“Anne of Green Gables,” My Daughter, and Me (free first chapter download and giveaway!)

September 9, 2015 99 Comments

Anne of Green Gables, the beloved series from L.M. Montgomery has inspired many a kindred spirit over the years. How many of us love and dream a little more deeply because of Anne Shirley? The 11-year-old orphan has won many hearts and we’re delighted to share a bit of her story in a new title by veteran writer, Lorilee Craker in “Anne of Green Gables,” My Daughter and Me.

A charming and heartwarming true story for anyone who has ever longed for a place to belong. “Anne of Green Gables,” My Daughter, and Me is a witty romp through the classic novel; a visit to the magical shores of Prince Edward Island; and a poignant personal tale of love, faith, and loss.

And it all started with a simple question: “What’s an orphan?” The words from her adopted daughter, Phoebe, during a bedtime reading of Anne of Green Gables stopped Lorilee Craker in her tracks. How could Lorilee, who grew up not knowing her own birth parents, answer Phoebe’s question when she had wrestled all her life with feeling orphaned—and learned too well that not every story has a happy ending?

So Lorilee set off on a quest to find answers in the pages of the very book that started it all, determined to discover—and teach her daughter—what home, family, and belonging really mean. If you loved the poignancy of Orphan Train and the humor of Mennonite in a Little Black Dress, you will be captivated by “Anne of Green Gables,” My Daughter, and Me. It’s a beautiful memoir that deftly braids three lost girls’ stories together, speaks straight to the heart of the orphan in us all, and shows us the way home at last.

Visit Lorilee’s site to learn more about her and the launch of “Anne of Green Gables,” My Daughter and Me

Read the first chapter for free here.

Don’t miss this great giveaway!

To celebrate this new release, we’ll be giving away a gift pack of two copies of the book and a Starbucks gift card – for you to share with a bosom-friend! Just leave a comment below and tell us who you’d share the prize with and we’ll chose a random winner on Sept. 20th!

Adam Sabados

Adam is the Digital Media Coordinator at Tyndale. He gets to have fun running social media campaigns, and online advertising. Adam is a graduate of Malone University in Canton, Ohio where he majored in communication arts and was highly involved in the theatre department. He currently lives in Wheaton, IL with his wife Meghan, his son Luke, and their Cavalier pup Banksy. You can follow Adam on Twitter at @AdamSab where you can learn all about his latest improv comedy shows around Chicago, hear about the woes of Ohio sports teams, or catch an insightful blog post or two.