The Harvest of Grace
is book three of the Ada's House novels,
but don't let that stop you from reading this engaging book. Author Cindy Woodsmall briefly summarizes the
back story at the beginning. Sprinkled
throughout the book are details that enable the
reader to jump right into the plot and not feel lost.
The
book centers around Sylvia Fisher, a nontraditional Amish woman, no great
surprise as she is the oldest of nine children, all girls. Her greatest comfort and peace come from
assisting her father in running their dairy farm.
Because
of a cruel decision her husband to be makes and apparent lack of understanding and collusion on her father's part, Sylvia feels she must leave her home. She moves several miles from home and hires on
to assist another dairy farmer, Michael Blank.
Many
of Sylvia's dreams are being fulfilled as she assumes almost total control of
Michael and Dora Blank's nearly bankrupt farm.
Until Aaron, their wayward son, returns, life is almost perfect for Sylvia.
Aaron
is determined to prevail upon his mother and invalid father to give up the
farm. He's convinced a move to the city with him is in their best interest.
Disregarding everyone's wishes, he plows on with his own agenda.
As
Aaron and his father clash, Sylvia is caught in the middle. An unexpected visitor and an agonizing
confession throw her life into a tailspin.
As she allows God to give her peace in her life, she learns more about
His love, forgiveness and mercy for all. But most of all, she learns to trust
and rest in His "harvest of grace."
I've
not read the other two in Ada's House
but I have read other Cindy Woodsmall books and this one, like those, is a winner.
To
read an excerpt go to:
I
was provided this book free of charge by Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for
an unbiased opinion.
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