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The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos - by Kelly Irvin (Paperback)

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  • In a novel inspired by the author's own cancer experience, two sisters seek a new balance in work, family, and love when one receives a diagnosis that sets the clock ticking.Determined to save Sherri's life, Kristen drops everything to guide her sister on the harrowing cancer treatment journey.
  • Author(s): Kelly Irvin
  • 400 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian

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In a novel inspired by the author's own cancer experience, two sisters seek a new balance in work, family, and love when one receives a diagnosis that sets the clock ticking.



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In a novel inspired by the author's own cancer experience, two sisters seek a new balance in work, family, and love when one receives a diagnosis that sets the clock ticking.

Determined to save Sherri's life, Kristen drops everything to guide her sister on the harrowing cancer treatment journey. When she's unable to balance the strain of caring for her patients, being a wife and mother, and her frantic efforts to save her sister, Kristen's carefully balanced life crumbles, starting with her marriage. Desperate to regain her footing, she vows to rebuild her broken relationships . . . as soon as she's sure Sherri will beat the odds stacked against her.

Unlike her sister, Sherri Reynolds has worked to cultivate balance in her life. Her children, her job as a teacher, and her strong faith keep her grounded--until her diagnosis sends her spiraling into the scary world of what-ifs and unknown outcomes. Sherri faces the agonizing realization that family history may be about to repeat itself. With the clock ticking, she's determined to use whatever time she has left to heal old wounds and restore relationships.

The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos is a novel that will have readers reaching for the tissue box again and again as the author uses her own experience of living with ovarian cancer for seven years (and counting) to provide first-hand knowledge of sitting in the chair when the diagnosis is first delivered and the repercussions that follow.

  • Poignant contemporary Christian fiction
  • Stand-alone novel
  • Book length: 113,000 words
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs



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'A heartbreaking, truth-telling look at the ravages of cancer on the body and soul. Kelly Irvin's tale will resonate with anyone who has been affected by this terrible disease. Told with compassion and love, The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos is a perfect fit for fans of Tosca Lee, Patty Callahan Henry, and Allison Winn Scotch.'--Aimie K. Runyan, bestselling author of A Bakery in Paris and The Memory of Lavender and Sage

'Kelly Irvin has crafted an emotional and moving story of family, grief, and forgiveness, and reminds us of God's unfailing love, even in the midst of the storm.'--Sheryl Lister, author of A Table For Two and A Perfect Pairing
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Theme: Contemporary
Format: Paperback
Author: Kelly Irvin
Language: English
Street Date: December 5, 2023
TCIN: 88879881
UPC: 9780840709202
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-4294
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.7 pounds
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4.0 out of 5 stars with 1 reviews
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A touching tale!

4 out of 5 stars
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- 1 year ago
The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos by Kelly Irvin is an emotional tale. I thought the story was well-written with realistic, developed characters. The author captured the emotions that are experienced by an individual when they receive a cancer diagnosis as well as by those close to a person (family, friends, coo-workers). The author was able to share her knowledge and experience (with stage 4 ovarian cancer) in this story. I can tell that Kelly Irvin did her research. I had no idea that insurance would not cover all the costs. You can go severely into debt trying to get cured. I liked reading about the caring oncologists and how they are there for their patients. The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos is told from Kristen (the sister who is the oncologist), Sherri (the sister who is diagnosed with cancer), and Daniel’s (Kristen’s husband) point-of-view. The story deals with a variety of topics. Kristen and Daniel are empty nesters who are drifting apart. Kristen is a dedicated doctor. We get to see what happened in Kristen’s childhood that drew the sisters closer and led her to become an oncologist. Sherri is divorced, but she still cares for her ex-husband. Forgiveness, job dynamics, family troubles, grief, new beginnings, and faith are other topics addressed in this touching story. We get to see the ups and downs of a family affected by a cancer diagnosis. Faith was beautifully woven into the story. Faith and Sherri’s church family are an important part of her life. You will want to have a box of tissues nearby while reading The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos. The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos is an expressive story with close sisters, a scary diagnosis, a dedicated doctor, thoughtful friends, costly chemo, a frustrated husband, a devoted family, and a firm faith.
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