When fire devastates her rural 'Asylum for the Poor', Christina Willems struggles to find shelter for those in her care. She seeks the help of reclusive mill owner Levi Johnson, who reluctantly takes on a blind boy named Tommy. Can Christina get her farm functioning again? And can Levi open...
When fire devastates her rural 'Asylum for the Poor', Christina Willems struggles to find shelter for those in her care. She seeks the help of reclusive mill owner Levi Johnson, who reluctantly takes on a blind boy named Tommy. Can Christina get her farm functioning again? And can Levi open his heart?
**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 inhabitable, 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?
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When fire devastates her rural 'Asylum for the Poor', Christina Willems struggles to find shelter for those in her care. She seeks the help of reclusive mill owner Levi Johnson, who reluctantly takes on a blind boy named Tommy. Can Christina get her farm functioning again? And can Levi open...
When fire devastates her rural 'Asylum for the Poor', Christina Willems struggles to find shelter for those in her care. She seeks the help of reclusive mill owner Levi Johnson, who reluctantly takes on a blind boy named Tommy. Can Christina get her farm functioning again? And can Levi open his heart?
**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 inhabitable, 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?
What Once Was Lost$23.99
Koorong code378257
ISBN9780307731258
Pages368
PublisherWaterbrook Press
Publication date17 September 2013
Dimensions24 x 139 x 208mm
Weight0.326kg
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This was an excellent book, one that I cannot rave sufficiently over or recommend highly enough. If I could give it 10 stars, I certainly would! It stood out from all the books I've read recently. The characters were so beautifully developed - we knew their hearts, felt their dilemmas, and shared their victories. They were vulnerable to the restorative work of the Holy spirit, willing to repent, relinquish and return to Him. The plot was full of surprises, suspense and subtle romance. There was so much in it - so many wonderful people, so many deep lessons, so many issues covered. Please do yourself a favour - read it! Congratulations to Kim Vogel Sawyer on one of the very best books ever.
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12 years ago
Beautiful writing
I have only read one other book by Kim Vogel Sawyer, and this reminded me why I should seek out more of her titles. Her novels are plainly US Western historical romance, but they have more depth than many of the titles available on the market (not that I have anything against those titles-I enjoy the more lighthearted novels by authors such as Carol Cox, Jen Turano and Karen Wittemeyer. But it's nice to find something a little different). Christina is a well-written character. She is strong-willed and wants to take responsibility for all 'her' people-the only family she has. But in serving others, she sometimes forgets what she wants, and that what she wants might not be what God wants for her. That's something many of us can relate to. \\r\\n\\r\\nI also liked Levi. He's not a Christian, yet still takes in Tommy, the blind boy no one else wants. He has his own emotional journey throughout the novel, as caring for Tommy forces Levi step outside his solitary existence to interact with Tommy and Christina. He's also attracted to Christina, and I thought the romantic element of the plot was particularly poignant. \\r\\nThanks to WaterBrook Press and Blogging for Books for providing a free ebook for review.
