Description
About the Author
After earning degrees in English and Business, Cindy Maddox spent a decade in publishing-first for a small niche publishing company and then as a freelance book editor. She left her career to return to graduate school for a Master of Divinity degree and now lives in Maine with her wife, two children, and a poorly behaved dog who tolerates her existence.
Reviews
"Follow the Love is the message from the unlikely Jesus discovered in a local diner by a grandmother with a new smartphone. It's the message that changes the lives of several folks in a small church in West Virginia. Unlikely friendships, miracles, doubts, and faith are all a part of this lovely novel by Cindy Maddox. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll cheer! It's a story that reminds us of what we can do and who we can be when we look for and follow love." Lynne Hinton, author of The Beekeeper's Wife
"What do we mean when we say 'normal'? In her engaging novel, Cindy Maddox pushes on norms we may assume around inclusion, intergenerational friendships, and the human capacity to grow and change. She builds a small-town world the reader hopes to revisit, full of characters across the age range who are relatable in their hopes and struggles with family and faith. When Mish sets out to help a new friend, readers will root for her to fulfill her mission." Martha Spong, Denial is My Spiritual Practice (and Other Failures of Faith)
"Cindy Maddox's In the Neighborhood of Normal could rightly come with this warning on the front cover: 'Necessary for your health. This book may cause tears amidst laughter.' Mish's journey is our journey as she learns how to stand up for herself because she always stands up for others. As she follows the love, she spreads it, making strangers' lives better because 'I think you find what you are.' In the Neighborhood of Normal is the exactly right read for this unprecedented post-Trump, knee-deep-in-Covid, uncertain moment. A good dose of Mish's boldness and optimism is what the doctor ordered." Alex Poppe, author of Girl, World, Moxie, Jinwar and Other Tales from The Levant, and Duende.
Book Information
ISBN 9781646030736
Author Cindy Maddox
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint Regal House Publishing LLC
Publisher Regal House Publishing LLC
Weight(grams) 281g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 139mm * 15mm