{"product_id":"even-the-angels","title":"Even The Angels","description":"In this recollection of a family tragedy, the author has created a book brimming with life. This skillfully written memoir begins with the report of a car crash that causes the death of the author's mother, brother, sister and aunt, but moves quickly to recount the lives of these vibrant people. Their stories are the heart of this book.\nIn Aunt Leona's chapter we learn what happens to this timid, conscientious woman when she makes her third confession within ten minutes. In Michaels' chapter, we see mischievous Michael's 8th grade report card with its forest of demerits, and we watch him grow to become a sensitive, witty, law student. We laugh over tomboy Sharon, who becomes a Franciscan nun and sets the convent abuzz with her impulsive ways.\nThe spirit of the book, however, resides in the story of Agnes, the author's mother. After Agnes's mother died, Agnes was separated from her father and raised by an aunt. Agnes grew up to be an outgoing and optimistic woman. At the age of 21, she married Lloyd Kelly and together they raised 11 children.\nUnlike many memoirs that tell of a dysfunctional family, this is a story of a husband and wife who worked together to raise seven sons and four daughters. Both mother and father were shrewd observers of each child's personality and character, and they used their insights to treat each child as an individual. Raising one child to be a successful adult is not easy; raising 11 is a monumental task. The Kellys approached that task with energy and zest.\nEven the Angels is a story larger than the family itself. It is the story of how families can live together, work together, play together, and struggle together to make a living and to maintain themselves against the threat of loss and separation. In its essence, this is a book about the ability to appreciate the sweet times of life, yet meet adversity with courage and grace.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1450052584\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1450052584.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Santelmann, Patricia  Kelly\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43310510899261,"sku":"BVV.1450052584.G","price":16.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/even-the-angels","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}