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Reader Comments on Wrapped in Rain
Posted in Reader Comments on Tue, July 05, 2005
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Wrapped In Rain is my favorite Charles Martin book! (and I have read them all) In it he artfully depicts mental illness and captures how a hurtful past can torture the mind, body and spirit. The characters in the book are deep, complex and real. The raw emotion can be intense but just as the boys in the story, the reader finds shelter in Miss Ella Rain. She is a warm blanket, a comfort, and a pillar of strength. This is a great book that will nudge along the road of understanding forgiveness. A MUST read. Thank you Charles.
I recently recieved from a friend a box of books. She offered them to me knowing how I love to read, promising I’d enjoy each one. I waded through my box of new teasure and at first didn’t read Wrapped in Rain. Not because it didn’t interest me, I firmly believe He knew when I’d need to read it and held it until that time. I’ve finished, just a few moments ago, willing my fingers to leaf through pages where there were none left. For many reasons, this book, it’s contents, and what I gained from it will forever be in my heart.
Thank you for sharing your blessing with me.
Thanks too, to Miss Ella!
May love spring up from all the rocks along your way,
H. Bobbins
I read this book in less than a week. Anyone that has suffered pain in their childhood can relate to this story. I learned alot about forgiving and letting go from Charles Martin’s character Tucker Rain. It is easy to hang onto your anger but is extremely difficult to let go and let God. God Bless you Charles Martin. I will read more of your books.
Just finished reading Wrapped in Rain (my third CM book and my favorite, so far). I just read your online letter and just want you to know that--with this book, for me--you accomplished what you set out to do. Please keep on writing. You are quickly becoming one of my top 10 favorite writers.
About a year ago, I happened upon Wrapped In Rain at bookstore, picked it up, read the first page, and couldn’t put it down. I’ve never read a book that I identified with so much as I did with Wrapped in Rain. It touched a part of my heart that I’d closed off. It’s a work of art, and there aren’t alot of books that I love and read as much as this one. Thank you for all of your books, but especially this one.
I have read 3 of Charles Martin’s books and have loved all 3 but Wrapped in Rain is mymfavorite so far!
I just met this author’s books at my local library this summer and am on my 5th one. I have loved this beautiful story ! It brings to life so many of life’s challenges and opens one’s perspectives. Mama Ella was truly one of God’s angels and I love the way Charles continues to use her in conversation with Tucker after her death. I tried to put myself in their place when they took Mutt to the Catholic Church. Heartwarming, blessed with a strong Christian foundation, and vividly descriptive in the quarry and surroundings - the cottagge out back, the barn. I am anxious to read the latest of Charles’ books and look forward to many more. Thank you so much.
Each story you write is incredible. I can’t put each one down but don’t want each one to end. What wonderful people and stories you create. God bless you and please keep writing.
My favorite book so far, is Wrapped in Rain, I so shared Mutt’s pain. For one so young, you are very sensitive and your characters have such depth, that you feel you know them. Thank you for many hours of enjoyment. I never know if I want to rush to the next page or slowly savor the page I am reading.
God Bless You!
We share a friend, Cathey F., she loaned me Maggie, and I was off and running, so to speak. We both enjoy sharing our favorite parts.
Wrapped in Rain made me think about the words and actions that come out of me daily. Miss Ella’s “God took the time to dream me up” statement had me stop, highlight it on my kindle, and re-read it daily. We all need to remember that we are worth so much to our heavenly Father.