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Wings Of A Dream (2011)

by Anne Mateer(Favorite Author)

4.06 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0764209035 (ISBN13: 9780764209031)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Bethany House Publishers

review 1: Very rarely does a book come along, that draws you in so deep that you want to cry when you have to let it go. Never have I ever been so excited and so sad at the same time to see the last page arrive!Rebekah Hendricks dreams of the day she will be able to marry Arthur, an aviator preparing to deploy to Europe during WWI. He leaves Oklahoma and goes to Dallas for training when Rebekah gets word that her Aunt, whom she hardly knows, has fallen ill in Texas. Her mother asks that Rebekah go care for the aunt since the relationship between the mother and the aunt has been strained for years. Rebekah is elated! Going to her aunt takes her closer to Arthur.She arrives in Texas to find that her aunt has been caring for four young children after their father has gone to war and th... moree mother died in child birth.From there Anne Mateer takes you into a world where Rebekah learns to grow up faster than she ever expected. Rebekah seeks adventure and excitement but what she finds in Texas is anything but. Can she trust God to guide her future? Can she trust herself with the one man who holds her heart?There are so many twists and turns that I won't say more because I fear giving away the end.But this book is amazing. Anne is a talented writer who weaves poetry and description into every sentence.On a scale of 1 - 5 this one deserves an 8! I can't wait to read what else Anne has up her sleeve!
review 2: 5 Stars13+ for mild romance.Where can I start? This was another wonderful read by Anne Mateer! Sweet, simple in its style (one won't get overwhelmed by a plethora of subplots or POV changes), and historical, I really enjoyed the tale of a young woman in search of adventure. She longs for new scenery and fun, but her Providential quest away from her rigid home leads her to discover far more. She learns the true meaning of life, love, and the secret places of her heart.The plot was great. Just enough real-life sorrow and trials to keep it real while maintaining a great sense of humor and pathos. The romance was also great - real, heartrending, and satisfying. Not much was predictable in either the plot or the romance, so it kept me turning pages.The focus on God and things of the Lord was especially good in this book. There were some wonderful quotes and memorable conversations. As a young woman, much of it was very applicable to me. I foresee myself re-reading many passages!I would have liked a bit more historical detail on the aviation side of things. At the air show, I was longing for more detail. But that was probably just me. And Anne Mateer's books don't have as much action as most historical-fiction books do. Not that I mind overly-much - her books are clean and sweet. I don't have to worry about a younger sibling picking it up and I can recommend it to anyone.I highly recommend this book. Sweet, memorable, and uplifting, this story will definitely linger in your heart. Recommended for historical-fiction and clean romance fans. less

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