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Miracle In A Dry Season (2014)

by Sarah Loudin Thomas(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0764212257 (ISBN13: 9780764212253)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Bethany House Publishers

series

Appalachian Blessings

review 1: It was hard for me to believe this was Sarah Loudin Thomas's first novel. It was extremely well written and held my interest all the way through. I first was drawn to read this book because it was set in 1954, the same year I was born. But the storyline and characters quickly drew me in. A small country type town with a close knit community worked together during an extreme drought that nearly devastated everyone and everything. Perla came to the town, a stranger, to live with her aunt and uncle and get away from her judgmental parents and neighbors. She came with a daughter, Sadie, born out of wedlock, which for that period of time was unacceptable. Even her move to Wise, West Virginia brought about gossip and speculation. I kept hoping she would tell the circumsta... morences of how she got pregnant in the first place, but it was only touched on very lightly. I'm thinking maybe the author wanted the reader to look at Perla in the light of how the townspeople should have, with forgiveness. Casewell, a name I'd never heard before, was the main male character. He formed a close relationship with Perla, but still held back because of her reputation being talked about in the community. The preacher in the town was the worst about forming opinions of Perla and even insinuated that she was a witch. He blamed the extreme drought on her and her sin. Having nearly the whole congregation turn against her for a time. Perla, however, had an unusual gift from God that she was willing to share with everyone, even those that condemned her. The story was one of forgiveness. No one is without sin and God looks on all sin the same, from those that tell little white lies to those that murder. I loved the ending! I will leave it at that..... I received this book from the publisher through Bookfun.org for my honest opinion, which I have given.
review 2: Into the drought stricken town of Wise, West Virginia come Perla and her little daughter Sadie. Perla is coming to live with her aunt and uncle in the hope of escaping the judging and unforgiveness of her hometown. Perla bring with her a great gift that may help get the citizens of Wise through their hard times. Perla and Sadie also bring light and life into the drought stricken lives of Casewell Phillips and his father, John. Will the citizens of Wise, especially Casewell and John, open their hearts and lives to the blessing of Perla and her daughter, or will they be consumed with judging and unforgiveness? This is a beautifully written tale that in many ways resembles the classic, The Scarlett Letter. There is a small town that is full of judgment, fueled by a fire and brimstone preacher. There is a delightful, innocent child. There is a mother who puts the welfare of her child above all else. There is a heroine who seeks to bless those who condemn her. Unlike The Scarlett Letter, there is forgiveness, love, and resolution for the heroine. It is difficult to believe that Sara Loudin Thomas a first-time author. Her writing is lovely, her thoughts are moving, and her theme of judging vs forgiveness is well made. A very worthwhile read.I received this book from The Book Club Network in exchange for my unbiased review less

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