In this, Maddie realizes that she is not meant to be a Friend, ( Quaker) and she learns what it means to stand up for her love for Jervoulx.

You watch as they grow from the simple people, to the complex relationship they have. I am proud to own it and will read it at least once a year.Every time I read it, I find something new and this book leaves u with a sense of saying goodbye to a cherished friend. I cannot say enough about this book! I have loved it since I had read it from the library, a week after its relase, and cannot live without owing it. The only thing I did not like was there was not clear timeline: no clear date when it took place. Her descriptiveness makes the whole book grab you from the very beginning and the contrast between Maddie and Jervoulx's world is very palpable. Laura is a phenominal author with talent oozing from her like sunshine on a hot day. Hubby said not to get it used, that new was best,so I did.This book never fails to hold my interest and the only thing I hated what the part about why Jervoulx was 'ill.' in another copy,there had been an explanitory page, explainint that he had had a stroke,and gave the warning signs,and then i re-re-read this, that page was not here. I looked here first,(before any other site) and decided I did not want any other cover, but the one with the guy, holding out the flowers woulda been nice. When hubby asked me what I wanted for x-mas, this was what came to mind. This has been a cherished book all these years and i have not owned it till now. I have loved this book from the moment I had read it when it first came out.

Flowers from the storm