Proof of Angels by Mary Curran Hackett is a moving story about the angels in our lives and second chances. Our main character Sean Magee is a firefighter who becomes trapped in a burning building. Just as he is sure he’ll be taking his last breath he is led to a window by what he is later sure is an angel and he just jumps. Despite severe burns and injuries he survives.
The whole experience causes Sean to take a closer look at himself and how he has been living his life. He’s just been existing in his life not really living and now that he’s been given another chance at life he wants to change that. To do that though he has to look to his past and deal with all the issues that caused him to withdraw from his life in the first place. Issues like the family he’s run from as well as make amends to the one woman he’s always loved and never forgotten.
Sean is one of those characters that is easy to connect with because he’s looking for the same thing a lot of us are … the meaning of our lives and what we ultimately want from it. Despite his issues he’s a pretty wise guy. One of my favorite quotes from the book came from Sean…
‘… sometimes miracles happen. Great stuff happens out of the garbage of everyday life. Like seeing a dog surf or being in the right place at the right time so that you can actually save a life. Or admitting, just admitting once that life is more than just work, it’s about the people in it.’ (from eBook copy)
Words well said. Too often we don’t see all the little things in our lives that are really good. Many times we don’t take the chances we should whether it be in forgiveness or love. This novel really brings that to light. Second chances are meant to be taken and life is meant to be lived fully. Above all keep yourself open to the angels that touch your life!
Recommended for fiction lovers! I really enjoyed this one!
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This sounds very sweet – perfect for the holiday season!
Kathy, yes angels and holidays seem to go hand in hand.
Sounds like a very nice read. Just in time for
the holidays. Thank you for the review
Diane, it was a nice read. For me it was different because it focused on a man. Most of the books I read focus on women.
That is different for sure having it focuse on a man. Like you most of my reads are focused on a woman. I like that idea. Something different. I liked it because I associate holiday and angels.
Thank you
Very nice review, Darlene. It sounds like a book I’d enjoy as well. It’s interesting to me that the protagonist is a male character.
This one sounds good, and I love the cover!
Sometimes I just love the simplest covers best.
Not everyone gets a second chance but we always have to grab them when they do come our way. This book sounds like a great reminder of that.
Thanks for being a part of the tour!