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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne by Charles MacDuff Westerman follows Pastor Chuck Westerman as he confronts a brain tumor diagnosis while supporting Luke Bainbridge, whose wife, Paige, is battling terminal cancer. Chuck has difficulty with his illness, occasionally using humor to cope, and delivers a heartfelt sermon about his experiences and reflections on faith and family. Meanwhile, Paige prepares for an experimental treatment in Germany, contemplating her legacy for her daughters and having trouble reconciling them with her faith. Their lives are intertwined with Aaron, a man determined to regain independence after becoming quadriplegic. As all work through the implications of loss while clinging to resilience, they seek hope and healing, ultimately finding strength in their connections with one another as the inevitable approaches.
Where Heaven Meets Cheyenne by Charles MacDuff Westerman is a moving exploration of faith in the face of life's harshest reality, which is death. Westerman's writing is heartfelt and he does well in drawing readers into the hearts of his characters, doing so without succumbing to melodrama—a testament to his skill as a writer. The same applies to the Christian elements which are upfront but not overtly pushy. I found that the story’s strength lies in its authentic portrayal of vulnerability, with one scene in particular where Paige presents Luke with a list of what most women would consider unthinkable. Moments of sorrow balance with acceptance in a multifaceted view of grief and healing, making this book a solid reminder of the strength found in faith and love during trying times, and a worthy addition to the Christian literary fiction genre.
