Most of the time I find I do not like a
book told in the First person; but "Playing by Heart” works very well told
from the perspective of the hero and heroine's point of view. I found
myself looking forward to each chapter to see what the other was thinking
during a particular incident of the story.
Ms. Lula Bowman, at the turn of the century,
has an unusual profession as a University Teacher in Mathematics. Having lost
her mother at a young age, her goal has been to achieve what no woman has, a
Masters in Teaching Mathematics. But is she doing it for herself or for her
Dad?
Suddenly, life throws a curve ball and Lula
must return home to help her sister and children survive the tragic loss of her
sister's husband. She finds a teaching job but it is in Music with a secondary
duty of coaching the girls’ basketball team. The quandary for Lula is that she
has no knowledge of basketball.
Chet Vaughn, the Math Teacher also Coaches
the boys’ Basketball team. Chet has a passion for his students and for
basketball. More importantly, he feels called by God to do what he does. Both
he and Lula have something in common. Neither is interested in the opposite sex
or marriage. But they both find their views on that subject and others change as Lula seeks Chet out to help her learn the finer art of basketball.
Playing by Heart flows like a beautifully
written piece of Music played well. I loved watching Lula's and Chet's goals
and needs change as their complicated relationship developed. The plot ebbs and
flows and has many surprises. I highly recommend "Playing by Heart"
as an enjoyable read that should fast become a favorite on your shelf.
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