It’s 1904, and Thomas Ollenburger is a young man torn between two worlds. After graduating from college, he must decide whether to return to his Mennonite roots on the Kansas prairie or remain in Boston where he can pursue a career. To make his decision even more complicated, there are young ladies in both places who desire to claim Thomas’ heart. As he struggles to determine the course of his future, Thomas learns important lessons about caring for others and seeking God’s help in difficult times.
Thomas’ story is found in Where the Heart Leads by Kim Vogel Sawyer. Although this is the second book in the Waiting for Summer’s Return series, Where the Heart Leads stands alone well. I appreciated the timeless messages in the story, and I was also surprised by the ending (I like being surprised when I think I know how the story will end).
If you enjoy historical fiction, look for the Waiting for Summer’s Return series by Kim Vogel Sawyer. If you would like to win my copy of Where the Heart Leads, leave a comment on this post. We’ll announce the winner on February 4.
The winners of The Little Giant of Aberdeen County are
41 — Paula
181– Janice Wright
49 — Susan Varney
75 — Gwen L.You should have received an email from me, but if not send your shipping info to 5minutesforbooksatgmail.com.
And if you didn’t win, there’s still one up for grabs in the Big Bloggy Giveaway of Books.
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
This sounds like a great read as part of life’s struggles and crossroads, values and beliefs.
Count me in please!
Me too.
I recently read Plain Secrets by Joe Mackall, about an Amish family. Very interesting culture.
This book sounds great, I love coming of age books filled with self-analysis. I know, weird right. Oh well!
I’d like to win, looks great!
this book sounds great. please enter me!
I just added this to my library list.
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This book sounds like a good read.
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Sounds like a great book. Thanks!
I often read book that describe struggles people have with situations that arise in their life. It’s always interesting to see how they handle these problems. I’d like to read Where The Heart Leads. Thanks.
sounds like an interesting book to read
Sounds good
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Sounds like a book I would definitely enjoy reading. Thank you for the entry.
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Based on your review it sounds like a delightful read. 🙂
Would love to read this book!
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Toss my name in the drawing, thanks!
I’d love to read this. I used to work with some Mennonites. Thank you for the chance to win!
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Sounds like a great book
Good review of Where the Heart Leads. Thank you. Thanks also for the contest.
love to read it
I would love to win this book – I also like those surprise endings!
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It looks like an interesting read. I’m glad to see a male as the main character.
I would enjoy this very much!
Thanks
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Thanks for your synopsis. Sounds interesting.
I would love to read this book…thank you!
Thanks – sounds great!
Well this sounds different. Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like a good read.
Thank you
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Sounds like a good read.
Mennonites vs. the big city and two girls. Sounds like fun,enter me.
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This book looks great. I would love to read it.
I love historical fiction!
I love historical fiction. I would love to read this book.
I’d love to win!
That historical time frame is interesting to consider, knowing what will happen to their world in their lifetimes. Would be interesting to see which world he picks, since that would make a major difference in his life for those coming changes.
YAY, I’m entered today
Sounds like a good book. I would love to win it.
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I like to read historical fiction and this sounds like it would be something I would enjoy.