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Powell's Staff: New Literature in Translation: November 2023 (0 comment)
Here we are, with our final literature in translation round-up of 2023! And what a year it’s been, full of great books from around the world, all enthusiastically recommended by Powell’s booksellers. We’ll be back with a new post in January 2024, but until then, we hope you enjoy these eight new titles, released in November. On this list...
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What Once Was Lost

by Kim Vogel Sawyer
What Once Was Lost

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ISBN13: 9780307731258
ISBN10: 0307731251
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A woman meant to serve, a child in the dark, a man standing apart—can these three souls embrace a God with new plans for them?

 

On a small Kansas farm, Christina Willems lovingly shepherds a group of poor and displaced individuals who count on her leadership and have come to see the Brambleville Asylum for the Poor as their home. But when a fire breaks out in the kitchen leaving the house uninhabitable, she must scramble to find shelter for all in her care, scattering her dear “family.”

 

With no other options, Christina is forced to approach Levi Jonnson, a reclusive mill owner, to take in a young blind boy named Tommy Kilgore. Levi agrees with reluctance but finds himself surprised by the bond that quickly grows between him and Tommy. As obstacles to repairing the farm pile up against Christina, she begins to question her leadership ability and wonders if she can fulfill the mission to which she's dedicated her life. And when an old adversary challenges Christina, will she find an unlikely ally—or more—in the aloof Levi? Can Levi reconcile with the rejection that led to his hermit-like existence and open his heart and life to something more, especially a relationship with a loving God?


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Casey Herringshaw , October 13, 2013 (view all comments by Casey Herringshaw)
“What Once Was Lost” is a sweet prairie historical. I’m not sure I would necessarily classify it as romance, because there wasn’t much of such added to this novel, but there was plenty of character discovery and growth. I will say I was disappointed in the lack of romance across the whole of this book. Not because I can only read and enjoy a historical romance, but because I have come to expect it and felt the story was more “single minded” in the way of the struggles based around saving the poor farm. However, that being said, the cast of characters are a good bunch. With four points of view throughout the story the reader has more than just the hero and heroine’s struggles to read about. It gives a broader depth to the story and I definitely appreciated that about it. Christine is a tenacious character. She doesn’t give up easily, maybe even when she should. Levi is one of those characters that has a crusty and hard exterior, but a good and soft heart. I really loved him as the hero. Tommy is precious and Cora was probably my favorite in watching her learn to love the Lord and forgive her past. Overall, a good story with good characters, but one I’d have liked to have seen more romance between the main characters. This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.

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bemiown , September 01, 2013 (view all comments by bemiown)
REVIEW The author wrote a loving story in WHAT ONCE WAS LOST. Christina cares for a little blind boy and a young woman who is pregnant and trying to hide it. She has many others she cares for in The Mission Board-supported Asylum for the Poor. One night, tragedy struck. The house catches on fire, leaving all of them out in the cold with very little clothing, no shelter and wondering what will happen to them. She takes them to the community and found people who would take them in for a short period of time. The only one left that Christina couldn't find a home for was little Tommy, the blind boy. Finally she goes to Levi Johnson and convinces him to take Tommy in.. Levi ended up being a blessing not only to Tommy but to Christina too. The author wrote with such descriptive words that you could picture what was happening. Christina went to the mission board about rebuilding the Asylum for the Poor and they said no. They had their reservations about Christina's ability to serve as the director of the Asylum for the poor. This reasoning was mainly because she was a woman. I felt so bad for Christina. She was doing a wonderful job of taking care of her wards. She always thought of their needs instead of her own. She was doing a far better job than any man could ever. Back in the 1800's this was the mentality of men, women were to have babies and tend to the men and their homes. This book can't help but warm your heart. You just want to walk alongside Christina and help her fight for what is right. This book is a definite page-turner and one you won't want to put down. It's a book of LOVE. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction with a spiritual lesson. Don't miss out on Ms. Sawyer's work. I would give this book 5 Solid Stars. I received a complimentary copy of this book, WHAT ONCE WAS LOST, by Kim Vogel Sawyer from bloggingforbooks.org for my honest review.”

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780307731258
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
09/17/2013
Publisher:
Waterbrook Press
Language:
English
Pages:
368
Height:
.96IN
Width:
5.57IN
Thickness:
1.00
LCCN:
2013010410
Copyright Year:
2013
UPC Code:
9780307731258
Author:
Kim Vogel Sawyer
Author:
Kim Vogel Sawyer
Subject:
Christianity-Christian Fiction

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