Whose Waves These Are

The 2020 Christy Award Book of the Year, "Send Me a Rock for the Person You Lost," is about a grieving fisherman who starts a movement that changes a nation. When his niece returns to their coastal Maine town, she discovers a wall of heavy boxes in his home and sets out to uncover the secrets behind the stone ruins on a nearby island.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2019
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

In the aftermath of World War II, a grieving fisherman pens a heartfelt poem that becomes a rallying cry for hope, purpose, and rocks. The poem resonates beyond his expectations, touching the hearts of people nationwide. Inspired by his words, individuals send rocks to commemorate their loved ones, and Robert Bliss, with his humble spirit, sets out to create something life-giving from these stones. However, his project is halted when tragedy strikes, leaving a lasting impact on the small coastal town of Ansel-by-the-Sea. Decades later, Annie Bliss, the granddaughter of Robert, is summoned back to her hometown when she learns that her beloved Great-Uncle Robert is in need of assistance. What she didn't anticipate was discovering a wall of heavy boxes hidden within his home, holding long-buried secrets. As Annie delves into the past, memories of stone ruins on a nearby island ignite her curiosity, fueling a fire in her anthropologist soul. She teams up with the charming harbor postman, determined to mend the decades-old chasm within her family. Their quest leads them back to the ruins, where they uncover a profound connection that spans generations. However, as Robert's health deteriorates, time becomes their greatest adversary, as the relentless waves of the sea mirror the urgency of their search for answers.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 183 x 225 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764232664