The Carousel, Richard Paul Evans
The Carousel, Richard Paul Evans
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The Carousel

Author: Richard Paul Evans

Narrator: William Dufris

Unabridged: 5 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/03/2012

Categories: Fiction, Sagas, Religious


Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Christmas Memory and The Walk comes the love story of Michael Keddington and Faye Murrow, a love story that takes place not in seclusion but in the real world, with the challenges that all lovers must face.

No relationship is an island: There are threads that bind us all and pull at our lives—the demands of family, friends, work, and social obligation. And there are times that the pull of those threads becomes greater than the strength of the relationship. In these times, no matter how much two people love each other, a relationship must grow strong or be torn apart.

The Carousel is about what happens when life doesn't turn out the way that we planned. Beyond a love story, it is about faith, loyalty, and sacrifice.

About Richard Paul Evans

Showing great tenacity, American author, Richard Paul Evans, grew up in Murray City, Utah, and when he decided to write and publish a book, he could not find a willing publisher, so he self-published. That book was entitled, The Christmas Box. He had been working full time as an advertising executive, when he decided to write a Christmas story for his children. He distributed his book to area bookstores, and it became a huge local success.

The following year, The Christmas Box became the #2 bestseller on the New York Times list. That distinction led to a bidding war among publishers (who originally had no interest). Simon and Schuster won the bidding with their advance payment of $4.2 million! They released the book in hardcover in 1995, and it became the first book to be NYT #1 bestseller in both hard cover and paperback.

In 1995, The Christmas Box was made into a movie for television, starring Richard Thomas and Maureen O'Hara. In 1996 his book, Timepiece, was also made into a television movie starring Naomi Watts, James Earl Jones, and Ellen Burstyn. Other books adapted for movies were, The Locket, A Perfect Day, The Mistletoe Promise, and The Mistletoe Inn.

Evans is known for his conservative Christian themes appealing to family values, and for his children's books. He also founded Christmas Box House, Int'l that helps abused and neglected children, with a network of shelters and services. Another group was established to help men who have feelings of isolation caused by the "toxic masculinity" movement by some women. This group is called Tribe of Kyngs. Evans lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife, five children, and one grandchild.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Katrina on 2008-10-14 00:49:40

This book will tug at your heartstrings with romance, touching moments of self sacrifice, people who are down on their luck being helped through true altruism, and true love. I think that for people who really like a romantic novel, this is it. It wasn't the type of thing that I normally like, although I did read the whole thing. In particular, it seemed a bit out of touch with what young people are like, at least, in this day and age. I was surprised to see the copyright circa 2000. It was just a bit too sappy for me.

Goodreads review by Katie on December 23, 2008

This story reminded me of how hard life can be sometimes and how it can tear people apart or bring people together. It reminded me how much we need God and how much we need friends/family, the people who love us and support us. Some parts of life don't have a happy ending, but it helps to know that......more

Goodreads review by Kari on January 15, 2020

Another heartwarming homerun, as always, from Richard Paul Evans. The third and final book of the Locket trilogy. This book goes back to Faye and Michael, two of the main characters in the Locket, and continues their story. Life usually doesn't turn out as you planned, the trick is in how you handle......more

Goodreads review by Rita on November 19, 2020

Apparently, this is part of a series, but I hadn't read the earlier ones, and I still enjoyed this book. The dynamics of the main characters and their families rang true to life--the ones you think might have the best lives still have their problems. It was another tear-jerker, but it wasn't as pred......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on December 18, 2024

I really enjoy his books at Christmas time......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on March 26, 2023

A very good book, but a lot of sadness. Still, it was a good read.......more