Sophie's Heart

Title: Sophie's Heart
Author: Lori Wick
Genre: Fiction

The tragic death of Alec Riley's wife leaves the Riley family stunned and numb. Alec and his three children, Tory, Rita and Craig walk around in a haze struggling to put the pieces of their life back together. Out of desperation, Alec realizes that his home definitely needs a housekeeper.

Sophia Velikonja, translator with the Federal Assembly has left her native Czechoslovakia in hopes of finding a better life for herself in America. However, the only job is is able to find, despite all of her education, is a houskeeper. However, God has bigger plans for Sophia and she discovers herself right in the center of His will.

As she stumbles along as the houskeeper for the Riley family, God uses her gentle spirit to help mend broken hearts.

This novel isn't too long and the story line seems to move. It's one of those books that have the ending you hoped it will be. However, for me personally, it wasn't a "happy" book. It was merely the story of how a widower and his family put the pieces of their life back together after a tragic loss. Although loss is part of the circle of life, it is a topic I personally don't like dwelling upon. Your viewpoint may be different.