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Home Song

por LaVyrle Spencer

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LaVyrle Spencer explores the true meaning of unconditional love in this powerful New York Times bestseller.

High school principal Tom Gardner feels a sense of shock when he sees Kent Arens, a new transfer student. With one glance, Tom can see that this teenager is the son he never knew he had-the result of a one-night stand on the eve of his wedding years before, now grown into an intelligent, athletic, and polite young man. But the boy's presence has a devastating effect on Tom's family.

As the Gardners careen toward disaster, they test the foundation of trust and respect that their family was built on-and learn that love leaves no choice but forgiveness.

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I know I've read this before, but I read it again anyway. 17 years ago, Tom had a one night stand 3 days before his wedding to Claire, and his previously unknown son has just transferred into his school. He can't leave well enough alone and seeks out Kent's mother to confirm his suspicion, which sets in motion a chain of events that almost destroys his marriage and family. ( )
  nancynova | Jun 11, 2016 |
I like LaVyle Spencer in general, but I don't think this was her best book. It wasn't bad....an inteesting read. But it wasn't a great book either. The characters were for the most part likeable, if a bit unrealistic. The whole situation though, was a bit unrealistic. I mean, what are the chances that off all the schools in the US, you would move into the one at which your bio dad whom you never knew would be the principal? And really, would you leave your kid in that school. I mean, the mom obviously had money.....there are no private schools around?

But forgetting all that, because there would be no story if you didn't...it was entertaining, but a bit drawn out at times. No doubt Claire would be upset. But it seemed to take way to long to reach the conclusion you knew would come....that she would forgive and restore her family. And then, when she did....it came WAY too easily. Like BOOM.....I'm enlightened and all is well. After enduring chapters of her harshness and how the rest of the family coped, it just seemed like it should have taken a couple of chapters for her to think about what Monica said. And the most puzzling part was the last sentence. What was that about her 'liking' Monica. Was that a hint that Monica would become a good friend and part of the family? Or was that a threat.....Tom, I'm going to keep you on edge with this forever.

An interesting story, but maybe don't bump it to your 'must read' list. ( )
  Time2Read2 | Mar 31, 2013 |
This book reads like a bad made-for-tv movie and was a complete waste of time. Spencer's grammatically shaky, over-emotional and adjective-laden prose made the book a pain to navigate and nearly impossible to enjoy, while her complete inability to draw a realistic human character forced the story into cliche after cliche. Her teenagers were wooden, drenched with sickly sweet kindness and school spirit and completely lacking any normal adolescent characteristics; her adults were erratic, frenzied and drawn without an ounce of realism.

I picked up this book at a used book sale and thought the story might have some interesting twists - there were none. I thought the plight of the characters, especially the principal's wife Claire, might resonate in some way - it did not. I suppose if nothing else, Home Song did evoke strong feelings in me as a reader: I was so angry with each of the characters and so bored by the non-existent plot that I couldn't wait to finish the book, review it and shelve it on the 'never to be touched again' pile. Should be zero stars. ( )
1 vota smileydq | Jan 30, 2009 |
Feelgood story about a happy family torn apart by the father's one indiscretion just before his wedding day, eighteen years ago. The feelings of all concerned here are sensitively described amid Tom's desparate attempts to reconcile with his wife.
The TV movie of this was hugely disappointing, but, as ever the book is far superior.
Excellent story about the family unit. ( )
  gogglemiss | Jul 20, 2008 |
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  romsfuulynn | Apr 28, 2013 |
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Home Song
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Stay, stay at home, my heart, and rest;
Home-keeping hearts are happiest,
For those that wander they know not where
Are full of trouble and full of care;
To stay at home is best.

Weary and homesick and distressed,
They wander east, they wander west,
And are baffled and beaten and blown about
By the winds of the wilderness of doubt;
To stay at home is best.

Then stay at home, my heart, and rest;
The bird is safest in its nest;
O'er all that flutter their wings and fly
A hawk is hovering in the sky;
To stay at home is best.
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To Deborah Raffin Viner and Michael Viner
I love you both for bringing so much into my life, not the least of which is a friendship I treasure.
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Minnesota lay green and vibrant, freshened by a night's rain that rinsed the late August sky to a watercolor blue.
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Fiction. Literature. Romance. HTML:

LaVyrle Spencer explores the true meaning of unconditional love in this powerful New York Times bestseller.

High school principal Tom Gardner feels a sense of shock when he sees Kent Arens, a new transfer student. With one glance, Tom can see that this teenager is the son he never knew he had-the result of a one-night stand on the eve of his wedding years before, now grown into an intelligent, athletic, and polite young man. But the boy's presence has a devastating effect on Tom's family.

As the Gardners careen toward disaster, they test the foundation of trust and respect that their family was built on-and learn that love leaves no choice but forgiveness.

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