Eighteen-year-old Astrid Bjorklund has been studying medicine under Dr. Elizabeth Bjorklund's direction and dreams of joining her practice in Blessing. But when a missionary arrives and tells of the need for medical ministry in Africa, he seems to look directly at her. Could God be calling her to go to Africa?Joshua Landsverk left Blessing two years ago, but he's never forgotten Astrid. Returning to town he seeks to court her, and love begins to bloom. When the opportunity opens for Astrid to go to Chicago for further training, she finds it difficult to leave home•and Joshua. They agree to correspond, but after receiving only one letter from him, she learns he's left town--again. Believing Joshua no longer loves her, Astrid makes an impetuous, heart-wrenching decision. Will she regret the choice she's made?
My Opinion:
If you are looking for a book that is inspirational and you won't be embarassed to be seen reading it then "A Measure of Mercy" is that book. Lauraine Snelling has done another great job is weaving a intriguing story with 3 dimensional characters that draw you in and wrap you in their story.
I was pulled into the story as soon as it began, I felt like I was living in the township of Blessing and invited into the character's life. I could feel the emotion that the doctor's felt when they lost a patient and a baby during child birth. Even though there is a romance weaved into the storyline there is no kissing or hugging or anything untoward in the story that would deter me from letting a young lady read this.
Lauraine Snelling has another wonderful on the market one that I would not be afraid to suggest to a friend, married or unmarried. The wonderful thing about this book is how much the character rely and lean on God for His provisions, even when a character has a crisis of Faith she still turns to God for His knowledge and guidance in her life.
**I was provided a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
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I found you via Econobusters then looked over your blog because it said Ohio then found that I think you are near me (homeschoolblogger.com/OhioSarah) because you mentioned Ohio Performing Arts Institute. Now not to give away either of our locations until you are ready, do you know Danielle Smith? I know her children were in the Nutcracker but I'm not sure about her. You can come visit my blog if you want to find out more about me and where I attend church, etc. I think it is neat that we may live near each other. BTW-I am a part of T.H.A.T. co-op located at Fellowship Christian (with Danielle).
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