The Blue Bottle Club
by Penelope J. Stokes

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Book Review: A Novel of Dreams Deferred and Lives Fulfilled
Summary: 3 Stars

Sixty-five years later, a workman discovers the bottle while demolishing the house where the girls had met. He turns it over to Brendan Delaney, a newswoman covering the demolition story. Brendan's life outside of her work is empty to the point of not existing, but something about four young girls sharing dreams of becoming a famous artist, a Hollywood film star, a social worker, and a wife and mother touches her and she is restless until she can find the women and see just how their lives did turn out. Brendan's journey to find the four women and attempt to reunite them leads the reader on an interesting adventure.

Will any of the young girls realize her dream? Will unexpected detours and unfortunate experiences deter any or all of them? Will their dreams change from the one they envisioned that Christmas Day so long ago? Discover with Brendan that although conscious dreams may go unfulfilled, the deeper plan that God has for our lives can bring unexpected happiness. The religious aspect of this novel is strong and touches the characters even when they don't want it to and sometimes at their darkest hour. This is a story of how life does not always end up as you wished, but how you accept the life you are given and find such joy in it that you are glad God was in charge and not you. So, if you're interested in seeing how the lives of four young girls change as they move from their teens to their early 80's, and if following a path of tragedy, broken dreams, and recovery appeals to you, keep your heart open to this uplifting tale. I think John Lennon once said something to the effect of life is what happens while you're busy making other plans. That could well be a theme for this novel.

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