Mennonite couple, Marty and Anthony, lead nearly solitary lives. Devastated by news of their infertility, the couple has drifted apart and finds it hard to communicate with each other, much less reconnect. While Anthony throws himself into his work, often traveling for weeks at a time, Marty locks herself away in their home, avoiding family and friends. Until one day when Anthony receives a job offer from Brooke, Marty's long time friend and self-made business woman. The job would pull them away from their home for a year and a half, but could it be exactly what's needed to bring Marty and Anthony back together? And what about Brooke? Could she possibly need Marty's help more than she's letting on?
Ours for a Season isn't your typical Amish fiction. Interwoven in the story are issues of infertility, identity, foster care, and human trafficking, all relevant in today's society. This book tackles some tough topics without being preachy or condescending, and the characters are real, vulnerable, and authentic. Personally, I was drawn to the storyline involving foster care as this is a road that our family has traveled through the years. I found that the characters felt and questioned in much of the same way that my husband and I did. It's obvious that the author did some thorough research in preparing for this novel.
Though the book addresses some serious topics, it remains hopeful and faith-filled. Without being pushy, the author leads us to some undeniable truths: that the world is bigger than our perspective, that the Lord always has a plan, that lives can be redeemed, and that family can be found in many places. Just to name a few. This book was an unexpected journey and I have yet to read anything like it in the Amish fiction genre. I can't recommend this one highly enough. Home run for Kim Vogel Sawyer.
*Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own. #PRHPartner
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