Fields of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer December 18, 2009

Summary:  With their eldest son nearly to the age when he will be drafted into military service, Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt decide to immigrate to America, the land of liberty, with their three sons and Reinhardt’s adopted brother, Eli. But when tragedy strikes during the ocean voyage, Lillian and eli are forced into an agreement neither desires.

Determined to fulfill his obligation to Reinhardt, Eli plans to see Lillian and her sons safely settled on their Kansas homestead–and he’s equally determined that the boys will be reared in the Mennonite faith. Wh at he doesn’t expect is his growing affection for Lillian–and the deep desire to be part of a family.

Author Bio:  Best-selling, award-winning author Kim Vogel Sawyer is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, speaker, singer of songs and lover of chocolate… but most importantly, she’s a born-again child of the King! A former elementary school teacher, Kim closed her classroom door in 2005 to follow God’s call on her heart to write and speak. Now blessed with multiple writing contracts with Bethany House, Barbour, and Zondervan Publishing, Kim enjoys sharing her journey to publication as well as the miraculous story of her healing from a life-long burden of pain and shame. Kim’s gentle yet forthright testimony lends credence to the promise of Ps. 117:2–“Great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.”

My Review:  This was a wonderful story of how the Lord provides strength through difficult times. This Menonite family makes the decision to leave their country and head for America to avoid their son being drafted into the military. The experiences they have on their way to America bring about unexpected changes that will forever affect their lives. Lillian has to adapt to a new life, but will it be something she will willingly choose to adapt to? I loved Lillian’s character. She endured hardships, yet she clung to her values and trusted in the Lord.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher to read and review. My review is not biased by the fact that I was given this book. I HONESTLY read and review any book whether bought or given to me. If I did not like the book I would definitely not give a rave review or recommend it.