Where Love Reigns

Occasionally, the world of editing and proofreading dishes up a reading experience that is evocative, memorable and deeply moving. “WHERE LOVE REIGNS” is such a story – the deep love that for many, ‘passes all understanding’, flows through the narrative about the devotion and sacrifices needed to raise two children suffering from Muscular Dystrophy. Lesser mortals than parents, Attie and Winnie Groenewald, and then Lorraine’s husband, Chris Abbott, would not have come close to demonstrating the love, resolve and determination portrayed by them – something seldom encountered in the human condition. Authors Winnie, Christ and Lorraine paint a vivid picture of the enormity of the challenges, bring the characters to compelling and vibrant life and take the reader on a journey of awakening and understanding. Linda Abbott contributes a ‘cameo-like’ final chapter, which adds a powerful perspective and puts the finishing touches to a captivating, real life story.

To anyone picking up this book for the first time, don't put it down without reading from cover to cover. It epitomizes what the World is lacking: Love, patience, selflessness and respect demonstrated by a family who did it their way and triumphed. I salute all involved.

I thoroughly enjoyed your book. I do have an advantage that I personally knew all the characters, but , apart from that, I found it a very good read. Well written, factual without being overly scientific. I appreciated the sensitive way the story, of a family's experiences was portrayed. There was, always a positive aspect which was highlighted. I felt Winnie and Attie's anxiety and feeling of helplessness when both the children were diagnosed with a "disability!" The triumph when the teenagers were able to enjoy their hobbies. The highlight was the caring, patient spouse! A most enjoyable read, well worth the price.

I really enjoyed the book “Where Love Reigns” This love started from the parents of the children – they wanted their children to feel they are loved, even when it was suggested they should admit them to an institute for the disabled – the parents refused to do so. It was so nice that as time went on the eldest child Lorraine found a young man that would really care for her – giving all the love she needed. Lovely that he didn’t look at the situation, just wanting to give her love right to the end. So the story about love shows how strong love is and anything that is done with love will help anyone to endure until the end. The difficulties won’t be felt. Very interesting book – I couldn’t put it down until it was finished.