
Sunday Book Review – My Baby Wrote Me A Letter by Jacquie Biggar
Welcome to my Sunday Book Review. Today I’m sharing my review for this heartfelt #Shortstory by Jacquie Biggar – My Baby Wrote Me A Letter: – An Inspirational Women’s Fiction Short Story. Jacquie was inspired to write a story about a true article she came across. Read on to learn more!
Blurb:
A family’s brush with the past will threaten the very foundation of their lives.
Eight months pregnant and her Navy husband away on a mission, Grace Freeman craves the security of her childhood home in Canada.
When a letter written by her long-lost mother is found in an old writing desk it creates a tear in the fabric of her family.
Can Grace find a way to bring peace to those she loves, or will a message from the past destroy their future?
Introduction:
In the beginning of this book, Jacquie tells us what inspired her to write this book. She was inspired by a news segment she watched where a woman bought an old desk at a yard sale. When she got it home and began refurbishing it, she found a letter taped to the back of a drawer. After reading the letter, the woman thought she should search for the author of the letter to inform the family. She told the story on Facebook and it led to the son of the man who wrote that letter long ago. He was dying of cancer and wanted to let his family know things in case never given the chance. Turns out the man survived cancer and lived to not only see his children again, but his grandchildren.
My 5 Star Review:
How could I read this intro and not read this book? What a tender-hearted story Jacquie wrote in a fictionalized version of a true happy ending story.
Grace goes home to Canada, carrying child, where she craves the company of her family while her husband serves in the US Navy as they await the arrival of their baby. Her mother disappeared when Grace and her brothers were still children and their father, Ray, was stationed in Viet Nam working as a journalist. Ray travels with his daughter Grace to Canada and brings a letter along that he found underneath his desk after many years had past.
A lot of uncertainty and some painful questions and assumptions remain about Graces mother’s abandoning of her children, until Ray shares the letter he discovered with his children that was left by their mother. Lessons learned – never assume. There is always a ‘why’ to questioning the motives of people.
A bittersweet and quaint family short saga that isn’t short on packing a punch and tugging at the heart strings. Of course I’m not going to share what was in the letter, you will have to enjoy the read to find out!.
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56 Comments
Marian Beaman
The cover is compelling and so is your 5* review. Who doesn’t like a happy ending? And it all started with a hidden letter. Thanks, Debby, for highlighting this intriguing book today
dgkaye
Thanks Marian. No doubts you would enjoy this lovely read 🙂 x
Jacquie Biggar
Thank you, Marian. The cover was designed by Kim Killion, who is simply amazing! It fits the story perfectly 🙂
John Maberry
Another great review, DG!
dgkaye
Thanks John 🙂 Credit to Jacquie 🙂
Jacquie Biggar
I’m thrilled to come across Debby’s review today, John! This short story was originally created to go into an anthology put together by my critique group in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday.
Natalie Ducey
A wonderful review to share, Debby! Bravo to Jacquie! 🙂
dgkaye
Thank you so much Natalie <3
Jacquie Biggar
Thank you, Natalie!
Stevie Turner
Sounds like a good one, Debby. I’ve found many books to read via your reviews! x
dgkaye
Thanks Stevie. I love reading book reviews, always have. They really help with the – gotta get this book, factor. 🙂 xx
Jacquie Biggar
It’s a great way to find new-to-me authors. I’ve read some unforegettable stories thanks to book bloggers and their reviews 🙂
Pete Springer
Jacquie’s book sounds amazing. I can so relate with the feeling of wanting to let those significant in my life know how impactful they’ve been.
Of course, the title of Jacquie’s book made me go find the old song. That will be stuck in my head all day. I might as well pass it on to others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQaUs5J2wdI
dgkaye
LOL Pete. Thanks a lot. Now I have that same song planted in my head! LOL 🙂 🙂
Jacquie Biggar
Lol, Pete, you’ve discovered my secret tiltle maker- songs! This is one of my favorites 🙂
Jan Sikes
I totally agree, Debby. One could not read the introduction to this story and not read the story! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I look forward to reading it!
dgkaye
So glad to introduce you to this book Jan. Enjoy! <3
Jacquie Biggar
Thank you, Jan! I loved the premise of finding a letter hidden away for so many years. I’m glad it worked out well for the real life family!
sally cronin
Fantastic review Debby and put on my next Amazon run..enjoy Jacquie’s books and this sound special.. thanks for showcasing…hugs ♥
dgkaye
Of course you will enjoy it Sal. Right up your alley. <3 xx
Jacquie Biggar
I’m happy-dancing over this review! Thanks for your interest, Sally. I hope you enjoy the story!
Annika Perry
Debby, a wonderful review and of course you can’t share the letter! 😀My heartstrings are well and truly tugged reading your thoughts on the book and this is a must-read for me! I love how Jacquie wrote about the inspiration for her book and there was definitely a story waiting to be written after seeing that news item! Lost letters can launch a book in any direction!
dgkaye
I agree on all Annika. Yes, it was the premise of the story that grabbed my attention too. I wasn’t disappointed. I hope you get to enjoy. <3
Jacquie Biggar
When I was younger (much younger! lol) Mom bought me a beautiful old writing desk for my room. It was made of two-toned wood. The edges were rounded, and had two deep drawers on either side. I loved that old desk and used it as part of my inspiration for the story.
Thanks for your interest in my book, Annika!
judith barrow
I’ve always wished to find a secret letter, Debby. This is a brilliant review for what sounds a brilliant book. Thanks. Off to check it out. Oh, and by the way, thank you very much for the ear worm, Pete Springer!
dgkaye
LOL Judith – Pete’s music lolol. Yes, I’m quite sure you will like Jacquie’s story Judith <3 xx
Jacquie Biggar
Isn’t that song great? 🙂
Jacquie Biggar
Debby, thank you for giving MBWMAL some love. The news story really touched home with me, so much so, I had to write my own version 🙂
I’m happy you enjoyed the read!
dgkaye
I loved it Jacquie! Happy to share and review for you on GR and Zon.ca 🙂 x
Balroop Singh
Lovely review Deb! Jacquie is well known for her family sagas, written with poignancy. I am sure this one is as good as those awesome books. Thanks for sharing an inspiring review.
dgkaye
Thanks Balroop. I can see why. I’m glad I have a few other books of Jacquie’s buried in my Kindle of treasures. 🙂
Jacquie Biggar
Thank you, Balroop! What a wonderful compliment! <3
Lauren Scott
Thanks for your wonderful review, Debby, and I enjoyed reading the backstory of how the book was born. That always makes the story that much more interesting. The cover is beautiful, too, and I look forward to reading this book, definitely! Congrats to Jacquie! 💖
dgkaye
Thanks Lauren. I’m happy my review stirred your interest. Be well <3
Jacquie Biggar
Thank you, Lauren. I had so much fun searching out the images I had in mind for this cover. Kim Killion did an amazing job bringing it all together for me 🙂
Diana Peach
I thought this one was just lovely too, Debby. Jacquie writes some wonderful stories and this one was such a heart-warming look at the strength of family. A great review! Congrats to Jacquie. <3
dgkaye
Agreed Diana, and right up my reading alley. Thank you. <3
Toni Pike
What a great review, Debby – and I love the book cover and intriguing title. Congratulations to Jacquie. Toni x
dgkaye
Thanks Toni. Happy to enlighten you 🙂 xx
Robbie Cheadle
What an amazing story. This inspiration for it is lovely and heartwarming. Thanks for sharing, Debby.
dgkaye
Thank you Robbie. <3
Norah Colvin
This book sounds intriguing, Debby. A lovely light read. I’ve put it on my list.
dgkaye
Happy to enlighten you Norah 🙂
Lisa Thomson
Nice review, Deb and congratulations to Jacquie! The cover is intriguing and so is the tag line. Well done.
dgkaye
Thanks Lis. Look at us 3 Canadian writers on one page! <3
lisa thomson-author
LOVE it! 😀
Carol Balawyder
A fun review,Debby. And Jacqui, congratulations on being a USA Today Bestseller author. That’s awesome. <3
dgkaye
Thanks for your well wishes Carol <3
Amy M Reade
This is beyond tantalizing, Debby, as I’m sure you knew it would be. 😉
Can’t wait to get my hands on it.
dgkaye
Thanks Amy. I’m so glad to tantalize you, lol 🙂 x
Liesbet
It is fascinating how real-life experiences or observations can lead to fictionalized stories or books. Jacquie’s book sounds like a wonderful read and I love that cover. Thank you for another enticing review, Debby!
dgkaye
My pleasure Liesbet. I’m happy to enlighten you 🙂 xx
D.L. Finn
That introduction would pull me in too. Great review, Debby. This awaits me on the TBR list.
dgkaye
Thanks Denise. Happy to pull you along 🙂 x
Olga Núñez Miret
Thanks, Debby. It sounds like a great short story, and the details behind its inspiration make it sound even more compelling. Congratulations to Jacquie and thanks for another great review.
dgkaye
Thanks for reading Olga. Yes, a short story that packs a punch. <3