Joy in a Box

A collection of very short stories for adults, full of hope and possibilities. A blind girl has a gift; a father's heart breaks; a young boy in Africa might die; the step-children want her dead husband's money . . . Read these short snippets of fiction and be prepared to gasp, giggle, and groan. Sally Hanan's insight into the human heart brings depth and richness to her inspirational stories, many of them written in a poetic style of prose that flows and gurgles like a country creek. If you like short stories for women, this is for you. Each story is never longer than 750 words, so take it anywhere and steal a quick read you can finish within minutes. Suitable for teens and up, this collection is an eclectic mix of literary fiction, humor, inspirational true stories, and contemporary fiction. If you're looking for funny Christian books or inspirational Christian books as gifts, it's perfect. Full of delight, suspense, surprise, wisdom, love, regret, disgust, frustration, surrender, sadness and much more. Texas author Sally Hanan is originally from Dublin. Perhaps that's why the soul-searching slices of life in her flash fiction collection 'Joy in a Box' might remind you of a miniaturized 'Dubliners. Creative mix of charming, poignant, inspirational and even convicting stories that touch the heart & soul. Love the biblically based stories - made them relevant & brought them to life in fascinating narratives.