In the rich farming cradle of the of the Ohio Valley, a peaceful 
lifestyle seems possible. Highly likely even. At least on the surface. 
It's 1973, and three young women choose different routes to survive in 
their male dominated world.
Work is Roberta "Birdie" Alexander's inspiration. If she works long 
enough and hard enough, her father will love her as much as he loves her
 older brothers. In her Christian walk, Birdie approaches her 
relationship with her Heavenly Father in the same way.
So, in spite of the economic slowdown Birdie is determined their family 
business will both survive and thrive. She'll back up that promise with 
hard work, and Alexander's foliage will become the standard for the 
entire Ohio Valley. But Birdie's dad seems determined to marry her off.
How much will she risk to hold on to her own will and secret sin of 
self-righteousness? Will losing her job wake her up? Losing a lifelong 
friend? A brother? Or will it take losing the very presence of God?
Sara Brubaker is torn between two worlds. Two-years-old when an Old 
Order German Baptist couple adopted her, she's the secretary for 
Alexander's Nursery and Greenhouse. Sara enjoys the normal world of fun 
and fashion. Should she give it up and join the Dunkards to truly belong
 with her adoptive family?
The Anabaptist people dress so old fashioned. Does she really want to 
look ... Amish? Then she learns her parents have been keeping secrets. 
Sara's dad side-steps her questions. Was the deception deliberate?
Irene West, Birdie's lifelong Sunday school friend, misses having a 
father figure around ... where is he anyway? In her search for 
acceptance, her skirts get tighter and shorter. This causes Birdie to 
struggle with the friendship and Irene to struggle with life.
Birdie thinks it's her job to shame Irene into acting more like a 
Christian. Will Birdie overcome her self-righteous nature before it's 
too late ... for Irene?
Clinging to their friendships, the women struggle to find their identity
 in Christ. Can they forgive, and find the courage to grab hold of a new
 vision?
*Inspirational Fiction at its finest, Dreaming of A Father's Love includes bonus reader group questions.
This was such a great book I miss reading it!  Go here for my 
review of Sharon's book. 
Sharon Lavy writes for a woman's encouragement that her opinions are 
worthwhile. Her dreams are worthwhile. She is worthwhile, and worthy of 
love.