This inspiring novel based upon a true story will tug at your heartstrings and renew your faith in real love.
Handyman Mitch Conner personifies the meaning of mentor. He is the rock, coach and guiding force of his only son, a treasure for his daughter-in-law, the hero of his grandson, and a refuge for his friends. Valuing everyday events, he understands how trivial moments become cherished memories.
Led by a buoyant spirit, Mitch spends his career building up people and residences. He unlocks potential in each apprentice, helping them build sturdy structures and solid lives. Using the proper tools for each job, Mitch demonstrates how simple materials create exquisite results. Some lives become cottages, others estates, yet each is precious in its own way. Mitch's own dwelling houses integrity, wisdom, and loyalty.
After losing his wife and home, Mitch is left haunted and longing. One moment of fate fulfills his dream to be part of a family. But when illness threatens to demolish it, Mitch relies on relationships—the concrete that fortifies existence—in his battle to save himself. Success hinges on the strength of his foundation. During it all, bonds with loved ones deepen as together they laugh, labor, and learn the meaning of life.
Step into Mitch’s boots. Climb a scaffold of sentimental value. Journey through seasons filled with joy, hardship, and tests of will in this touching story about an everyday hero you will never forget.
Led by a buoyant spirit, Mitch spends his career building up people and residences. He unlocks potential in each apprentice, helping them build sturdy structures and solid lives. Using the proper tools for each job, Mitch demonstrates how simple materials create exquisite results. Some lives become cottages, others estates, yet each is precious in its own way. Mitch's own dwelling houses integrity, wisdom, and loyalty.
After losing his wife and home, Mitch is left haunted and longing. One moment of fate fulfills his dream to be part of a family. But when illness threatens to demolish it, Mitch relies on relationships—the concrete that fortifies existence—in his battle to save himself. Success hinges on the strength of his foundation. During it all, bonds with loved ones deepen as together they laugh, labor, and learn the meaning of life.
Step into Mitch’s boots. Climb a scaffold of sentimental value. Journey through seasons filled with joy, hardship, and tests of will in this touching story about an everyday hero you will never forget.
This may be the most emotional book that I have ever read. So much of our lives today are visual, but to fire up this kind of emotion in words is very special. I will take the lessons that I learned in these pages forward in my own life. I was changed by the author's writing and sharing.” |
"Move over Nicholas Sparks! Lillian Corrigan's novel of faith, family and life is a compassionate tale that makes one appreciate blessings as gifts. Look for the good and hold it near!!" |
"This is one of those rare stories that touches you in a profound way. As I savored every turn of the page, I was moved and inspired. It changed the way I think about life, love, health, and loss. I’ve never read a book where I was so immersed in it that I lost all perception of time. If I were only able to read a few books in my lifetime, The Bricks and Sticks of Life would be at the top of my list." |
"You will find yourself captivated by this heartwarming story, and by characters written with such tenderness and care that they feel truly real. This kind of novel is not my usual fare, but I could not help myself. Once I started reading and getting to know these people, I was hooked! I just had to be part of the story of their lives. A great read!" |
"When I couldn't be reading, this book consumed my thoughts. It brought forth raw emotion in all forms, elation to sorrow as I completely identified with the characters throughout the book." |
“Every once in a while, a story comes along that tugs at your heart. This is a story that makes you smile, cry, and want more. It’s a story of love, between not only a father and son, but also the woman in their lives. There is nothing ordinary about Bricks and Sticks – a great read!” |
“A real treat I couldn’t put down. I stayed up till 2:00 a.m. to finish it the day I got it. Quick, write another so I can read more!” |
"Laced with poetic imagery, I felt surrounded by the family the author brought to life. So much so, they began to "people" my dreams. So much so, I missed them as I closed the book for the last time." |
"I loved this book! It's all about the little things in life and the impact they have, which often escape recognition. The story stirred a full range of emotions from laughing to crying. I hope others get as much out of it as I did." |
This novel was created to honor an ordinary, yet extraordinary life, intertwined with savored memories born from a lifetime of tiny precious events. The story has been a work of love, growth and tribute to someone held in the highest regard.
Sections within the narrative are actual excerpts from communication used to keep those close to Mitch informed as he worked through each of his life tasks
amid both lightning and rainbows.
