind.
My thoughts: Everson's books are always wonderful and hard to put down. Dust was no exception! I was sucked into the story from the get go, cringing a bit when Allison rushes into marriage with Westley at the beginning, since it was hard to get past the warning signs. I love that Allison sticks by her vows to her husband, even when she finds out that he was not forth coming with some pertinent information. I love how this story covers the years and their story. This is a wonderful book to pick up!
I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.
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