Kim
Vogel Sawyer knows how to tell a story that draws you in, tugs at your heart,
and makes you care about the people involved. And that is exactly what
she has done in What Once Was Lost. I have trouble picking out favorites of so many things. Like someone else has said, my favorite Kim Vogel Sawyer book is usually the last one I've read. But I think she has really outdone herself with this one, my newest favorite.
The well-developed characters are what make this such a great story. Christina comes alive from the very first page as she cares for the people she considers her family. Her struggles of faith as she diligently searches for God's plans keep you engaged from beginning to end. Levi is a man with many layers that are peeled back as the story progresses. And how could you not fall in love with little Tommy who often appears much older and wiser than his years? As always, Kim masterfully describes the historical setting of her story in a way that gently transports you back to 19th-century Kansas.
I
highly recommend this story of faith and love to all fans of great historical
fiction.
Thanks
to the author for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest
review.
About the Book
About the 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 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?
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?
About the 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
currently in print with awards including the ACFW Carol Award, the
Inspirational Readers Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence.
Kim lives in central Kansas,
where she and her retired military husband, Don, run a bed-and-breakfast inn
with the help of their feline companions. She savors time with her daughters
and grandchildren.Learn more about Kim at http://www.kimvogelsawyer.com/.
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? - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?work=221537#sthash.eHmdE2Rh.dpuf
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? - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?work=221537#sthash.eHmdE2Rh.dpuf
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