Song of Silence

This was the first novel I have read by Cynthia Ruchti. It was an interesting read with Lucy Tuttle the main character, highlight many different issues people face throughout their life. There were many descriptions linked to music so an avid music lover would perhaps enjoy the links to music. The story line has some twists and turns and highlights the goodness of God and His comfort in times of need.

What a beautiful story! I wasn't sure it was going to live up to my expectations at first. As much as I sympathised with Lucy, it seemed as though she had a very negative attitude towards the loss of her job and towards her husband, Charlie. It also seemed to take a little while to move on beyond the initial period of """"I've lost my job; what now?"""" But as the story progressed, I began to see beyond the raw honesty of how she was feeling at this point in her life - even to appreciate that raw honesty - and became captivated by the story that unfolded. Lucy's journey has many twists and turns, not least of which is a husband who just doesn't seem to understand how gutted she feels. There's joining the HHATT (He's Home All The Time) book club; having her two adult children move back home; welcoming Sasha and her son, Evan, into their lives (in surprising, but touching circumstances); a canoeing trip with Charlie that changes her life dramatically; and meeting a classical guitarist who not only has a surprising link to her past, but may also point the way to her future. And through all the upheaval and surprises, God strengthens Lucy's marriage, her relationship with Him, and brings her to a place where she can hear and welcome that new melody He has written.