Product Description: Kirk Martin takes readers where no other novel has ventured: inside the heart and mind of a father whose son is missing. The Gravel Drive is the heartwarming story of a man's transformation. Amidst the drama of the search for his son, the father makes a life changing discovery. Misplaced priorities and emotional distance had stolen closeness with his son long before he was abducted. With its ripped-from-the-headlines insight and life changing wisdom, The Gravel Drive is a must read for parents. The Gravel Drive is an inspirational story rich with redemption. It will challenge you to cherish each moment and know those closest to you in the smallest of ways. In the follow-up to his bestselling relationship drama, Shade of the Maple, Kirk Martin showcases his versatility while continuing to focus on the importance of intimacy in relationships, this time between a father and his son. Powerful, moving and unforgettable.
Kirk Martin is donating $1.00 from every purchase of The Gravel Drive to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.
Great story This book was written in journal form--giving you an accurate time frame for the story. The story was interesting and kept you thinking as various random thoughts were recorded. I would recommend this book not only because of the great reading, but Kirk Martin also donates part of the proceeds to various organizations to help others. I would also highly recommend his other book, Shade of the Maple.
Amazing! This is a wonderful look at the mind of a father. An emotional account of what goes through a fathers mind in these unthinkable instances. I didn't think this was a predictable book what so ever. I was not expecting this story to turn in the end. This story of a father and son will be in my mind for a long time. It makes you want to be a better person, no matter how wonderful you might already be. It makes you want to take that extra time or effort in a relationship...especially with your children. I can not say enough about what I've read from Kirk Martin. I highly recommend his books!
Refreshing and Insightful I really respect the author for donating $2.00 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It's refreshing to see someone giving back and doing something good for others. I have to admit I was afraid to read this book because I have two small children...but I am SOOO glad that I did. It is heartfelt and insightful, and seems rare for a man to be able to share such intimate feelings. I read on the author's site kirkmartinbooks.com that writing this book changed him as a Dad. And I have to say it's changed me as a mother as well. Besides that, it's a fast-paced story that will keep you on the edge of your seat with a climactic ending that I didn't see coming. I wish there were more books like this out there.
Great for New Parents! As a new Mom, reading The Gravel Drive was such an eye-opening experience. It seemed like the author was reading my mind, or moreso my heart, through his diary entries. All the struggles and thoughts and simple joys of being a parent. I loved that I could read through this book and feel like I was inside the father's heart. The quick storyline kept me turning the pages, and for those of you who fear a sad ending, I can assure you that you will not be disaapointed. This book will make you think...and cherish every moment with your kids. Highly recommended. Can't wait to read Gifted and Shade of the Maple now as well, although I've heard they are very different from this novel.
Skip this one!! The Gravel Drive is truly one of the worst books I have ever read. It was given to me by a friend, and I can't imagine what she was thinking! The writing style is so immature and simplistic that I read the entire book in under two hours. I only finished it because I never start any book without finishing it. Reading this book requires no thought (and very little intelligence) whatsoever. The reader is held hostage by the writer's attempts to convey a father's feelings when his young son disappears. The father writes every day in a journal, which is found by the child's mother about ten years later. The story is meant to be heart-wrenching. I found it to be ridiculous. I kept hearing myself say "Get to the point!" The ending was written to torture anyone who actually had become attached to the characters. I was so angry that I'd wasted two hours of my life that I threw the book in the trash...and I never throw out books! Skip this book. Read something by Elizabeth Berg or Anita Shreve instead!
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