Chasing The Butterfly

By Jayme H. Mansfield

Description:

Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year, Illumination Book Awards Winner, Inspirational Readers Choice Award Finalist, Nominated for a Christy Award. From a vineyard in the south of France to the sophisticated city of Paris, Ella Moreau searches for the hope and love she lost as a young girl when her mother abandoned the family. Ella's journey is portrayed through a heartbroken child, a young woman's struggles during the tumultuous times surrounding World War II, and as a reflective adult. Through a series of secret paintings, her art becomes the substitute for lost love the metaphor of her life. But when her paintings are discovered, the intentions of those she loves are revealed.

Book Takeaway:

Chasing the Butterfly is a story of profound hope and forgiveness woven through beautiful imagery and unforgettable characters.

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Why the author wrote this book:

Initially, I began writing the story while taking classes through the Christian Writers Guild--it was an academic pursuit. Then, due to several very real and personal events, the story became a journey that allowed me to find hope and forgiveness. Amazing how the Lord works!