Review supplied by Cindy Hiday, Author and Writing Instructor

Set in Depression Era Portland, Oregon, A Father’s Heart is rich in period language and details. Three generations of women rely on their love for each other and a steadfast faith in God to get them through hard times. Though smoothly told from several viewpoints, this is really Maddie’s story. As one man breaks her heart and another steps in to mend it, little Maddie Miller learns the real meaning of a father’s love.

Told with warmth, honesty and wonderful touches of humor, Maddie wraps herself around the reader’s heart and doesn’t let go until the last word. It is a timeless story that rings true for anyone who has struggled to make sense of growing up fatherless.

Watching this story develop over the years has been an exciting journey. As a fellow student and friend of Alice Mitchell, I’m thrilled to see her hard work and professionalism come to fruition. It’s the berries!