A Place Called Lonesome by Jesseca Wheaton {Book Review}

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** This post has been scheduled ahead of time. I'm leaving today for a trip, and I'll be back next week. :D ** 



~ Description 

All seems lost for a wounded soldier left behind on Utah beach after the Normandy invasion. As he gives up all hope for a rescue and resigns himself to never making it off the sand, a touch on his shoulder startles him.
Is it possible that help can come from a man who is his enemy? And just where are the hardest battles of the war fought?

A short story, about 3,000 words.


~ My Rating 
5 stars 


~ My Review 

Ahh, what a beautiful short story! <3 A Place Called Lonesome is a tale of a man who's been left behind. The one you would be least likely to expect comes to his aid and shows him mercy. It's sweet and sad, heartbreaking and beautiful. 

The ending was probably my favorite, coming in close behind the chat between the guys. How good can shine through the darkness, and broken hearts be mended... *hugs the story and all the charries* 

Amazing! <3 Definitely recommended! 


Favorite quotes... 

"We're not all heartless animals, you know. Some of us do have a soul...and a conscience." 

A promise that even when all seems to be lost, God steps in, and makes a mess into His beautiful masterpiece. 


**I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review.** 

Comments

  1. RebekahAshleighJune 23, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    This was a good short story!
    Great review, Faith! =)

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  2. DiwakarJune 29, 2017 at 5:37 AM

    Hello Faith. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India.I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. Your book review is very live tempting to read the book. I am blessed and feel privileged and honored to get connected with you as well as know you through your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strengthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 38 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reachout to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. we would love to have you come to Mumbai with your friends to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. My email idis: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. Usually I do not get time to follow the blogs regularly and hence I would love to hear from you through email. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends.

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