Goodness and Mercy, written by Patti Hill, is about the very real struggles facing three orphaned siblings who simply want to be a family again. Parts of this story are heartbreaking and brought tears to my eyes as I thought about how alone these children were, how scared they must have been knowing they were facing an uncertain future, and wondering what that future might bring them. Their sad plight touched me, and the characters came alive and tugged at my heartstrings, and I found myself feeling the same emotions they did, crying with them, cheering them on, wanting the best for them.
Set during World War II, three siblings are fighting a battle to keep their family together. Lucy, the oldest at 16, needs to find a way to kidnap her 8-year-old twin siblings, Goodness and Mercy, from an orphanage in Wisconsin and flee to shelter. She takes them to Colorado to live with an aunt she does not know.
What I really liked was Patti's use of multiple character points of view. This kept the story interesting and gave me insight into the perspectives of four of them: Lucy, Mercy, Ada and Pete, via first person narrative and written letters. This also made them more memorable, and I keep finding myself thinking about them even several days after finishing their story.
This is the first book by Patti Hill I have read, and she did not disappoint me. Her story hooked me from the first paragraph and kept me turning page after page. The historical details surrounding World War II greatly enhanced the story and gave it the authenticity that makes this book believable. I like how the message of God's love and forgiveness was naturally woven into this heartfelt story without being preachy. I recommend Goodness & Mercy and will be reading more of her books.
Set during World War II, three siblings are fighting a battle to keep their family together. Lucy, the oldest at 16, needs to find a way to kidnap her 8-year-old twin siblings, Goodness and Mercy, from an orphanage in Wisconsin and flee to shelter. She takes them to Colorado to live with an aunt she does not know.
What I really liked was Patti's use of multiple character points of view. This kept the story interesting and gave me insight into the perspectives of four of them: Lucy, Mercy, Ada and Pete, via first person narrative and written letters. This also made them more memorable, and I keep finding myself thinking about them even several days after finishing their story.
This is the first book by Patti Hill I have read, and she did not disappoint me. Her story hooked me from the first paragraph and kept me turning page after page. The historical details surrounding World War II greatly enhanced the story and gave it the authenticity that makes this book believable. I like how the message of God's love and forgiveness was naturally woven into this heartfelt story without being preachy. I recommend Goodness & Mercy and will be reading more of her books.
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