Paper Angels (A Novel) - Tapa dura

"Billy Coffey has a way of writing that draws you into his story, which then allows you to find yourself in it. In this book he'll encourage you to pay attention, to laugh, and to wonder."--Author of I Became a Christian and All I Got Was this Lousy T-Shirt "Vince Antonucci, on SNOW DAY " "Snow Day is the kind of book you savor, then read again. Simple, yet profound. Spare, but beautiful. I loved this book."--Author of the Defiance Texas trilogy and Thin Places "Mary DeMuth " "Paper Angels is like a rare all-night conversation with an old friend. It reminds us of who we are and what matters to us, and gets us up the next morning with new strength and purpose. Billy Coffey understands the secrets of the human heart, and writes a compelling story full of insight and redemption. Paper Angels glows with poetry, heartbreak, and deep faith, reminding us that even after our most painful trials, hope never fails. Readers will be touched by Billy Coffey's ability to find beauty and meaning in every day, in every soul. He portrays small town life with an energy, charm, and humor that few contemporary novelists can match. Imagine Garrison Keillor, then add a moving story of faith and lyricism that brings you bakc to the most beautiful summer days of your childhood, and that's Paper Angels." Rosslyn Fay Elliott, "Author of Fairer than Morning"" "In his second novel, Paper Angels, Coffey once more shows his talent for using simple lessons to reveal profound truths. His writing hooked me with the first pages, and didn't let me go until the last secret was revealed." Richard L. Mabry, MD, "Author of Lethal Remedy and the Prescription for Trouble series."" "Combining a country-boy's sensibilities with a storyteller's imagination, Billy Coffey imparts grace to his readers. PAPER ANGELS is a troubling tale of a tender people navigating difficult times in a tenacious place, where hope digs in its spurs and flat-out refuses to quit. PAPER ANGELS is a testament to community as a healing place." Karen Spears Zacharias, "author of Will Jesus Buy Me a Doublewide? 'Cause I need More Room for My Plasma TV""