The Last Odd Day (11 page)

LYNNE HINTON
is the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novels in the Hope Springs series,
Friendship Cake, Hope Springs,
and
Forever Friends,
as well as
The Things I Know Best.

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The Last Odd Day

“
The Last Odd Day
vibrates with insight. It swoops and soars with all the trademarks of Lynne's fiction—quirky humor, compelling characters, and a lyricism so powerful it can take your breath away.”

—Penelope J. Stokes, author of
Circle of Grace

“A poignant and lyrical novel about one woman's journey from unknowing into knowing…a book worthy of quiet consideration and contemplation, for we must all learn the value of faith, hope, and joy.”

—Guy Johnson, author of
Standing at the Scratch Line

“Lynne Hinton paints a loving portrait of the unlikely yet inevitable friendship between two remarkable women. This book is a sweet and soulful gem.”

—Kathi Kamen Goldmark, author of
And My Shoes Keep Walking Back to You

Friendship Cake

“I would welcome a friendship with Lynne Hinton. I would welcome an invitation to sit down at her table, but mostly I would welcome her next book.”

—Maya Angelou, author of
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

“
Friendship Cake
will give you plenty to chew over. Delicious!”

—Rita Mae Brown, author of
Rubyfruit Jungle

“Reminiscent of Jan Karon's Mitford series.”

—
Rocky Mountain News

Hope Springs

“…an anthem to friendship…. To miss it is to deny yourself a small treasure.”

—Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of
The Deep End of the Ocean

“With unexpected humor, sensitive dialogue, and an intimate knowledge of relationships, Lynne Hinton shows us that the ongoing capacity to love and give is the very essence of womanhood.”

—Ann Howard Creel, author of
The Magic of Ordinary Days

“If books had a taste, this one would be the genuine tangy sweetness of a small homegrown strawberry.”

—Lois Battle, author of
The Florabama Ladies' Auxiliary and Sewing Circle

Forever Friends

“I want to move to
Hope Springs
and I want these strong, wonderful women as my friends…forever. Whatever you do, don't miss this book!”

—Cassandra King, author of
The Sunday Wife

“Lynne Hinton writes about the kind of life we all dream of having—abiding friendships, deep roots, and love no-matter-what.”

—Philip Gulley, author of the Harmony Series

“Lynne Hinton writes about the most important things—family, friends, and faith—with grace, wit, and a keen insight. This highly readable novel was a pleasure from the first page to the last.”

—Silas House, author of
Clay's Quilt
and
A Parchment of Leaves

The Things I Know Best

“Compelling and enjoyable slice of small town life…a satisfying blend of love, death, grace, and redemption.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“A lovely book.”

—Malachy McCourt, author of
Singing My Him Song

FICTION

Friendship Cake

Forever Friends

Hope Springs

The Things I Know Best

NONFICTION

Meditations for Walking

THE LAST ODD DAY
:
A Novel
. Copyright © 2004 by Lynne Hinton. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, down-loaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins e-books.

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