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by: Linda Mae Baldwin
Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: After The Rains
Author: Deborah Raney
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
ISBN 1-578-56576-6
Genre:
Inspirational/Contemporary/Romance
In a heart wrenching, soul warming sequel to the
inspirational award winner, Beneath A Southern Sky, Ms. Raney
continues the Camfield and Hunter story, with Daria and Nate's
daughter, Natalie.
Ms. Raney weaves a gripping story of a desperate
young woman searching for her place in this confusing world. Even
though I am 40 + years old, I completely identified with Natalie's
emotional decisions. Trying to fit into the 'popular' crowd, pursuing
a relationship with a young man who does not share her values,
culminating in a twist of fate that will forever change the lives of
those closest to her, and shroud her in life long regret. When love
finally does come Natalie's way, she must choose.
After The Rains
encompasses more than
Natalie's story. Readers return to Columbia where her father, Nate
Camfield, continues to serve as a missionary to the Timoné
people. He
remains one of my favorite heroes. Nate's self sacrifice and love for
the Lord and family is clear.
Natalie's mother, Daria, and step-father, Cole,
share a relationship enduring more than twenty years. Clearly, all
involved love Natalie and want to guide her in her tumultuous time,
but Natalie's stubborn spirit won't allow it. Only God can ebb and dry
the emotional flood saturating everyone in,
After The Rains.
In a purely delightful and breath catching ride,
Ms. Raney writes a masterful work in After The Rains, bringing
the reader across all poignant venues. I cried, laughed, sighed, and
found myself actually wanting to pray for the characters. The themes
of sacrificial love, repentance and forgiveness makes this a book worth
keeping.
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