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What Once Was Lost (2013)

by Kim Vogel Sawyer(Favorite Author)

4.17 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0307731251 (ISBN13: 9780307731258)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

WaterBrook Press

series

What Once Was Lost

review 1: A story worth digging into! Christina Willems and Levi Johnson have internal battles and external circumstances that will ultimately bring them to the same place; surrender. This very thought-provoking story by a seasoned author includes everything that makes a good story; a unique subject line, complex characters, rich setting, romantic tension and even a few unexpected, suspenseful twists and turns. It's a thoroughly enjoyable read!
review 2: Set in Kansas in the late 1800’s, this thoroughly captivating story with its skilfully crafted charming characters and unique story-line, completely grabbed my attention and my heart from the very beginning. Christina Willems faithfully runs the Brambleville Asylum for the Poor, having taken over after the passing of h... moreer father. The poor and displaced individuals that live in this beautiful old 3-story Victorian house have in a sense become Christina’s family. She has opened her heart fully to them all and sees to their every need, even to the detriment of her own. She had become their provider, protector, and friend. So how will Christina cope when there is a mysterious fire that makes the house uninhabitable for her and the poor residents to dwell in? Can she find suitable places for all on such short notice, and will she cope having her ‘family’ scattered about until the damaged house can be repaired?Mill owner Levi Jonnson is a loner and likes it that way… or so he thinks. That was until the lovely Christina came begging him to look after little Tommy, the blind boy that everyone else rejected. Levi’s painful past has caused him to place a barrier around his heart against people and God alike, but will young Tommy be the one to break down some of the confines that Levi has erected? Or will Levi conclude that it’s not worth the pain and forsake Tommy also?Another prominent character of this story is the afore-mentioned 11 year old Tommy Kilgore, who was abandoned by his father and dumped at the Poor house after Tommy became blind. Mentally abused before he was finally discarded, Tommy bears imprinted scars invisible to the naked eye but glaring in his personality. Reading Tommy’s viewpoint in the story gave me an opportunity to see through his unseeing eyes into his world and needs. I adored this character and silently cheered for Tommy for every small accomplishment he mastered. However, Tommy has a fear-driven secret which results in some very dire consequences for him and all those he loves!‘What Once Was Lost’ is an immensely stirring tale of people who have allowed their past to deeply impact their present lives. And it expressively illustrates how God can be busy directing new paths when all seems lost to us, while highlighting the importance of sharing our burdens with God and others. I loved the unpredictability, the heart-rending moments regarding Tommy, and the sweet charisma that hovered between Christina and Levi. Suspense, drama, and a fulfilling conclusion complete this wonderful novel. Highly recommended!! less

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