The Pearls of the Stone Man

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An inspirational novel in the vein of the incredibly successful Nicholas Sparks and Mitch Albom novels, with plot elements that touch on both older and younger generations. A Promise made. A Love that will Last Forever. If you've ever loved someone to the depth of your being, someone who for one reason or other needed to move on, you know the power of a parting wish. The story of Joseph and Anne, his wife of fifty-three years, is the story of just such a wish-one that only true love could try to achieve. And for Joseph the strength to build the stone wall-a special reminder from Anne's childhood-will take him places he never expected and that you will never forget. The Pearls of the Stone Man takes us beyond generations and our own stone walls to the very humanity that unites us all-and shows us the incredible power of one couple's love to last beyond parting and forever change the lives of those they touched.

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"The Pearls of the Stone Man is an inspirational novel with plot elements that touch both older and younger generations. " - Nouveau Writer
"The Pearls of the Stone Man is a contemporary inspirational novel whose story speaks to both younger and older generations." - Linda Banche Romance Reviews
" I greatly enjoyed Joseph and Anne's story, as they continue laughing and loving, knowing that the end of their wonderful lifetime together is soon at hand. " - Thoughts from an evil OverLord
"The Pearls of the Stone Man is an inspirational novel with plot elements that touch both older and younger generations. Main characters Joseph and Anne Marino are rare. They're still in love after 53 years of marriage and with little time left, Joseph's priority becomes finishing the stone wall that Anne requested years ago a special reminder from her childhood.
" - Cheryl's Book Nook
"The Pearls of the Stone Man takes us beyond generations and our own stone walls to the very humanity that unites us all -- and shows us the incredible power of one couple's love to last beyound parting and forever change the lives of those they touched.
" - Books and Needlepoint
"The Pearls of the Stone Man was written in the town in which the book is set: Pine Mountain , California . The settings in the novel are real locations and Edward takes groups of readers there regularly.
" - The Cajun Book Lady
"THE PEARLS OF THE STONE MAN by Edward Mooney, Jr. is an uplifting book and one that tugs at its readers heartstrings.
" - A Journey of Books
" Mr. Mooney has succeeded in creating a story that is gentle, thought-provoking and complex." - Library of Clean Reads
"This novel moved me to tears (and I don't cry often). It is a moving tale of love, redemption, commitment and bonding. You have to read this one!
" - Grumpy Dan

Author Bio

Edward Mooney, Jr., was born in Massachusetts and raised in Tustin, California. After receiving degrees from Montana State University and the University of California at Riverside he worked as a computer analyst until becoming a high school teacher in 1988. Edward currently lives in Southern California with his wife Carrie and their five children.