Naomi's Hope

by Jan Drexler

Overview

Despite growing pains in her 1846 Amish community in Indiana, Naomi Schrock has settled into a comfortable life in her parents' home with her adopted son, Davey. Surrounded by family and friends, she tries not to think about the fact that she's not at the top of any man's list of potential wives. Yet when Cap Stoltzfus moves into the area and befriends Davey, Naomi finds herself caught between the plans she has made for her future and the tantalizing thought that Cap might be part of a life she never dared to hope for.

When a couple shows up claiming to be Davey's true family, Naomi and Cap must unite to make the decision that will determine the boy's future as well as their own. How can she relinquish him to these unknown relatives? And can God somehow bring wholeness to her heart?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800726652
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/06/2017
Series:	Journey to Pleasant Prairie , #3
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Jan Drexler brings a unique understanding of Amish traditions and beliefs to her writing. Her ancestors were among the first Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 1700s, and their experiences are the basis for her stories. Jan lives in South Dakota with her husband, their four adult children, two active dogs, and a cat. She is the author of The Prodigal Son Returns, A Mother for His Children (winner of the 2013 TARA award), and A Home for His Family (finalist for the 2016 Inspirational Reader's Choice Award), as well as Hannah's Choice and Mattie's Pledge.

Editorial Reviews

★ 05/29/2017
In the final book of her Journey to Pleasant Prairie trilogy (after Mattie’s Pledge), Drexler focuses on the relationships among widower Cap Stoltzfus, single mother Naomi Schrock, and Naomi’s adopted son, Davey, in 1840s Indiana. After Cap’s wife and infant son die during childbirth, Cap relocates to LaGrange County, Ind., for a fresh start and strikes up an early friendship with seven-year-old Davey. Naomi, who feels unattractive and ineligible to be married, begins to dream of the possibility of a relationship with Cap. When Shem Fischer, Cap’s childhood nemesis, shows up expecting to be made a minister in the fledgling settlement, Cap is sure he’s is up to no good. Not long after Shem’s arrival, Cap and Naomi find themselves up against challenges (some concocted by Shem) that threaten to destroy their prospects of a happy family. Amid criminal activity and profound personal tragedies, both Cap and Naomi question whether God truly cares about them. Drexler’s historical elements set a solid foundation for this unforgettable story of learning to trust God amid misfortunes, insecurities, and heartbreak. Agent: Sarah J. Freese, WordServe Literary. (June)

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