I love Cynthia Ruchti books because they are real life. The
characters face situations we all face. Song of Silence is no
exception. The story looks at early retirement for one spouse and a forced
retirement for the other one. Life isn’t turning out like they planned. Relationships
with their older children add more unforeseen complications. The story brings
in a deaf mother and a child with Asperger’s. Then an accident changes
everything. The story has so much depth and the characters strike a chord as
they struggle and then grow through their trials.
Through the story, you will find hope and the belief that
even if life isn’t what you thought it would be, it can still be good. This
book came to me at a time when I needed that hope and I needed the wisdom it
offered. My copy is underlined in several places. I found that, “In the
silence, a song is brewing.” Song of Silence showed
me when we wait on God, when we trust Him in the silence, even then the song of
our life is still being composed.
Music teachers will enjoy this book, but so will anyone who needs
to see music in their lives. Read it if you have had too much change in your
lives, if unexpected circumstances have come your way. If you enjoy a good
story infused with hope, you will like it.
I highly recommend Song of Silence. It will
encourage, inspire, and entertain you. Don’t miss out on this one!
