Seeing Things

by Patti Hill

Book Overview

Birdie Wainwright, 72, isn't concerned about seeing things that others can't. For a woman who still climbs mountains with her dog (Miss Bee Haven) and likes to tango, the impractical visions brought on by macular degeneration are just another gift from God, adding more adventure to life. But when a tumble down the stairs breaks her ankle and leads back to her son's home in Denver where she must convalesce, Birdie's imagination really takes flight...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805447512
• ISBN13: 9780805447514
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: B&H Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

High Praise

This book fits with my passion "Why We Need Girlfriends." A Bible study book I'll be talking about another day. The family relationships in the book are great. Healing between family members. Grandmother and grandson bonding. But the group of women with failing eyesight that band together do more than the doctors or family for Birdie. Girlfriends are friends who stick closer than relatives. Seeing Things made me laugh out loud, which is common in husband's family, but not in mine.I can't recommend this story high enough.

Put This One On Your "Next Book List"

Just finished this in our book club--highly recommend reading it. We all found a common thread woven through the story for a fun and touching discussion time we were all able to relate to. Storyline is very fitting for today's challenging family life, including blended family relationships. You will immediately relate to every character and identify with the struggles of everyday life faced at any age. The author brought special meaning to each character that left you full of love, compassion, and a deep sense of appreciation for them individually. Please don't hesitate to read this book.

I could not put this book down!

I was drawn into this story as though Birdie were a close family friend! From the very beginning, she captured my heart and I had to stick with her through her struggles and triumphs. I will recommend this book to many and plan to give several as gifts. Macular degeneration is a dreaded condition, and Patti depicted the life with it very well, but also encouraged us all to live life with whatever disabilities we have...to find love as it comes to us! Birdie is my new hero...thank you Pattie for sharing her with us! I do hope we will see more of her :-)

Patti Hill outdoes herself

Patti Hill's choice of an older woman with macular degeneration might seem an unlikely character to be drawn to. But make no mistake, if Birdie Wainwright were a real person, you would want her for your grandmother .. or at the very least, your best friend. The rest of the cast of characters complete this story of struggling family relationships, forgiveness, and love. An unexpected bonus is that I learned new information about macular degeneration. I thought as I read that Patti had another series going, but was jerked back to reality at chapter 39 when I realized she was going to rush the ending. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable read and one of Patti Hill's best novels. Enjoy!