Looking For Me

Looking For Me by Beth Hoffman

Sometimes we do judge a book by its cover-or, as we are browsing through the library, the book jacket of an intriguing novel catches our attention. Happy to say I  found this endearing story worth the effort. The heartwarming characters will stay with you long after completion-a little bit of all of us in each one.

Teddi Overman lives in rural Kentucky on the family farm with her parents and brother, Josh. At the age of eighteen, Terri grows restless, and a chance encounter with an elderly gentleman convinces her to leave home for a new life in Charleston, S.C. After leaving goodbye notes for the family, she sets her sights on a most unlikely career, never fully realizing the pain left behind. Yet fond memories cloud Teddi's mind and upon returning for a visit, she finally  grasps her mother's discontent for life and begins to understand her father's past. Brother Josh, a wildlife enthusiast, has taken on almost mystical qualities as if he is part of a new universe. His mysterious disappearance sets the stage for a series of events that will keep the reader guessing. Teddi's many quirky friends and her eventual success as an antiques shop owner, never fully erase the loss of her beloved brother. Unanswered questions remain-clues that he is possibly still alive force Teddi to find the truth.

This book takes the reader on a wonderful journey and is a pleasure to read. Perhaps shattered families can be healed if we decide what is truly important and what we can leave behind. Dreams can never be fulfilled if we don't try. True friendships don't come easily. And in the end, never give up hope...