About this book:For John and Laura Foster, what began as a fairytale honeymoon in 1857 aboard the steamship SS Vandervere soon becomes a nightmare. A terrible hurricane strikes and the grand ship is lost in the murky depths of the Atlantic. Laura finds herself rescued with the other women and children, but how can she feel anything but despondent without her groom? Suspecting her John is gone but still daring to hope for a miracle, Laura must face the possibility of life alone.
My Thoughts:
Ever since I read The Homecoming by Dan Walsh I have been a huge fan of his. His books instantly capture my interest and attention, which was the case with this book as well. Right off the bat you can tell that Laura and John are strong individuals as the handle each other amidst the horrible situation they find themselves in. I was particularly interested in the relationship between Laura (a passenger on a ship) and Micah (the captain's slave aboard the ship). They had a deep respect for each other, and I found myself rooting for Micah throughout the book because of his character and integrity that was unparalleled. Even Laura's character said that second to her John, Micah was the most admirable man she's ever known. This book made me cry, but in the best possible way. I cannot wait to read Dan Walsh's next novel in the Fall!
About the Author:Dan Walsh is the award-winning author of The Unfinished Gift, and The Homecoming. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Dan served as a pastor for 25 years. He lives with his family in the Daytona Beach area, where he's busy researching and writing his next novel.
About the publisher:
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, offers practical books that bring the Christian faith to
everyday life. They publish resources from a variety of well-known brands and authors, including their partnership with MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and Hungry Planet.
Available April 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
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Just wanted to say, I so enjoyed reading your review. Happy to have "made you cry, but in the best possible way."
ReplyDeleteHope you and your husband enjoy your upcoming 3rd anniversary.
Dan Walsh
Thank you so much for reviewing this book. I was completely unfamiliar with this author, and I now plan to read this as well as his other books. It sounds exactly like the kind of books I enjoy.
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