Jack's Gift

When you live a life of adventure, your history rarely stays in the past.

The year is 1944. After defying her mother's warnings about American men and then learning that her lover Jack's B-17 bomber has vanished suspiciously over the North Sea, raven-haired British-Indian woman Amahli is left abandoned, pregnant, and in agony. Lost in waves of grief, Amahli vows to never love again. But, for her daughter to thrive, Amahli must confront her fears and let go of the past. She wins an assignment in her male-dominated profession and crosses the Atlantic with her young daughter, JJ. In search of a relationship with Jack's family, Amahli shares JJ, and herself, with the American grandparents. Will revealing her secrets inspire their acceptance, or will the cruel actions of those she has trusted crush her hopes and put her daughter's future in peril?  Jack's Gift is the story of a passionate woman who defies convention, breaks barriers, and shatters expectations.

"Jack's Gift was indeed a gift that moved me to amazement and genuine delight.  I didn't want to put it down…and when I had to, I found a reason to get back to it quickly. Amahli's powerful personality, and the dynamic relationships and continual surprises make it a very good read."

— Neil Kleinman, Professor Emeritus,  University of the Arts, Philadelphia

"This poignant story of love, relationships, family ties, and how the most tragic circumstances can yield unexpectedly rewarding results is both convincing and deeply moving...few writers are as deeply engaged as Andrews."

— The Prairies Book Review

"Andrews nicely captures the energy, cadence, and ambience of the period...Amahli is a formidable, break-the-glass-ceiling protagonist...[an] enjoyable family drama with culturally diverse characters." 

—  Kirkus Reviews