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John Roper

John Roper writes in Wilmington, North Carolina after a career of teaching social studies and coaching Cross Country and Track in Fairfield, Connecticut . He has co-authored a book on teaching Connecticut history, published by Yale University, co-authored Reflections of Life, and Memories of Life and written Love that Moves the Sun and Other Stars. He is currently working on a historical fiction set in Europe, America, and China in the 1930s and 40s.

Love THAT Moves the Sun and Other Stars

When Katie McGee begins her freshman year at the University of Connecticut, she meets football star Tony Colucci on her first day. Despite her misgivings, all paths lead to him, and the two begin a tumultuous relationship that leads them to the altar. After seven years of marriage, they face a crisis that will transform them in ways never imagined.
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Traversing the Trials of Growing Up
Great book. Especially good at portraying youthful, inexperienced ventures into romantic interactions and differing views on how that should be explored. Good lessons on living and learning.
Waltercj
Traversing the Trials of Growing Up
I thoroughly enjoyed Love That Moves the
Sun and the Other Stars, The theme of personal growth is skillfully interlaced with young love, new adventures, heart warming emotions, compassion, loss, and the strength to persevere. Excellent prose, sentence structure and grammar.
Additiional characters were introduced easily with informative background. The cover is beautiful and the pages are of high quality paper. I highly recommend this book!
Brenda
Wonderful Message in the relatable characters lives.
I enjoyed the character development and lessons in this book. I could not wait to see where these characters would end up:)
The reading ages of 15-18 is perfect and is a messages everyone, but especially that age range, need in their lives. It is really fun to read especially if you have ever visited Wrightsville Beach as you will recognize local spots described!
Lynette
Personal and Spiritual Growth
I totally enjoyed reading Love That Moves the Sun and Other Stars by John Roper. This novel is packed with surprises and kept my attention from beginning to end with its humor, emotion and intricate story line. I especially appreciated how the author so beautifully incorporated the characters' personal and spiritual growth.
Emily
A True Page Turner
This heartwarming story was beautifully written. The characters are well developed and draw you in as they traverse a wide array of emotional challenges. I cannot wait for this authors next book.
Eric

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