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Wrapped in Rain: A Novel Paperback – September 5, 2011

by Charles Martin (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 9,301 ratings

From the author of The Mountain Between Us and the New York Times bestseller Where the River Ends.

“Martin spins an engaging story about healing and the triumph of love . . . Filled with delightful local color.” —Publishers Weekly

"Tucker, I want to tell you a secret." Miss Ella curled my hand into a fist and showed it to me.

"Life is a battle, but you can't fight it with your fists. You got to fight it with your heart."

An internationally famous photographer, Tucker Mason has traveled the world, capturing things other people don’t see. But what Tucker himself can’t see is how to let go of the past and forgive his father.

On a sprawling Southern estate, Tucker and his younger brother, Mutt, were raised by their housekeeper, Miss Ella Rain, who loved the motherless boys like her own. Hiring her to take care of Waverly Hall and the boys was the only good thing their father ever did.

When his brother escapes from a mental hospital and an old girlfriend appears with her son and a black eye, Tucker is forced to return home and face the agony of his own tragic past.

Though Miss Ella has been gone for many years, Tuck can still hear her voice—and her prayers. But finding peace and starting anew will take a measure of grace that Tucker scarcely believes in.

“Read this book and watch the sun come out.” – John Dyson, writer, Reader’s Digest

“Charles Martin is changing the face of inspirational fiction one book at a time. Wrapped in Rain is a sentimental tale that is not to be missed.” —Michael Morris, author of A Place Called Wiregrass and Live Like You Were Dying

“This is the story of a real person’s real struggle with the uncertainties of faith, unadorned with miracles of the deus ex machina sort but full of the sort of miracles that attend every day life if you bother to notice. Charles Martin notices, and for that I commend him. He’s unafraid of tackling the crucial questions—life, death, love, sacrifice.” —Duncan Murrell, editor and writer

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  1. Print length
    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Thomas Nelson
  4. Publication date
    September 5, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.9 x 8.38 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1401685242
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1401685249
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Charles Martin is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thirteen novels. He and his wife, Christy, live in Jacksonville, Florida.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 5, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401685242
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401685249
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 9,301 ratings

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CHARLES MARTIN is a New York Times bestselling author of 16 previous novels, including his most recent, 'The Record Keeper.' His work is available in 35+ languages. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their three sons.

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Customers find this novel to be a delightful read with unexpected twists and turns in the story, and they appreciate the well-developed characters whose emotions they can feel throughout. The writing receives praise for its descriptive style, and customers describe it as highly inspirational and thought-provoking, with one noting how it feeds their soul. The book explores themes of love, forgiveness, and redemption, with one customer highlighting how it shows the power of love that heals.

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506 customers mention "Readability"506 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, with one customer describing it as a masterpiece.

"One of the best books I’ve ever read and I’ve read a lot of books. Can’t wait to read more of his books." Read more

"Charles Martin writes a wonderful story, but now that I have read more than a few, I see the same things marring the total experience - he rushes or..." Read more

"This is one of the best books I’ve read concerning childhood abuse and how to live through it. I’m going to reread it again!" Read more

"...The narration is superb." Read more

251 customers mention "Heartwarming"251 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, describing it as highly inspirational and thought-provoking, with one customer noting how it feeds their soul.

"...So, a nice escape from reality - which I admit I need occassionally - but not the stuff of serious fiction...." Read more

"The kind of story that fills your soul and touches all your emotions. I couldn’t put it down and will share it with all my friends." Read more

"...Overcoming so much pain and sorrow and finding peace with yourself is the message I took from this story. The author really scored big on this one...." Read more

"...Descriptive, passionate, and filled with so many emotions, this story will take your heart. Loved this book!" Read more

175 customers mention "Storyline"153 positive22 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this novel, describing it as a beautiful story of faith with a well-developed plot and exceptional mixing of drama.

"...It did get easier and in the end, I really like this story of faith and steadfast love" Read more

"...It is a wonderful moral and Christian tale, but the premise is fairly hard to imagine, and as I said earlier, it comes together too perfectly at..." Read more

"...Wonderful story of family, blood and chosen." Read more

"I loved this crazy story. It was hard in places and sweet in places. I cried so much while reading it but they were happy tears." Read more

135 customers mention "Character development"132 positive3 negative

Customers praise the well-developed characters in the book, noting how they feel the characters' emotions throughout the story.

"...The characters are so well developed. I loved them all except for Rex. Miss Ella and Jase were my favorites...." Read more

"Martin develops his characters well, writes fantastic plots, and shares stories worth reading. I am enjoying my way through his collection of books" Read more

"What a fantastic story. Everyone of the characters will steal your heart. The love from this book just jumps out and grabs your soul...." Read more

"...I enjoyed it from start to finish. The characters were interesting and real. Great story about opening your heart" Read more

134 customers mention "Writing quality"111 positive23 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its gorgeous prose and easy readability, with one customer comparing it to southern poetry.

"...They have similar themes, but are a good quick read and nice escape with pacing that makes them just fine for a Sunday afternoon." Read more

"...Martin’s prose is more than descriptive. I can smell the rain or peaches or swamp mud — the touch of cold or summer heat too...." Read more

"...However the story is wonderful and I love his writing. I like details. And he always provides plenty without bogging down the story...." Read more

"...I love Mr. Martin's writing style. He is a true artist painting pictures with words. Best authors are able to do this...." Read more

105 customers mention "Love story"105 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the love story in the book, describing it as full of love and the power of love that heals, with one customer highlighting the touching bond of love between brothers.

"...devil Rex, take you through a life of living hell but grace, mercy and love reigns! Just the Best!..." Read more

"...Everyone of the characters will steal your heart. The love from this book just jumps out and grabs your soul...." Read more

"Excellent story of how, in the end, Love wins. Descriptive, passionate, and filled with so many emotions, this story will take your heart...." Read more

"I loved this crazy story. It was hard in places and sweet in places. I cried so much while reading it but they were happy tears." Read more

84 customers mention "Forgiveness"84 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's themes of forgiveness and redemption, describing it as a story of love and freedom that comes from letting go.

"...It is a wonderful moral and Christian tale, but the premise is fairly hard to imagine, and as I said earlier, it comes together too perfectly at..." Read more

"Loved this book. It’s my favorite. Tragedy surpassed by hope and love...." Read more

"...This is about forgiveness and how God worked to bring these lives together and heal them...." Read more

"...we're reminded that love covers a multitude of sin and forgiveness brings freedom...." Read more

31 customers mention "Faith"31 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strong faith portrayed in the book, with one review highlighting its unadulterated nature.

"...get easier and in the end, I really like this story of faith and steadfast love" Read more

"...The relationships in the story were so naked and honest, and they had you feeling everything they did...." Read more

"...the while receiving heinous abuse from Rex along with them, depicts the power of prayer and a soul completely sold out to the Lord...." Read more

"...Main characters were believable and strong but also vulnerable and I could identify with their personal struggles...." Read more

Finding Healing and Hope: A Personal Journey with *Wrapped in the Rain
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Finding Healing and Hope: A Personal Journey with *Wrapped in the Rain
I discovered *Wrapped in the Rain* by Charles Martin through the *Deepen with Joby Martin* podcast, where Charles Martin himself discussed the profound impact the book had on a woman who was suicidal. Intrigued, I borrowed the audiobook from my local public library and I am nearly finished listening to it. This book resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced violence and seeks healing through forgiveness. As someone raised by an alcoholic and violent father, I found immense healing for my childhood trauma through the principles and support of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) meetings. *Wrapped in the Rain* has been a great supplement to my healing journey. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking healing and personal growth. Additionally, I encourage attendance at ACA meetings, as both can be powerful resources on your path to recovery.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars must read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025
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    Made me a believer in a higher power.Could not put it down. My favorite of all his books so far
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  • Vicki Dyess
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025
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    One of the best books I’ve ever read and I’ve read a lot of books. Can’t wait to read more of his books.
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  • Amurrand
    4.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Southern Morality Tale - Almost Too Perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015
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    Charles Martin writes a wonderful story, but now that I have read more than a few, I see the same things marring the total experience - he rushes or underdevelops some of the characters, and the ends are very neatly tied up, so once you have read a few, you know the ending will be just fine and everyone will be happy. So, a nice escape from reality - which I admit I need occassionally - but not the stuff of serious fiction.

    In this book, a young boy grows up regularly abused by his father who is a very successful businessman, but a real bore as a father. He is raised by a wonderful southern mammy named Miss Ella, who is also abused by the father (Rex). Rex brings home another "son" who turns out to have serious mental problems which cause Tuck (the main character) to take him to a home for mentall ill after Miss Ella dies and he can no longer care for him. The brother escapes (after 10 years) at the same time that a former girlfriend shows up in Tuck's life - the girlfriend and her young son have also been abused by her husband and they are hiding. So all of a sudden Tuck is dealing with a lot of stuff from the past. All throughout the adult years, Miss Ella speaks to him from the beyond reminding him of who he is and how he should act. It is a wonderful moral and Christian tale, but the premise is fairly hard to imagine, and as I said earlier, it comes together too perfectly at the end. For instance, the brother who has very serious menal health challenges remembers something and is close to cured - not real at all, even though the psychiatrist at the hospital had told Tuck that there seemed to be something very deep troubling him that if they could figure out what it was might relieve some of the psychosis.

    Understand, my comments don't mean that I won't read another of his books. They have similar themes, but are a good quick read and nice escape with pacing that makes them just fine for a Sunday afternoon.
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  • Diane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025
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    This was a hard book for me to keep reading due to the pain the characters were experiencing and the dark image of the mentally insane. It did get easier and in the end, I really like this story of faith and steadfast love
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  • Sharon Messer
    5.0 out of 5 stars wrapped in Rain
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
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    This is one of the best books I’ve read concerning childhood abuse and how to live through it. I’m going to reread it again!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully written book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
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    Charles Martin never disappoints. A reader knows when a book by this author is opened it will hold the reader's attention from beginning to eat. The characters are so well developed. I loved them all except for Rex. Miss Ella and Jase were my favorites. So many passages I highlighted because they were so worthy. Humor was not absent from this novel,and boy did I laugh. I feel like I transform into a better person after reading Charles Martin's books. Then I reach for another book he has written and have the same experience all over again. This author's books are in a league all their own. My sister and I read his books at the same time and boy do we have some great discussions. Thank you for choosing not to use any words in your books except those that are pleasing to read. I am anxiously waiting to purchase your new book on April 1. I highly recommend readers to add the Audible version of this book. The narration is superb.
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  • Rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grace and Love!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2025
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    Read this book! Don’t let it get past you! Mama Ella, Tuck, Mutt and the devil Rex, take you through a life of living hell but grace, mercy and love reigns! Just the Best! I thought his others were the best but I think this one was!
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  • Danie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great storytelling
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
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    I was holding my breath through a lot of this one. Very tough situations written but I could breathe at the end. Good sigh
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  • mandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a beautiful story
    Reviewed in Australia on February 26, 2018
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    Heartwarming and enjoyable read. Loved the interwoven story of the characters and how one persons sacrifice and love against adversity triumphed in the end.
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  • mary
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional
    Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2023
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    Charles Martins books continue to give us many lessons to learn. This was exceptional.
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  • THELMA HAMILTON
    5.0 out of 5 stars 3rd book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2020
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    Great writing! Loved it. Going to get another! Have recommended to others... Lockdown has its benefits. Thanks Joy for introducing me to Charles Martin.
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  • Ann MacKay
    5.0 out of 5 stars superb!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2021
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    Loved this from beginning to end. The character development was wonderful. Feels like you know them. So appreciated that I found this read! Thanks a lot!
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  • Debbie S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book from Charles Martin
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2018
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    Another fabulous book from Charles Martin. I have never been disappointed in any of his books, and always eagerly look for his next release. If only he could keep the standard up but write faster!!
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