In Search of Eden
by Linda Nichols
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Author: Linda NicholsEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-02-01
ISBN: 0764201670
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Bethany House
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Book Review: More like 4 1/2 stars....
Summary: 4 Stars
Giving up her child at age fifteen has impacted every moment of Dorrie Gibson's life. Wanderlust has ruled her life until her mom's health demands that she return home. Renaming herself as Miranda DeSpain, she sets off on a journey to recover her lost past, to find the child she gave up so many years ago. Her journey leads her to Abingdon, Virginia, where the Williams family is also dealing with their own past hurts. God is big enough to heal all, but will Miranda and the Williams' family be open to His blessings?
IN SEARCH OF EDEN is aptly named. Linda Nichols has written a tale in which the journey is just as important as the destination. Miranda's search for her child leads her along a path she never expected, a path that leads ultimately to fulfillment and the love of God. So many lives are touched in this heartwarming story in which the love of God shines through.
The storyline of the Irish Travelers is particularly touching to me. Having lived and worked near North Augusta, SC, the issue of the Travelers and Murphy Village isn't a new one to me. Linda Nichols did a fantastic job at breaking through the stereotypes and portraying a different side of the Travelers. Of course, this wasn't the only stereotype she dares to peer through, as the warm heart of Mr. Cooper is integral to the storyline as well.
IN SEARCH OF EDEN isn't a quick moving tale, but rather one that encourages introspection. There are some surprises along the way, as each of the characters has a part to play and a story to tell. This is my first time reading anything written by Linda Nichols but if IN SEARCH OF EDEN is any indication, then I have found a new author. IN SEARCH OF EDEN is a powerful, thought provoking tale that haunts the reader long past when the last page is turned.
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Summary of In Search of Eden
A girl who has never been able to settle down, Miranda begins various adventures, but whenever reality begins to tarnish her dreams, she gives up. As she approaches her thirtieth birthday, she determines to reinvent her life. But there's one loose end to tie down first. Joseph North, the chief of police in Abingdon, Virginia, always tries to do what is right, to perform his duty and protect those he loves. He becomes suspicious of the new woman in town, and after checking further, he discovers she has no history. Then he finds a baby picture of his niece in her possession. In Search of Eden is a story about law and grace, about forgiveness and redemption, about finding joy and rest in a broken world.General Books
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