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October 13, 2020
Bethany House
Christian fiction, women’s fiction
368 pages
4/5
12/21-12/22/20
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.
With no one left to work the family farm, 63 year old Garrit Laninga is forced to sell the farm which has been in his family for years. Unfortunately, it seems he spent more time working the field and the cattle to be involved with his wife and 2 children. Reality hits home when he sees his wife Hennie holding a suitcase.
Garrit wasn’t expecting all the changes and milestones he missed because he put his work before the family. He had grown estranged from his 2 adult children and barely knew Hennie anymore. Slowly, his crusty exterior begins to soften as he accepts his role in deterioration of his relationships with his family. Hennie is patient but unyielding with his expectations and disappointment of the years he “missed.” Garrit finds ways to occupy himself with his open schedule.
He eventually crosses paths with Rae Walters a 15 yr old with “The Plan” which maps out her steps to a successful future to follow in her lawyer father’s footsteps. The Plan didn’t allow much recreational time for the young teen. She would often seek refuge in Garrit’s barn with her cat Mr Whiskers. The barn was rarely used since his kids moved away and stored memories of his brother Luke.
Rae and Garrit form an unlikely bond which helps them both learn what really matters in life and the opportunity for seconds chances. It’s a heartwarming story of family, forgiveness, reconciliation and new beginnings.
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