And the Truth Will Set You Free

One line in And The Truth Will Set You Free, defines the theme: life presents us with opportunities for change. Kate Reynold’s life, as she knew it, comes to a grinding halt with the loss of her job. Bewildered at being forced into a change at her mid-stage in life, she feels groundless and decides to move to a small town in Connecticut. Here she finds new friends and the courage to accept the challenge of a long-ago dream.      Ms. Rettstatt’s descriptive writing carries the reader through Kate’s despair to her discovery that new beginnings can present their own rewards. The appearance of a kind-hearted man, with issues of his own, lends even greater substance to a story that will warm your heart. I take pleasure in recommending this novel and others by this author that I’m sure will follow.                                —Carol McPhee                                http://www.geocities.com/carolmcphee2003                                    Romance novelist with                                 www.wingsepress.com                                 and www.champagnebooks.com

And The Truth Will Set You Free is a tale about transformation. Kate’s orderly life fulfilled everyone’s expectations, even her own. When her job evaporates due to budget cuts, she rethinks her life and gives in to her dreams. She uproots herself, moves away from her safe choices and discovers talents and hopes she had never explored. Linda Rettstatt has created characters the reader will wish lived next door. For anyone who ever dreamed of taking a chance.                                                                     —P. Sibley, Writer

This is the most moving story it has been my pleasure to read in a very long time. It made me rethink my own life. A courageous woman loses her job and finds her life must take a new direction.      Kate is an organized type of woman, one who plots and plans every move and when fate steps in, she finally allows herself to follow her life long dream of being a writer. The characters are engaging without being cliché, as each new person enters her life you find you want to meet them too. There is real life in this book, and one that should not be taken lightly. Kate learns little by little to trust her own instincts with the help of her golden dog Maggie. When she is confused about the path her life has taken, she steps back and learns to trust not only herself but those around her.      The book made me laugh and made me cry. I read to the end all too fast, because I would love to read more of this uplifting tale. I shall look for Linda Rettstatt on the shelves of bookstores everywhere. On an uplifting scale of one to ten, this is a twelve.                                                         —A. Dee Carey                                                            www.foxladycarey.com                                                             The Fox Lady

I loved your book.  Your characters were well-drawn, the emotional content pleasantly balanced with the lighter aspects of Kate's life.  This is the type of book I savor. I don't hurry through it, anxious for the ending.  And The Truth Will Set You Free is refreshing in that you allowed me to walk with Kate through her story, instead of run at a brisk pace.  You allowed me, the reader, time to get to know Kate, time to understand her, time to snuggle into her life and move with her through the changes and experiences that came her way.  I enjoyed your subtle humor, and felt Kate's sadness in my own heart when tragedy stole her happiness.  For a first time novelist, your book is definitely a keeper.                                                      Kim Kozlowski, Writer, Southaven, MS

Wow!  Thank you for writing this story and for connecting with your passion to write. I enjoyed your book on many levels- the affirmation for women to pay attention to what's important for them and not just do what's expected. I could also really relate to the character of Kate. Kate sets a wonderful example of what good can come out of listening to the inner voice and being more spontaneous. ...Kate resonated for me and your book came at a good time to affirm my recent choices.                                                                          Yvonne Crouch, Cape May, NJ

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