Title: Patches & Pieces: Becoming the Legacy of Our Family Quilt
Author: Lana Mourning
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 978-1662819124
Pages: 230
Genre: Memoirs / Christian
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda
Hollywood Book Reviews
Patches & Pieces: Becoming the Legacy of Our Family Quilt is a period-piece Christian read chronicling author Lana Mourning’s life and family, and whose expressive recapitulation will have you glued from the first to the last page. The author deftly and profoundly shares intimate details regarding her marriage to her husband of fifty-years, which stands as a rare milestone which depicts the kind of love story the world needs to hear.
From Lana’s vivid childhood memories, it is evident simplicity defined her background. She spent a lot of time herding sheep and cows on her parents’ ranch, a task which immensely shaped her young-self into becoming more responsible, as well as more committed in life. It is at this place she fell in love with a young man from a neighboring ranch, with whom she has had a strong half-a-century marriage, knowing they will always be there for each other no matter what. Lana goes ahead and highlights various trials and challenges which have rocked their bond while also exhaustively explaining the positive impact these have had on their family, such as enhancing self-discovery as well as each other’s purpose. Various difficulties would also see their character refined to become the best version of husband and wife one can ever become.
Lana’s life and marriage showcases undeniable fruits which have emanated from deep devotion, wisely combined with steadfast faith and commitment to each other. It is a committed marriage; that answers globally asked questions such as what the secret of a married couple who has been together for years is. Her husband’s story offers crucial knowledge which can enable one to achieve a solid foundation that is needed for success in family life. Lana’s incredible and easily discernible message is bound to linger in readers’ minds for years to come; through its evolutionary lessons such as the significance of making the right choices and decisions, as well as the value of remembering where one has come from.
Patches & Pieces: Becoming the Legacy of Our Family Quilt is therefore a fascinating opus which can be enjoyed by readers of all age groups as well as from various backgrounds due to the universal family facts and truths it offers. The author is interestingly humorous in her narrations, an element that will keep one smiling as they study its priceless content. Ultimately, this text will remind readers of God’s unparalleled faithfulness in answering prayers and promises, and will confirm an enduring marriage is possible amidst imperfections.