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The Wednesday Letters

Jason f. wright.

304 pages, Hardcover

First published August 31, 2007

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Danyelle, Thanks for the book review. I had be interested in checking it but it turns out to be not what I thought. I agree with your points, those aspects of a story would bother me too.

Thanks, Amy. I hope you're having a great day! Did you figure out the blog stuff you asked me about?

I was hoping it would be better than that.

Erin See, now I feel guilty. Especially since we both bought the book at the same time. Maybe you can take your back and get something else! :)

If you had to read any book right now--one you've read before--which would you choose? I'm looking for a good read...and I agree with your assessment of this particular book. :)

De - There are so many! If you're looking for romance, I highly recommend Counting Stars by Michele Paige Holmes. If you're looking for mystery/comedy, I LOVE Jeff Savage's Shandra Covington series. If you like action/mystery, I really, really liked Lynn Gardner's Gem series, (Emeralds and Espionage, etc). If you like historical fiction, I really like The Work and the Glory by Gerald Lund and the Temple Series by Annette Lyon. If you like real life women's fiction (as in this could have happened to you or someone you know), I highly recommend anything by Josi Kilpack. How's that for a list? :)

Excellent list. I've read everything you suggested except for Jeff Savage's stuff. I guess that will be next on my list. :) Thanks!! De

De If you enjoyed the other stuff I've liked, then you'll love the Shandra Covington series. I'm just waiting for the third book to come out later this summer/early fall. Man oh man - I can't wait!

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The Wednesday Letters

By Jason F. Wright

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The Wednesday Letters by Jason F. Wright

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The surprise New York Times bestseller, from an author who delivers “American storytelling at its best.” The story of marriage, family, and forgiveness that has become not just a bestseller but an instant classic. Their story begins with one letter on their wedding night, a letter from the groom, promising to write his bride every week—for as long they both shall live. Thirty-nine years later, Jack and Laurel Cooper die in each other’s arms. And when their grown children return to the family B&B to arrange the funeral, they discover thousands of letters. The letters they read tell of surprising joys and sorrows. They also hint at a shocking family secret—and ultimately force the children to confront a life-changing moment of truth…

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"i like my literature with a slice of pie.", review the wednesday letters.

I have a new review system!   Since I like pie, I’m going to use slices of pie as my rating guide.   If I give a book five slices, then  you know I would want to eat the entire pie in one sitting – it’ll be THAT good.   If I give a book one slice of pie, then I was able to eat the one slice but I didn’t care for it much.    If I give a book two slices of pie, then I ate it and liked it OK but it won’t go into my list of favorite pies.    Are you getting the idea?   A three slice of pie book is one I enjoyed, and a four slice is really good!   Might go onto my list of faves but, again, a five slicer is incredibly delectably awesome.

The Wednesday Letters gets two slices of pie.

An older couple with three adult children pass away on the same night.   The children come home to attend the funeral and find out that Dad wrote Mom letters ever single Wednesday of their entire married life.    The history, the tenderness, the fights and disagreements, the exciting adventures, and all the secrets are revealed.    Except one big secret which comes out at the very end.

Actually, not quite.   The very end is a happy years-later tender scene – oh wait!   The very last ending is one more letter.   The book has a gimmick of a sealed envelope in the back of the book which will probably get lost since it’s not physically included in the book spine – thus the word ‘gimmick.’

It’s very Christian centered and yet its a very superficial sugary coating of the power of love and not all that much religion.  My thoughts:   It was a just a bit too sweet to be believable.

Maybe this is what made me think of pie?

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Oh, Kathy – it’s quite alright. Your post today was a beautiful tribute. Bless you.

I have this one on my shelf, but I haven’t had a chance to read it. It sounds interesting, and I noticed the envelope in the back cover thinking to myself that it’s bound to fall off at some point. Hopefully it stays put until I get a chance to read it. 😉

–Anna

I ended up taping the envelope into the back page – I was afraid of it getting lost because the book was loaned to me. I returned it, so not my problem anymore!?

Sounds like a nice book! I love the pie slices, what a cute idea :0) Thanks! I am pretty impressed with my little pie slice pic.

okay…that is SO cute…pie. 3.14 🙂

Oh…I didn’t know this book was Christian centered. Thanks for pointing that out.

Sure, you’re welcome. Use the info as you will.

Good idea with the pies. Although, now I’m hungry!

I’ve heard good things about this book from one of my friends. It had been a choice for our book club, but it didn’t win in the vote-off.

I really like your pie system. Wonderful idea 😀

Thank you. Thankyou,thankyou,thankyou!

The pie idea is great!

yay! Thank you. I was a bit giddy with self-satisfaction on this idea…

Love your new pie system! Have fun at yoga and doing the Readathon cheerleading tomorrow. I’m looking forward to it! (The Readathon, that is. Not the yoga.)

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The Wednesday Letters Audio CD – Unabridged, September 11, 2007

• Language English
• Publisher Shadow Mountain
• Publication date September 11, 2007
• Dimensions 6.43 x 1.11 x 5.53 inches
• ISBN-10 1590388356
• ISBN-13 978-1590388358
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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shadow Mountain; Unabridged edition (September 11, 2007)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590388356
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590388358
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.43 x 1.11 x 5.53 inches
• #59,086 in Books on CD
• #73,463 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction
• #208,193 in Literary Fiction (Books)

About the author

Jason f. wright.

Jason Wright is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling novelist. His work including more than 500 columns have appeared in hundreds of newspapers, magazines and web sites across the United States including The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Chicago Tribune, Deseret News, Forbes, CNN, and Fox News.

A film adaptation of his bestselling novel Christmas Jars was released in 2019. Several other novels are in various stages of film development.

He is also a popular speaker and consultant who speaks and trains on kindness habits, faith, failure, the Christmas Jars movement, the lost art of letter writing, and more. He has been seen on CBS News, CNN, Fox News, C-SPAN, and on dozens of local television outlets around the country.

Jason has spoken to more than 250K students in school assemblies and writing workshops. Click here for a list of endorsements and booking information.

Today Jason and his family live in Woodstock, Virginia. But he’s also lived in Missouri, Germany, Illinois, Virginia, Brazil, Oregon and Utah. He is married to Kodi Erekson Wright. They have two girls and two boys they love, and four grandchildren they love even more.

The James Miracle (2004)

Christmas Jars (2005)

The Wednesday Letters (2007)

Recovering Charles (2008)

Christmas Jars Reunion (2009)

Penny’s Christmas Jar Miracle (2009)

The Cross Gardener (2010)

The Seventeen Second Miracle (2010)

The Wedding Letters (2011)

The 13th Day of Christmas (2012)

Picturing Christmas (2013)

The James Miracle: 10th Anniversary Edition (2014)

Christmas Jars Journey (2015)

A Letter to Mary (2016)

Christmas Jars Collector’s Edition (2017)

*Gail Miller’s Memoir — Courage to Be You: Inspiring Lessons from an Unexpected Journey (2018)

The Christmas Doll (2019)

*See, Love, Lift — How Seeing, Loving and Lifting Others Will Change Your Life (2020)

Even the Dog Knows (2022)

*Until You Find Strength: A Message of Comfort for When Your Grief Feels Too Heavy (2022)

*Rise Today: Trusting God and His Promise (2023)

Scar Dakota — (2024)

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Wednesday Letters (Wright)

Discussion Questions 1. Jack’s death was expected, whereas Laurel’s was a surprise. Do you think one way is preferable to the other? Are there things you can do to help prepare yourself for a loved one’s demise?

2. A&P adopts the nickname that others had given to mock her, telling herself, “nicknames mean you matter” (p. 5). Have you ever had a nickname you didn’t like? How might you have turned it around to give it a positive meaning?

3. The youngest Cooper child, Malcolm, has been away for two years. Would he have returned to Woodstock earlier if he’d known his father was dying of cancer? Should he have returned sooner?

4. When Malcolm does return home, he discovers a secret his parents kept from him. Have you ever discovered secrets held by someone you loved after he or she had passed on? How did your discovery affect your feelings about that person?

5. Why did Laurel try to keep Malcolm’s parentage a secret? Would Jack and Malcolm have been happier if she had?

6. When Sam was 17, she ran away to New York City to pursue her dream of having an acting career. Though she got a small part in a show called “Curtains” she eventually stopped pursuing her dream. How and why did this happen? Is it admirable or disappointing that Samantha puts other’s needs ahead of her dreams?

7. When reading her father’s letters, Samantha learns that he paid for the part in the show she got. Yet she’s not angry about this. Why not? Was this the act of a loving parent or a controlling father? Does learning this secret change Samantha’s view of herself?

8. Aside from the Coopers, who is your favorite character and why?

9. oe is finally able to give up alcohol because the girl he nearly killed forgave him—even visiting him and frequently writing him letters while he was in prison. What is the novel saying about the relationship between forgiveness and self-acceptance? Where else are these themes worked through the novel?

10. Matthew and Monica’s marriage is troubled by their childlessness. Would it have lasted if they hadn’t been able to adopt a child? What does a child bring to a couple like Matthew and Monica?

11. What does Nathan’s inability to trust Rain say about him? Is there such a thing as a healthy skepticism?

12. Discuss Malcolm’s development over the course of the novel. How do the letters play a part in his journey to maturity? What is it about letters that gives them such power? When was the last time you wrote a letter?

13. It takes an unusual spirit to forgive your rapist—and even welcome him into your community. Could you—like Jack and Laurel—accept Pastor Doug as a man of God?

14. Does The Wednesday Letters inspire you to start any traditions of your own? ( Questions issued by publisher .) top of page

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