Why the Sky Is Blue

by Susan Meissner

Paperback, 2004

Status

Available

Call number

813.6

Genres

Christian Fiction

All Topics

Fiction

Publication

Harvest House Publishers (2004), 288 pages

Description

What options does a Christian woman have after she's brutally assaulted by a stranger...and becomes pregnant? That's the heartrending situation Claire Holland faces. Happily married and the mother of two when she is attacked, Claire begins an incredible journey on the painful pathway to trusting God "in all things." When Claire's husband, Dan, confesses he can't be a father to the expected child, Claire's decision to put the baby up for adoption creates a sense of tremendous loss for Claire. Later, unexpected circumstances turn this seeming loss into victory. This wonderful first novel isn't a love story....but a life story, presenting the twin themes trusting God in tragic circumstances and reaping the rewards that eventually come with sacrificial loving.… (more)

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

288 p.; 8.5 inches

ISBN

0736914137 / 9780736914130

User reviews

LibraryThing member tjsjohanna

Ms. Meissner takes an unbearable situation - wife and mother is assaulted and ends up pregnant - and then walks us through the aftermath. The twist is that the mom is a faithful Christian and somehow she has to reconcile love and revulsion - not only in her own heart, but in her family

(particularly with her husband). Then the story picks up 17 years later ... I really enjoyed the things Ms. Meissner explores about faith and trust and love. For those who are looking to reconcile life experiences with their faith in God, the story she tells here is rich with reflection and hope.

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LibraryThing member vintagebeckie

My book club has read books by Susan Meissner in the past. I think one of our members had gotten Why The Sky Is Blue at a discounted price from BookBub, or some such site, and suggested we read it. The name Meissner was enough for us all to give a unanimous assent. I didn’t know this book was her

debut novel until after I had read it. I never would have guessed. It is a well-written story that touches a nerve in a reader. I could not put it down, and I think you may have the same experience.

Claire Holland is faced with a nightmare scenario. With no memory of the vicious attack that left her broken, she must face the reality of a pregnancy. It is not an unwanted pregnancy, at least for her. But the child is not her husband’s, and that reality alone puts a strain on her marriage and family. Faced with no other choice but to have the baby and then give it away, Claire struggles to do the right thing. Sixteen years later, Claire is faced with another decision that threatens to turn her carefully constructed life upside down.

Why The Sky Is Blue created more discussion in our group than we have seen in recent months. We actually spent most of our time talking about the book! That is quite an achievement for us. 😉 Our conversation centered mostly on the complexities of the characters’ reactions to the situations in which they found themselves and their motivations in attempting to control the uncontrollable. We found most of the characters to be believable and relatable. Meissner’s handling of the difficult subject matter showed a great deal of insight and sensitivity.

This book is definitely great for book club discussions, and we highly recommend it.

Highly Recommended.

Audience: adults.

Great for book clubs.

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