This Promised Land

If you’ve ever felt like a prodigal longing to return home, you’re sure to find yourself in Gohlke’s latest. . . . The multilayered beauty of this story will last in your heart and your mind for a long, long time.

Can prodigals really go home? That question is at the heart of This Promised Land. Cathy Gohlke masterfully brings a biblical parable to life through well-crafted characters who must navigate devastating lies, crushing disappointment, and what it truly means to be a family. With poignant truths, This Promised Land reminds us that facing the past is often the only way to move forward.

With a deft hand, Cathy Gohlke recreates the powerful journey of the prodigal and what it means to be redeemed and forgiven. In This Promised Land, her characters must find the strength to salvage the beauty that remains

— of their farm, their family, and their faith. Readers will connect to their struggle and identify with both the burdens and the blessings of home.

This story of faith and healing came to me when I needed it most, as timeless stories often do. Gohlke’s straightforward yet heartfelt style strikes just the right chord. If you love stories like He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox, you will love This Promised Land.

This Promised Land is a memorable, heart-tugging story with well-developed characters who long to build stronger connections and deeper faith and find a way to save their family farm. Authentic, rich storytelling and descriptions bring the era, people, and land to life. I’m confident readers will be inspired by this moving and well-written story.

Cathy Gohlke has once again written a touching epic so authentic it recalls our own families and the hope of new beginnings no matter the past or how old we are. This Promised Land will plant its inspirational message into your heart.