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.
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