The Stars Are Fire

A novel

By: Anita Shreve

Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Weight of Water and The Pilot's Wife (an Oprah's Book Club selection): an exquisitely suspenseful new novel about an extraordinary young woman tested by a catastrophic event and its devastating aftermath--based on the true story of the largest fire in Maine's history

In October 1947, after a summer long drought, fires break out all along the Maine coast from Bar Harbor to Kittery and are soon racing out of control from town to village. Five months pregnant, Grace Holland is left alone to protect her two toddlers when her husband, Gene, joins the volunteer firefighters. Along with her best friend, Rosie, and Rosie's two young children, Grace watches helplessly as their houses burn to the ground, the flames finally forcing them all into the ocean as a last resort. The women spend the night frantically protecting their children, and in the morning find their lives forever changed: homeless, penniless, awaiting news of their husbands' fate, and left to face an uncertain future in a town that no longer exists. In the midst of this devastating loss, Grace discovers glorious new freedoms--joys and triumphs she could never have expected her narrow life with Gene could contain--and her spirit soars. And then the unthinkable happens--and Grace's bravery is tested as never before.

inspiration

slow to start but the couldn't wait to finish. inspiring story of strength and courage to become a strong independent women with children.

Stick it out

I really enjoyed the book . Although the narrator was not the best .

Wonderful

I have read a lot of her books and this one did not disappoint. More upbeat of a story which I enjoyed.

Loved everything about it

The story was fabulous and character were well developed. The narrator was so good. I’m sad the book is over, but I can listen again- and will

Very touching beautiful story

I loved this book, I’m so sorry it’s over! I highly recommend it to everyone