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The Chance

A Novel

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The Chance

By: Karen Kingsbury
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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From number-one New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury comes a heartwarming story about childhood friends, broken lives, and a long ago promise that just might offer the hope of love for today.

Dubbed the "Queen of Christian Fiction" by Time magazine, number-one New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Karen Kingsbury is arguably America's favorite inspirational novelist with a dozen best sellers to her credit. In The Chance, she delves deeply into a theme that resonates with us all: It's never too late for those willing to take a chance.

Years ago, the day before Ellie moved from Georgia to California, she and her best friend, Nolan, sat beneath the Spanish moss of an ancient oak tree where they wrote letters to each other, and sealed them in a rusty old metal box. The plan was to return 11 years later and read them. But now, as that date arrives, much has changed. Ellie, bereft of the faith she grew up with, is a single mom living in a tired apartment trying to make ends meet. Sometimes she watches television to catch a glimpse of her old friend - Nolan, now an NBA star, whose terrible personal tragedies fueled his faith and athletic drive in equal measure. But Nolan also suffers from a transcendent loneliness that nothing has ever eased.

In their separate lives, as Ellie and Nolan move toward the possibility of a reunion at the oak tree, Kingsbury weaves a tale of heart-wrenching loss, the power of faith, and the wounds that only love can heal.

©2013 Karen Kingsbury (P)2013 Simon & Schuster, Inc.
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Beautiful story thanks Karen. May God bless you
Heartfelt story speak to your Soul

God bless you wonderful story.

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Loved this heartwarming and inspirational story with themes of Grace, redemption, love and finding peace in God.

Beautiful story

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Loved it so much. Completely captivated by this wonderful story of hope and redemption. Beautifully read.

Beautiful story

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I enjoyed this book I liked the characters & the setting. a really nice read.

wonderful story

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Such a great book from start to finish. I didn’t want to stop listening. I would 100% recommend it!

Amazing book!

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Lovely storyline, although slightly predictable still left you hoping until the end. Would recommend this to Christian women looking for a light but encouraging story.

Beautiful Story

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Wonderful sad but so enjoyable. I couldn't put it down. have loved everything I have read or listened to from this author.

Choices change things

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Love the way January LaVoy reads Karen's books. Once you start listening.. You just can't stop.

Loved the story.

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With many facets and tough circumstances.
Ultimately this is a beautiful story of God’s faithfulness and grace; forgiveness, faith, hope and love.

A beautiful story. Thoroughly enjoyed.

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loved every minute and could not stop listening. what a great story with suspense, romance and adventure

brilliant

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