The Tapestry of Grace

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The Tapestry of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer is a heartwarming historical novel. I thought The Tapestry of Grace was well-written with realistic, developed characters. I like that the characters were realistic with flaws. I enjoyed getting to know Augusta Dyck and her daughter as well as Konrad Rempel and his mischievous twin boys. Martina Krahn is a character that grows on you. I like the fact that we get to see how friends and children make a difference in Martina and Gerhard’s life. The story is told from three points-of-view (Martina, Augusta, and Konrad). The chapter headings with the character’s name were helpful. The alternating point-of-view allowed me to get to know the characters and understand them. I like how the character’s stories were woven together. I enjoyed learning about this group of people and their community. We get to know a little about their heritage and the reason they immigrated to the United States. I can tell that the author did her research for this book. Faith is at the center of the character’s lives. I like that they pray before making a big life decision. Faith, friendship, forgiveness, and family are the main themes in this touching story. The Tapestry of Grace is an inspirational tale with a widowed educator, busy brothers, a bushed blacksmith, a scheme gone askew, beloved books, and a caring community.

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I very much enjoyed this book. I love the characters and the issues they needed to overcome was relatable. The sweet romance that exists made me smile. A story that shows second chances is one I like to read. Definitely recommend this book if you like Historical Romance. Disclaimer: I received a digital copy from the publisher through NetGalley with no expectation in return. I voluntarily chose to leave my honest opinion about the book.

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Set in 1897, The Tapestry of Grace is a multi-themed story following the lives of three Mennonite Church families. Augusta Dyck, is a widow with an eleven-year old daughter. She works as a teacher for the youngest grades in Alexandertol's school. Konrad Rempel is a widower with eight-year-old twin boys. Looking after them during the school harvest-time break while working in his blacksmith shop poses quite a challenge. Martina and Gerhard Krahn's marriage is in trouble, at least until Martina comes up with a plan that will impact the lives of each of these families. Their stories demonstrate the great importance of clear, honest communication, the importance of living in community, and that God can and often does use situations we may view as negative to bring good into someone's life. Kim Vogel Sawyer has developed characters in whom readers quickly become invested. She places them in realistic situations that bring about moral dilemmas. Readers will feel the tension created as characters wrestle with decisions which will be far reaching. I highly recommend The Tapestry of Grace, and am grateful to have received a complimentary copy from WaterBrook via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.

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Could the Frauenverein find him a wife? This lovely story is set in Alexandertol, KS in 1897. Our three Mennonite families were originally from Russia, leaving all they knew to build a new life in America. Varying reasons had brought them this far, but the Lord was blessing them where they were. Augusta is a widow, a teacher, mother and all around helpful person. Martina is unhappy, her marriage is childless and her husband depressed and drinking. Konrad is a widower with twin boys that need a mother. Enter the matchmaking story of Alexandertol. It was a real treat to read how things could change with love, forgiveness, friendship and more. Family is not only blood relatives - something we can all remember. An early copy was received through WaterBrook, Penguin Random House and NetGalley. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited.

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I have enjoyed many reads by this author, and this one did not disappoint. We are at a German Russian Mennonite Community in Kansas during the 1890's, and we are dealing with loss. Loss of a spouse and loss of unborn children, and with so much concern and giving, one with not good desires, a new group is started to help widows and children in need. Well, soon they want to add widowers, and then the plan goes into effect. We are there to see how this all works out. In a way I found myself figuring out the ending of this read, and was I right, yes, but the journey to the end was very enjoyable, and kept me page turning! I loved how faith plays a big part in this community, and how God works out everything! Now I'll be looking for the next book by this talented author! I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Waterbrook, and was not required to give a positive review.