This
lovely story centers around Juniper Cohen's life in the early 1900s
and Johnny Sutherland's in contemporary times. Both lived in the same
place, both searched for hope and God's presence. The patient reader
will also discover hope and will find encouragement in Juniper and
Johnny's stories. I say the patient reader because this novel moves
at a slow pace, and it took me a bit to become comfortable with the
author's rhythm. Maybe that is part of this book's purpose, both in
story and pace the reader is reminded to notice their blessings and
to attend to God's presence rather than to allow the pace of life to
blind them to those things; this awareness being the true treasure in
our lives.
I am grateful to have received a complementary copy of The Gold in These Hills from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
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