Sheila's comments:
Historical fiction is my favorite genre, so when The Blue Bottle Club was recommended to me I wondered if the Christian fiction overtures would be too much. I don’t mind Christian fiction but I don’t want too much preaching. I want a good solid story mixed with some historical facts. This book starts out on Christmas Day, 1929 and the stock market has just crashed in October. Not much has changed for the four young teens who have gathered in the attic of one girl's home to make pledges of support to one another and write out their dreams on pieces of paper to place them in a blue bottle which is carefully hidden in the rafters. Fast forward 65 years. The historic house is being torn down and reporter Brendan Delaney is covering the story when a workman discovers the hidden blue bottle and brings it out to see she wants to use it in her story. Later she notices the notes inside and wonders what ever happened to these ladies? Are they still alive? Did their dreams come true? As she sets out to find out and possibly record their stories, will Brendan realize she is searching for something missing in her life? Stokes expertly nails the sweet innocence of dreams unrealized while showing both satisfaction and some sadness at the end of a life well lived and is always within reach along with a little help from God. Don’t worry-Stokes is not too preachy. Very inspirational story and I would recommend this book as a gentle, historical Christian fiction read to anyone.
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