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CUP Kindle Edition

4.8 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

In England, 1925, a young woman arrives at the home of John and Anna Thorpe, begging for food. Soon, realization dawns that this visitor is unable to hear, speak, read or write, showing evidence of mistreatment. The family welcomes her into their home and family, and without knowing her given name, they call her Ellen. Together, they strive to bridge their communication barriers. As the family lovingly guide her into this strange new world beyond her past, they realise that they, and everyone whose lives she has touched, have been gifted far more from her than they could ever give her in return.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RQTRRGB
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 556 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1097965260
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Customers find the book compelling, with one mentioning it becomes a steady flow of reading. Moreover, the emotional content receives positive feedback, with customers noting it stimulates various emotions, and one review describing it as an inspiring story of unconditional love.

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Customers find the book compelling, with one mentioning they were captivated from the beginning and another noting that the reading becomes a steady flow.

"CUP is Compelling!..." Read more

"...is daunting, but two or three chapters into them, the reading becomes a steady flow and difficult to put down, as one chapter feeds into the next...." Read more

"Very much enjoyed this novel. I was captivated from the beginning, but about midway through, it became difficult to put down...." Read more

"...It stimulates so many emotions and holds the reader's interest to the very last page and leaves you wanting more...." Read more

5 customers mention "Emotional content"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one customer describing it as an inspiring story of unconditional love, while another mentions how it fills them with tears.

"...That is one of the gifts of CUP. It demonstrates that positive interactions, even slight ones, can make a difference in the healing o a hurting..." Read more

"...It's an emotional read with everything between that overwhelming joy and incredible sorrow that brought me to tears several times...." Read more

"...The book left me open to a place that will grip your heart and fill it with tears. I can't wait to read the second edition." Read more

"...So many beautiful emotions are explored along the way and I really love novels that can pull me back in time. This book delivered." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021
    CUP is Compelling!

    It was easy to become steeped in Ellen’s world and become emotionally invested in the many challenges she faced as she struggled to heal from her terrible past. Despite communication skills that at first may have been described as “limited”, the reader comes to appreciate Ellen’s beautiful nature and her effect on those she meets.

    The authors transported me into Ellen’s world and also into the minds and hearts of her rescuers, especially Anna Thorpe. I felt like I was part of the household and was fascinated by life in the Thorpe’s small English town in the 1920’s. Maids, merchants, tradespeople, clergy, etc all came to life and each influenced the outcome of Ellen’s life. That is one of the gifts of CUP. It demonstrates that positive interactions, even slight ones, can make a difference in the healing o a hurting soul. I found myself thinking of Ellen, the Thorpe family and William weeks after finishing the book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019
    CUP is an interesting novel set in England after the First World War. Times and attitudes were changing and that is picked up in this novel, as well as its companion, "CUP: The Continuation". At first glance, the size of the books is daunting, but two or three chapters into them, the reading becomes a steady flow and difficult to put down, as one chapter feeds into the next. I was always hurrying back to see where it was leading and what would happen next. On a historical level, while a novel, the books point out the tribulations of a society where the handicapped, though many, were ignored or shunned, or simply put away. The books also invite the reader to think about the difficulties of a life cut off from the primary senses and to experience pain and loss, but also joy at simple accomplishments. I urge others to read these books and present your own opinions in reviews and comments. I think you will find them to be worthwhile reading.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
    "Cup" is a charming period piece that will have you falling in love with the heroine and cringing in pain and disbelief at her trials. I like it very, very much.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021
    Very much enjoyed this novel. I was captivated from the beginning, but about midway through, it became difficult to put down. It's an emotional read with everything between that overwhelming joy and incredible sorrow that brought me to tears several times. Well done, and certainly worth reading.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2020
    I liked the book from the beginning, the little twists of the unexpected left you wanting more. My true emotions could be felt that led me to read more.
    The book left me open to a place that will grip your heart and fill it with tears. I can't wait to read the second edition.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
    I enjoyed diving into CUP! The wording, descriptions and writing style leave you feeling like you're standing in the middle of the story. I couldn't help but flip the pages to continue on Ellen's journey. So many beautiful emotions are explored along the way and I really love novels that can pull me back in time. This book delivered.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
    This wonderfully written book is the captivating story of Ellen. It stimulates so many emotions and holds the reader's interest to the very last page and leaves you wanting more. I recommend CUP to anyone who enjoys a truly great story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
    I started to read CUP and find I cannot put it down!!! This should be made into a "Hallmark" movie!! Very well written!!!

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