Transformational Fiction discussion

We'll be talking about the book all month long here on Goodreads. Share your favorite quotes, characters, how God uses the book to move in your heart.

This is one of the best books I read all year. Already purchased an additional copy to give as a gift.

Looking forward to joining in on this one!

This book sounds awesome! I'm so excited to be reading it with you guys!

And if you have any questions for the author, I'm here. :)

Or I'll disappear, if you'd like to discuss without my presence.

Your presence is always welcome Cynthia! I'll be getting my copy in the next few days (silly holiday weekends). Can't wait to get get started (well if I'm honest I've already read the first bit on the free preview on Amazon...because I couldn't wait.

I got my copy late June. I have a few books I need to finish and then I'm diving right in :D

Mine came Thursday but I had to have dental work done. I hope to finish it tomorrow so we can start talking.

My library has it ordered. I'll be the first to read it when it arrives. I'm looking forward to joining the discussion.

Song of silence has arrived at my library!!! Tomorrow I'll be gone most of the day to Bible study. I'll begin reading on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to this discussion.

I'm enjoying the Song of Silence! The tension between Charlie who is trying to do his best and Lucy who is grieving. The importance of music education. The necessity of chocolate. Rotten Evelyn Schindler needs to be drenched with sugary lemonade and hit over the head with a bee hive. Or forced to drink Charlie's worm tea. Can't wait to see where Cynthia Ruchti takes this story!

I love Charlie and Lucy's relationship dynamic too. I'm in one of those marriages where we deal with things differently. When I'm sick or upset I want attention and my husband wants privacy, so we tend to come at each other with our own love language instead of the one the person needs. I see that with Charlie. I bet when he is hurting he wants fun diversion and help. Whereas Lucy seems to want quiet time to reflect and personal work to keep her busy. I'm about 1/3 through, hopefully will have time to finish tomorrow.

Every story needs a wise woman and Song of Silence's is Olivia. I have a daughter like that, who's wonderful about running interference for me when I'm too weak to stand up for myself.

This story is so meaty - so many profound, deep thoughts on every page - except the pages with worm jokes - hehehe!

Barb wrote: "This is one of the best books I read all year. Already purchased an additional copy to give as a gift."

Thank you, Barb! That warmed my heart. Glad you enjoyed the story.

Catherine wrote: "I'm enjoying the Song of Silence! The tension between Charlie who is trying to do his best and Lucy who is grieving. The importance of music education. The necessity of chocolate. Rotten Evelyn Sch..."

Catherine, your comment about Evelyn made me laugh so hard! There's more--even--to HER story. :)

Jessica wrote: "I love Charlie and Lucy's relationship dynamic too. I'm in one of those marriages where we deal with things differently. When I'm sick or upset I want attention and my husband wants privacy, so we ..."

Jessica, your thoughts gave me courage. Some readers can't identify with the way Lucy and Charlie operate. But I believe there are enough of us who are saying, "Finally! Someone is telling my story!" :)

Catherine wrote: "Every story needs a wise woman and Song of Silence's is Olivia. I have a daughter like that, who's wonderful about running interference for me when I'm too weak to stand up for myself.

This story ..."

I had fun making the wisdom woman in Song of Silence much like my own daughter, Amy, in the way she is a calming influence and an insightful influence. So happy to know you have a daughter like that, too, Catherine!

Just reached the midpoint where Olivia adds another piece to the Evelyn puzzle! And I'm going to tell the speech therapists I work with that you wrote about their work! So funny that he's a former student!

Gotta love that guy!

So the HHATT club has me wondering how many 'groups' there are out there that masquerade as book clubs? :) I do love the fact that they are writing an advice book together. More important I love the fact this book reminds us that we need to lean into one another to come up with solutions instead of just gossip and complain like so much of our social media era does.

My girlfriend critique partner asked me, "So, when are we forming our own HHATT club?"

I still have a few books to finish and then I'm reading this one :D and joining the discussion!

Bless Charlie's heart.... He's such a fixer.

I love Dr. Hanley's insight and wisdom.

I love the term "Hemmed Honesty".

I am seeing so many ways to apply what Lucy is learning to my own life.

Cynthia, this is an incredible story! Thank you for writing it.

Thank you so much, Caryl!

I have a list of Zingers on my website. The trouble with with Song of Silence will be to figure out which Zinger - so MANY great lines!

Love this comment, Catherine!

Monday I got dragged into a "situation". Like Lucy, I need to stop saying "Sure" when I mean "No"!

SMILING!