Summer of Rescue

by Barbara Nelson and Sim Kern

From Simon & Schuster, Summer of Rescue and author Barbara Nelson transforms the common events of life into a novel of uncommon grace and power.

Set against the taut yet passionate landscape of the dry heat of Mirage, Arizona, Summer of Rescue illuminates the stunning, often ambiguous emotions of a woman coming to terms with her life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684801140
• ISBN13: 9780684801148
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Summer of Rescue: Excellent Book!

Barbara Nelson's story of a woman and how she deals with her marriage and teenage daughter while struggling with the death of her son. This is a wonderful book appreciated by those who understand well-written, thought-provokig literature. The author has a nack for diction and beatufil imagery and uses subtle but lovely symbolism. An overall excellent, smooth read that will leave its impression on you!

Honest, real people willing to sit in the fire.

I was impressed. I value the ability to have hard things happen in your life and be able to sit with them, open-hearted and with open mind. To feel them deeply, grow, connect with others... all the people in this novel were able to do so. I loved it and I learned from it.

Tilt-a-Whirl of Thought and Emotion!!

Barbara Nelson, where have you been all my life??? "Summer of Rescue" captivated me from the first page and didn't let go until at least page 250. I would have finished it in one sitting, but couldn't quite handle all the feelings this book manifested in me at one time. After some self-reflection, I was able to pick up at page 250 and then read the rest of the book -- and it was just as good. BUY! BUY! BUY! This book! In other words, if you want to read a great novel, you should purchase "Summer of Rescue!" Otherwise you just have to listen to people like me tell you how great it is, and that might get annoying -- so find out yourself, silly!! I should note, too, that I am a female, but I think that this book is good for males to read, too. Again! 5 stars!

Nelson illustrates the beauty of a typical family

Nelson masterfully creates a story about real people in real situations trying to be good parents, daughters, husbands, and wives. The story reads quickly and is captivating from the first page to the end. This is a refreshing change from stories about dysfunctional families and puts the focus onto characters that the reader can relate to. This is a joy to read!