Emily March Fans discussion

As you read Hummingbird Lake, pick out a passage that strikes you as particularly profound or interesting - or that you think expresses the central theme of the book. Anything goes - just tell the group what that passage means to you!

"Soul tears had a unique depth, a singular intensity, that signaled pain that almost couldn't be borne. Soul tears were those that a person saved for the big things and shed on rare occasions."
We have all been there. They are usually some change in our life resulting from loss. As they say, time heals all wounds, and eventually that unbearable pain becomes a sadness that we visit in times of loneliness.

Michelle wrote: ""Soul tears had a unique depth, a singular intensity, that signaled pain that almost couldn't be borne. Soul tears were those that a person saved for the big things and shed on rare occasions."
We ..." That is a beautiful passage, Michelle. Thanks for sharing it. It inspired a photo teaser I created for this week's book promotion - I posted it in our photo gallery. I hope you like it!

"Well now, that depends on how one defines luck. I have yet to catch a fish, but I have seen an elk this morning, and I've been able to listen to the music of water rushing over rocks. That's something I treasure, and I miss it this time of year when Angel Creek is frozen over. I'm here in this majestic place with a bright sun shining above, doing something that brings me pleasure, while my wool socks and waders have kept my feet relatively warm. I believe I'm having exceptional luck." -Celeste Blessing

I love this Celeste quote from HUMMINGBIRD LAKE because it's all about keep a positive perspective. I think that's a central idea that Celeste Blessing shares throughout the Eternity Springs books, no matter what crisis the characters are going through, and is something we can all strive for in our own lives.

Chelsea wrote: ""Well now, that depends on how one defines luck. I have yet to catch a fish, but I have seen an elk this morning, and I've been able to listen to the music of water rushing over rocks. That's som..." I love that observation - and that passage in the book really spoke to me. Likewise, later, when Colt sees the snowdrop flower and points it out to Sage...it's just a beautiful way to see life.

“The sense of community. The town where I grew up had it, but I haven’t found it anywhere else I’ve lived. Having that in your life enriches you.” (p. 213). I would love to have this sense. Someday, my goal is to live in a town like Eternity Springs.

Nicole wrote: "“The sense of community. The town where I grew up had it, but I haven’t found it anywhere else I’ve lived. Having that in your life enriches you.” (p. 213). I would love to have this sense. Someda..."

I definitely agree Nicole! I grew up in a neighborhood that felt like a small town even though it was part of a big city. I've lived other places since and could never find that kind of community anywhere else. So glad to be back living here now around friends and family I've known my whole life. If I could just get Celeste Blessing to move here it'd be like my own Eternity Springs!

Love these quotes. I'll be re-reading the books I still have. Hummingbird Lake is one of the books I passed on to someone else to read and enjoy. I promise I'll chime in soon for quotes!

Marjorie wrote: "Love these quotes. I'll be re-reading the books I still have. Hummingbird Lake is one of the books I passed on to someone else to read and enjoy. I promise I'll chime in soon for quotes!" I'll look forward to seeing your favorite passage(s), Marjorie.