Then Came Heaven

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 347 pages
• Published by: Jove April 1, 1999
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0515124621
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0515124620
• Book Dimensions: 6.5 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 4.8 ounces

From Library Journal
This just in: the story of a young widower with two little girls and the nun whose urge to help them makes her question her vows.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From AudioFile
Here the lives of two special people, Eddie Olczak and Sister Regina, become intertwined after Eddie's wife dies. This romance reveals the depth of their commitment to Catholicism, their budding love for one another and their struggles to create new lives for themselves. Amy Irving's performance is so subtle that she disappears as narrator, captivating the listener with the difficult emotional lives of the characters. Irving has mastered the Polish accent and flawlessly recounts the many Catholic services, offices and practices. Spencer's narrative is matter of fact while Irving's performance of the dialogue brings out the full personalities of the characters. M.B.K. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
"Then Came Heaven" is a totally unique romance novel. Set in a midwest Polish Catholic community in the 1950s, it is a beautifully crafted glimpse of a time when the world was simpler and more innocent. The primary characters are a grieving widower and a nun who is struggling with her vocation. Spencer always does a wonderful job of drawing the reader into the emotional lives of her characters, and these two are particularly sympathetic. The majority of the book focuses on their individual struggles before turning to the romance that springs from their mutual respect and support. The love story is very sweet and handled with great sensitivity. I also enjoyed the glimpse into the inner life of the nuns.