About This Book
A woman meant to serve, a child in the dark, a man standing apart—can these three souls embrace a God with new plans for them?
On a small Kansas farm, Christina Willems lovingly shepherds a group of poor and displaced individuals who count on her leadership and have come to see the Brambleville Asylum for the Poor as their home. But when a fire breaks out in the kitchen leaving the house uninhabitable, she must scramble to find shelter for all in her care, scattering her dear “family.”
With no other options, Christina is forced to approach Levi Jonnson, a reclusive mill owner, to take in a young blind boy named Tommy Kilgore. Levi agrees with reluctance but finds himself surprised by the bond that quickly grows between him and Tommy. As obstacles to repairing the farm pile up against Christina, she begins to question her leadership ability and wonders if she can fulfill the mission to which she's dedicated her life. And when an old adversary challenges Christina, will she find an unlikely ally—or more—in the aloof Levi? Can Levi reconcile with the rejection that led to his hermit-like existence and open his heart and life to something more, especially a relationship with a loving God?
About Author:
Kim Vogel Sawyer is a best-selling author highly acclaimed for her gentle stories of hope. More than one million copies of her books are in print and have garnered awards including the ACFW Carol Award, the Inspirational Readers Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Kim lives in Kansas, where she and her retired military husband, Don, run a bed-and-breakfast inn with the help of their four feline companions. She enjoys spending time with her three daughters and nine grandchildren.
My Thoughts
Christina has a mission to help the down and out the misplaced and homeless including orphaned children. Just when things seem to be going well on the Poor Farm the house catches fire leaving even Christina homeless. She finds places for everyone to stay until the house can be repaired except for Tommy a blind child. She convinces the mill owner and recluse Levi Johnson to temporarily take in Tommy until she can make other arrangements. There did not seem to be anyone sympathetic to this young boys needs. Levi tried not to bond with the boy but his heart continued to soften for the lad even though Levi did not want to open his heart to anyone.
Christina leans on Levi more and more while trying to get the house repaired. This was not setting well with Levi. He is suspicious of how the fire was started that damaged the Poor Farm. Will they ever be able to return to the farm or will they be homeless again? Where will they go from here?
I found this to be a heartwarming tale that I did not want to put down. I had never heard of a Poor Farm and found ite b a wonderful concept. Growing their own food and raising farm animals. Homeless adults caring for orphaned children. This farm was almost totally self sufficient. God had a plan one that was not expected. When we lead it makes it hard when God wants us to follow his path. The author has a tender heart and a great vision that she is able to bring forth in her writings.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure: I receiving a free copy of this book from Blogging for Books/WATERBROOK PRESS for review. I was in no way compensated for this review. This review is my honest opinion.
