The Last Odd Day

From the bestselling author of Friendship Cake comes a remarkable new novel of love, loss, infidelity, and forgiveness.

Jean Witherspoon has few, if any, illusions; she's lived life as it's given to her, appreciating the small, odd moments of grace, just like her Cherokee mama and blind daddy did as she was growing up in the hills. But when her husband O. T. dies, Jean makes a stunning discovery about his lifeÑand her ownÑthat sets her on a path to true reckoning with the past.

What Jean learns is that life is not what anyone expects; it is full of odd events and small, unforeseen details. Forced to reckon with a legacy she didn't know existed, Jean finds a friend the last place she expected. A novel of faith and faithlessness, heartache and forgiveness, The Last Odd Day is ultimately a story of strength and endurance. It is also a tale of the surprisingly delicate beauty of intimate relationships, as we follow one woman whose world is falling apart and watch as she slowly repairs it.

Lynne Hinton's newest novel has the traits that have made her work beloved by so many: a compelling voice and great storytelling. The Last Odd Day captures the range of a woman's emotions in beautifully rendered prose. Jean Witherspoon brings us a new definition of heroine.

"A story that beautifully and poignantly traces the defining moments of one extraordinary woman's life."

Pamela Duncan,
author of Plant Life

"A poignant and lyrical novel about one woman's journey from unknowing to knowing . . . a book worthy of quiet consideration and contemplation, for we must all learn the value of faith, hope, and joy."

Guy Johnson,
author of Standing at the Scratch Line

"Hinton paints a loving portrait of the unlikely yet inevitable friendship between two remarkable women. This book is a sweet and soulful gem."

Kathi Kamen Goldmark,
author of And My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You