The Chance

A Novel

By: Karen Kingsbury

Narrated by: January LaVoy

From number-one New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury comes a heartwarming story about childhood friends, broken lives, and a long ago promise that just might offer the hope of love for today.

Dubbed the "Queen of Christian Fiction" by Time magazine, number-one New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Karen Kingsbury is arguably America's favorite inspirational novelist with a dozen best sellers to her credit. In The Chance, she delves deeply into a theme that resonates with us all: It's never too late for those willing to take a chance.

Years ago, the day before Ellie moved from Georgia to California, she and her best friend, Nolan, sat beneath the Spanish moss of an ancient oak tree where they wrote letters to each other, and sealed them in a rusty old metal box. The plan was to return 11 years later and read them. But now, as that date arrives, much has changed. Ellie, bereft of the faith she grew up with, is a single mom living in a tired apartment trying to make ends meet. Sometimes she watches television to catch a glimpse of her old friend - Nolan, now an NBA star, whose terrible personal tragedies fueled his faith and athletic drive in equal measure. But Nolan also suffers from a transcendent loneliness that nothing has ever eased.

In their separate lives, as Ellie and Nolan move toward the possibility of a reunion at the oak tree, Kingsbury weaves a tale of heart-wrenching loss, the power of faith, and the wounds that only love can heal.

©2013 Karen Kingsbury (P)2013 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

my 1st Kingsbury book

I've read every Francine Rivers book (some twice) & needed a new one. I want depth and this book had some. Will probably try another Kingsbury. Narrator did a very good job. will look for her again - can make a big difference

Kleenex please!

This one is a bit long winded but great story. Yep, get Kleenex those happy endings make me happy cry.

Such a Inspirational Story of Love and Faith!!!

January LaVoy is amazing and gave The Chance beautiful life! It also reminds you that God is so loyal and loving and knows your heart's desire.

Such a great book.

This book is easy to get interested in. it has a fun story. Loved it.

Karen Kingsbury never disappoints

I love this story. I enjoy listening to the narration of January LaVoy. Redemptive tales of loss and recovery never fail to warm the heart.

Great Reminder

What did you love best about The Chance?

I love the emotions that unfolds in great detail of every single character. It has presented the suspense of each story very well.

Any additional comments?

I love the emotions that unfolds in great detail of every single character. It has presented the suspense of each story very well.

Amazing

Such a great novel that shows how God gives second chances and always has a plan!

Forgot how nice it was to get lost in a story..

I've quit reading and listening to books for a little while. So glad I decided to try this book. God works in his way and in his time. oh and his way! Thank you for such an inspirational message. Hurt people Hurt....

so good

love the narration and story. Christ is redemption and this story was full of it.

Such a great story of redemption!

Karen Kingsbury has a way of writing that communicates deep truths from God’s heart! Loved the book!