THE HOMEWARD JOURNEY, Book One
It is April 1865, can Sally and Manfred overcome the distance that the war has put between them and find love?
Three strong women from the South forge ahead to new territories to establish a new life and find happiness through their staunch faith. Related not only by blood but also by courage, they prove that love knows no boundaries, and when all else is gone, love will be there. Covering the themes of family, loyalty, belonging, and the journeys we take to find love, this new series by the popular author of Becoming Lucy will be sure to please her many fans.
- ISBN-13: 9781621362364
- Publisher: Realms
- Publication date: 5/31/2013
- Series: The Homeward Journey , #1
- Pages: 304
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About Author
Martha Rogers is a freelance author of both fiction and non-fiction and a speaker. Her stories and articles have appeared in a number of compilations and magazines. Her first fiction novella released in 2007.
Her experiences as a public school teacher, Sunday school teacher, youth leader, First Place leader, Mom and Grandmother give Martha a unique field of ministry.
Martha is am alumni of CLASS and is available to speak at Women's Retreats, conferences, and luncheons on topics of interest to women of all ages.
As an author, she is available to speak at writing conferences and workshops on a variety of topics of interest to writers.
Visit Martha's website here.
Her experiences as a public school teacher, Sunday school teacher, youth leader, First Place leader, Mom and Grandmother give Martha a unique field of ministry.
Martha is am alumni of CLASS and is available to speak at Women's Retreats, conferences, and luncheons on topics of interest to women of all ages.
As an author, she is available to speak at writing conferences and workshops on a variety of topics of interest to writers.
Visit Martha's website here.
You can also find her on her blog Martha Writes.
My Thoughts
Sallie Dryer has been through a traumatic time during the war between the North and the South. She fears God has turned away from her. In her mind she has done the unforgivable. What if her childhood love, Manfred Whitman is not able to forgive her either? Sallie watches for her sweetheart to return. He is the first thing on her mind when she awakes and then dreams of him through the night. What if he never returns? What if he has been killed? All of these things among others is what go through her mind day in and day out.
Manfred along with his brother Edward, unbeknownst to his loved ones, have just been freed from being imprisoned by Union soldiers. They have a long journey before they reach the their home. They have been through bad and good on their journey home but God has guided and protected them every step of the way. He is anxious to see his family but most of all he wants to see his sweetheart Sallie Dyer. Will she feel about him as he feels about her after all this time apart?
I have no doubt that the author writes from her heart. She gives us many life lessons be learned from reading this story. Most importantly is trust in God which the character Sallie was unable to do therefore it instilled her with doubt and fear. The author is a wise woman in that she creates stories that will encourage the weary and downtrodden soul to turn to God with our every need. I love an inspiring historical romance and that is exactly what the author has given us with much to ponder on in our daily walk with God..
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from Booketeria/Realms for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. This review is my honest opinion.
