In the winter’s coldest months, a
quilt is a must-have for personal
comfort unless you’re lucky
enough to live somewhere warm.
That familiar staple of winter
takes on even greater meaning
in Loree Lough’s new novel, For
Love of Eli (Abingdon Press).
The story of the aftermath of
unspeakable tragedy, a young
boy named Eli is left without
any parents. Committed
to helping him remember the
people who gave him life, Eli’s
legal guardian, his aunt, creates
a family quilt to tell
their story.
“When someone takes the time
to sew the events of a loved one’s
life into a quilt, it serves as a
reminder—and offers warmth,”
Loree says. “When the memories
include those who dwell in
Paradise and those who are close
enough to touch, it’s truly as comforting
as a hug.”
Hoping that
readers will be
inspired by a
story where God’s
encompassing
love is front and
center, Loree says she hopes For Love of Eli can
“inspire healing and forgiveness, even in the
most stubborn and lonely hearts.”