I'll Be Seeing You

by Robin Lee Hatcher

Generations of secrets unfold as a young college student learns the truth about her great-grandmother’s World War II heartbreak and love.

Brianna Hastings’s life seems dull and full of disappointment until a handsome young man visits her church. She’s instantly smitten by the charming Greg, who leads an exciting, independent life—the kind of life she longs for. But when a college history assignment forces Brianna to interview her great-grandmother about life during World War II, she can’t believe it when Daisy presses her with questions about Greg’s character. “What sort of man is he? Who is he at his core?”

What could her great-grandmother possibly know about love at first sight?

The questions take both women back to Boise, Idaho, in the early 1940s, when war emphasized how fragile life could be. Daisy and her older sister pine for the same handsome bomber pilot—until one night of terrible judgment reveals their true characters and drives them apart. Trying to protect the people she loves the most, Daisy condemns herself to live a lie.

In the years that follow, as Daisy grapples with the consequences, she receives unexpected grace from a man she’s known her whole life but never looked at twice. Could what she learned about love save Brianna from heartache three generations later?

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Historical, Audiobook, Contemporary

382 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2022

About the author

Robin Lee Hatcher is the author of over 95 novels and novellas with more than five million copies of her books in print. She is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her numerous awards include the RITA® Award, Christy Award, Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, National Reader’s Choice Award, and the Faith, Hope & Love Reader’s Choice Award, and she is also the recipient of prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from both American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America®. When not writing, she enjoys being with her family, spending time in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, Bible art journaling, reading books that make her cry, watching romantic movies, and decorative planning. A mother and grandmother, Robin makes her home on the outskirts of Boise, sharing it with a demanding Papillon dog.

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Reviews

[Karren Sandercock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brianna Hastings’s is studying history at college, she’s given an assignment to interview the oldest person she knows and she chooses her ninety eight year old great-grandmother. GeeGee was a teenager during WW II and she’s happy to share her wartime experiences with Brianna.

Daisy and her older Lillian live with their parents in Boise, Idaho. Lillian is dating and madly in love with Brandan Gallagher, he’s joined the Army Air Corps and he’s thinks it’s only a matter of time before America will be involved in another World War.

When Brandan is due leave, Lillian is sure they will get engaged and when Brandan’s doesn't pop the question she’s not happy. Brandan doesn’t want to rush into marriage, he could be sent overseas and Lillian be left a young widow. Daisy has always had a crush on her sister boyfriend, one night she makes a dreadful mistake and it has the potential to tear her family apart.

Daisy grapples with the consequences, she feels like she’s gone against everything she been taught, her faith and committed a terrible sin. Daisy doesn’t want history to repeat itself, when Brianna meets Greg Truman a handsome young man and one with very different values to her.

By sharing her own story with her great-granddaughter, GeeGee wants her to understand her generation lived through the great depression, they endured a terrible war and every American family suffered. Brianna is a nice girl, but like many of her generation, she’s rather entitled, she thinks deserves better and GeeGee want's her to be grateful for what she already has.

I received a copy of I’ll Be Seeing You from Edelweiss and HarperCollins Christian Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Robin Lee Hatcher never disappoints, her latest narrative highlights how everyone makes mistakes in life, the importance of being honest about what you have done, sharing your experiences and wisdom with others, making peace with your past and with god.

I really enjoyed the relationship between Brianna and GeeGee, she made sure Brianna understood that she needed to find a good, honest and trustworthy man and with the same beliefs as her, and five stars from me.
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[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll Be Seeing You is a dual timeline set in Boise, Idaho and features two generations of women and their life. In present day, Brianna is a typical college student who needs to interview someone for her history class and her great grandmother Daisy is the perfect choice. Part of the story is about current day with Brianna and her life and her talks with Daisy. The other part flashes back to Daisy's life as a young girl in the early 40's when the US got involved in World War II and how it impacted the lives of those left at home as the men go off to fight. This is an interesting and sometimes sad story with the historical aspect and the focus on the lives of Daisy, her family, and friends and the ups and downs they endure. The two parallels show how both Daisy and Brianna are imperfect people who grew up in a Christian family and come to realize their need to rely on God for direction. Filled with many appropriate and timely scripture references, this is a wonderfully inspirational and poignant story of forgiveness, faith, and love. I highly recommend for those who enjoy dual timeline and inspirational family stories.
I received a complimentary copy from Thomas Nelson and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.

[Cindy aka "The Book Fairy" · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before even finishing this book, I knew it would be classed as a favourite...Absolutely wonderful. This was so timely with the wise great grandmother's perspective from a spiritual sense and through lessons learned over the years. The 19 year old great granddaughter was quite realistic in her portrayal as I do have a 19 year old daughter.... As it was mentioned how those who fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it. While an unplanned pregnancy doesn't carry the stigma as did back in the 1940s of course, any betrayal will still cause hurts and other consequences. It made me realize how times have changed in some ways, in other ways how we are all still human, no matter what era we are in. The faith elements are so uplifting and encouraging, the story is timely and relevant++. A book I would gladly recommend++

[Robin Hatcher]

SELAH AWARD 2023 FINALIST (General Fiction)

Audiobook:
I don't give star ratings to my own books (that would be kind of weird), but I do like to listen to the audiobook version after a book releases. I think Windy does a great job, and if I could, I would give her 5 stars.

[Cara Putman · Rating 5 out of 5]

In I’ll Be Seeing You, Robin Lee Hatcher has created a dual-time novel that pulled me through its pages. Each story is complete and engaging. Put them together and this is a book that I couldn’t put down with its themes of family and love. I highly recommend it!

[Susan Snodgrass · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been reading Robin Lee Hatcher for a great many years and have long enjoyed her books. This split time story deals with some harsh realities in life, especially how lies impact everyone around them. A stirring story that is a very good read.
My thanks to Thomas Nelson Publishing for a copy of this book via Net Galley. The opinion expressed in this review is my own.

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brianna Hasting is forced by a college course requirement to interview her great-grandmother, Daisy on what life was like during WW II. She can’t believe the gall of her grandmother when she asks what kind of character Greg the guy she has just met at church. Daisy tells Brianna to guard her heart, but Brianna doesn’t understand why she would need to do that.

Brianna doubts her great-grandmother knows what she is talking about.

Little does Brianna know how her great-grandmother came to be married to her great-grandfather, and how she deceived herself through choices that would change her in ways that she could never imagine.

I really enjoyed this. It was thought-provoking about the choices we make and decision that can mark the rest of our lives for good or bad. 4.5 stars

My gratitude to Thomas Nelson and Netgalley. All opinions expressed are mine.

[Andrea Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story with a gorgeous cover. The remorse directly after sin was so realistic and naturally woven into the story. That made it feel very engaging and as if it could have been about any person in my community. I loved how complex the plot was. There were just enough threads and subplots to keep my ADD mind fully engaged and busy trying to sort everything out along with the characters.

Some important themes in this story were broken relationships, poor choices, remorse, compounding one’s problems, realistic mindsets, hope, new beginnings, and second chances. These aspects all played well together, fully showcasing a beautiful story of redemption.

Some plot points were predictable and felt overly common in the unwed-pregnancy trope. I would love to see this trope with more unpredictability in the future. Shake things up and give me something fresh, please.

Lillian was the character I struggled with the most, as she was manipulative, selfish, and cruel.

I absolutely loved the “unseen guy” romances in this book. Those were written beautifully.

Content: replacement profanity, alcohol, drunkenness, premarital sex, underage smoking, tobacco, unwed pregnancy, expletive, misquoted Bible verse (“pride goeth before a fall” should actually be “pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall,” according to Proverbs 16:18 KJV)

[Desiree Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet and heart-warming novel about learning from mistakes and making good choices.

A modern day timeline echoes the past. WWII era and today.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
Some writers seem to lose their touch after being popular for so long, but Robin Lee Hatcher certainly has not! She pulled me into her WWII-era tale and kept me just as mesmerized as great granddaughter Brianna was with her GeeGee's story. Not only did she entertain, but she poured timeless, Godly wisdom into my soul, something a lot of newer CF authors could take a lesson in. Brianna's current-era story was not quite as compelling, but then again, I don't think it was meant to be. Great read!

[Kirby · Rating 5 out of 5]

After finishing I'll Be Seeing You by Robin Lee Hatcher, I was basically sure of two things. First, that despite it only being April, this is undoubtedly going to be one of the best books I read the entire year. And secondly, that no matter what words I use in my review, it will never be enough to do this beautiful story justice.

I've been a fan of this author's books for a lot of years, and I truly think she is the absolute queen of the dual timeline genre. She has a masterful talent at being able to pull readers into the story happening in both the present and the past, and this was truly one of those stories where I just wanted the real world to cease to exist for a couple of hours so I wouldn't have had to put this book down.

I really enjoyed the way that not only does this book take place in the present, and in the past in the years during World War Two, it also gives multiple characters POV's in both time periods. It helped the story become something even more hearing from all the various characters that were involved in the occurring events.

A story wrapped up in faith, family, history, redemption, and of course, Biblical wisdom, I loved every moment of it, and never wanted to see it come to an end. I loved the focus on what redemption actually means, and how much meaning and importance is tied up in forgiveness. I enjoyed Daisy as a character especially, and how she's been determined for so many years to live her life in a way that honors her Lord and Savior above everything else.

The plot point about Brianna coming to Daisy in the present about a project for her college history class was an interesting addition, and I enjoyed how it gave Daisy a chance to both share her past with her much younger relative, but also encourage her to think twice about making the same mistakes in her younger years that she did.

I absolutely loved this one, and it's definitely another stand out from Robin Lee Hatcher in the Christian fiction genre. It's truly unlike anything I'd ever read before, and is honestly the author at her very best.

Final Rating: 5/5.

I can't possibly recommend this one enough, and I'm so thankful to Thomas Nelson for allowing me to advance read and review it!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review.

[Myra Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another spiritually uplifting romance by one of the best! Hatcher deftly contrasts the pressures and constraints of young women in the 1940s with the issues and moral choices facing them today. And the lesson about judging someone by his or her character rather than physical attraction is timeless. I enjoyed watching each character grow in maturity (some more than others) and begin to see how God was always at work in their lives.

[Darcy Schock · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book review: I’ll Be Seeing You by Robin Lee Hatcher

Topic or themes I saw: Wanting something you can’t have, discontentment. Mercy, grace, beauty from ashes. The struggle to be truthful, the bondage of living with lies, and the hard freedom found in telling the truth. Ignoring your conscience. Romans 8:28. This story paints a beautiful analogy of how Jesus takes our shame and guilt and gives us freedom. It’s a story that’s full of truth and grace.

Who it may interest: Anyone who loves WWII historical fiction, Christian women’s fiction, and books written in such a beautiful way you leave with deep spiritual lessons. If you love Lynn Austin or Francine Rivers this would be a good read.

Story: You know how books can weave their way into your heart in exactly the ways you need? Robin’s books do just that for me, I’ll Be Seeing You was exactly what I needed. I adore how she weaves in the character’s relationship with God, how they interact with Him, and how they follow Him. It is so relatable to me. I love her writing style.

Daisy’s story shows how pain does come from sinful choices but how loving and kind our Father in Heaven is, how He redeems and restores. This story gripped me early on and really had me chewing on what would I do in these situations. I was cheering for the characters and hurting with them. They were very real and dear to me.

I also loved how she weaved America’s past with Americas present in a breathtaking way. I loved the perspective of young Brianna who starts the book seeing history as boring but as the book progresses sees so much value.

I loved this quote: “{History} wasn’t about just facts and dates. History was about people. People like her great-grandmother. People like her.” AMEN.

Ease of reading: Easy

Main takeaway: God doesn’t shame us or withhold forgiveness, in Him we are not condemned. He works all things out for our good. He is so kind.

How I rate books:

I largely rate books on how they make me feel which is incredibly subjective 🥰.

5⭐️–Absolutely adored and loved the book, a favorite.
4⭐️-Really enjoyed the book.
3⭐️-Liked the book, it was engaging and interesting but I wasn’t drawn in emotionally as much as others.
2⭐️- There was a strong theme that I did not agree with or overall the book just left me with a bad feeling.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robin Lee Hatcher has been writing for a long time. She writes about places she knows and her characters seem like they might be friends of hers. Her newest offering is a book that takes place in modern day along with memories taking the reader back to World War II.

Brianna is taking a history class that she thought would be an easy pass, but the professor throws a monkey wrench into the syllabus with a project that is fifty per cent of her grade. She has to interview the oldest member of her family to find out the implications of the eras they lived in. Daisy is her 98 year old great-grandmother, who has a colored history that has huge implications for Brianna. In telling her story, Daisy has to deal with her own past and how it has affected her in the long term.

I found this book compelling and engrossing, so much so that I was not able to put it down. Brianna is at a stage where she wants to assert her independence, but she gets pulled in by a pretty face. Daisy constantly warns her that there is more to a man than his looks and that his character, his core mean a lot more than any handsome visage could.

I truly enjoyed watching Daisy's and Brianna's relationship grow and change, how they came to understand each other, and how the secrets they were choosing to keep could eventually harm them.

There is romance, intrigue, entitled animosity, grief, and real true love expressed in this book. There are mistakes with long-lasting repercussions, and mistakes avoided. There are estrangements and reconciliations. All of these flesh out the story in a way that make this book so readable and that's why I absolutely loved it.

Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and an A on your history project.

Thomas Nelson and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a gripping and heart-tugging tale of a woman's sin and redemption, and her great-granddaughter learning the story for the first time. I don't recall as much of Breanna's story line, but Daisy stood out as a delightful character, and so did the young man who loved Daisy. Nothing about this story came easy for the characters, but the arc to see them mature and grow was so well drawn.

The tale is also filled with delightful WW2 era details and atmosphere. Can you tell Daisy was my favorite character? Yeah. Definitely, despite her making choices that made me want to shake her awake! I couldn't put it down until she'd learned her lesson and found a satisfying ending.

Content: 16+ for theme of sex outside marriage and its consequences, but not shown graphically.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.

[Nursebookie · Rating 4 out of 5]

TITLE: I’LL BE SEEING YOU
AUTHOR: Robin Lee Hatcher
PUB DATE: 06.07.2022 Now Available

Tender
Touching
Transcendent

I’LL BE SEEING YOU is a beautiful story told between the time frames of WWII and contemporary, about Brianna and her great-grandmother Daisy. When Brianna’s college history assignment leads to questions about Daisy’s past, the 1940’s, and some painful past that tested what it meant to make mistakes, to sacrifice, and to love.

Fantastic story that will stay with me long after for the heart wrenching story about ordinary lives upturned by war and loyalties.

[Staci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Present Day & 1941-1945 Boise, Idaho

Wonderful time slip novel! Both threads captured my interest, but the one set during WWII a bit more than the present day.

Two young women, sisters, navigate the difficulty of living stateside during wartime. The biggest struggle is that they are both in love with the same man.

Decades later, Daisy/Gee Gee, helps her great-granddaughter Brianna with not only a college assignment, but life lessons too.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story.

[Kristina Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll Be Seeing You by Robin Lee Hatcher has Brianna Hastings doing a research project for her college history class. She must interview the oldest member of her family who happens to be her ninety-eight-year-old grandmother, Daisy. Daisy tells her granddaughter about living through World War II in Boise, Idaho. She has valuable good life lessons to share with Brianna. GeeGee hopes that Brianna is ready to hear them. I thought I’ll Be Seeing You was well-written with realistic, relatable characters. The story is told from multiple points-of-view. It is also goes from the present to the beginning of World War II (the bombing of Pearl Harbor). I had a little trouble in the beginning adjusting to the back-and-forth, but I soon adjusted. We get to see how one mistake changes a person’s life and others. We see how a lie impacts not only the person who told it but to those around them. With God’s help, we can be forgiven so we can move forward. I like how the author incorporated faith into the story. It was well-done and not preachy. My favorite Christian line is, “When she’d confessed her sin, He’d forgiven her. There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Jesus Christ.” I loved the references to movies from that time period (The Song of Bernadette, Holiday Inn, and Mrs. Miniver). I’ll Be Seeing You deals with realistic situations and problems. We see how the characters overcome them with God’s help. I enjoyed watching the characters grow as people and in faith. I did feel that the book was a little too long. There were points that were repeated a few too many times. A couple of changes would have made I’ll Be Seeing You an even better story. I’ll Be Seeing You is a touching tale that will hold your interest until the very last page. I like that we get to see how one bad choice was turned to good. I’ll Be Seeing You is a story about family, faith, forgiveness, history, salvation, love, and God’s grace.

[Heidi Chiavaroli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this novel. The history, the characters, and wondering what was going to happen next. A novel with strong Christian themes. Definitely recommend.

[Alana (AlanaLoves2Read) · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Then she remembered that God had a purpose for every life, even the very old ones. Even hers. She simply had to look for those moments when He wished to use her.”

I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming dual timeline story set against the backdrop of WWII and current day. I’m a dual timeline fan, and especially fond of learning more about the period during WWII. It is easy to forget all of the tragedy and sacrifice that happened during that time in our history - not so long ago. It was a time when our country was forced to refocus our attentions on what mattered – God, Family and Country. This period in history is especially bittersweet for me as my Dad served in the Pacific during this war.

This story has many complex and engaging characters. I especially loved Daisy in her later years as ‘GeeGee’, the great-grandmother. The author put so much flesh on this character, she seemed very so real to me – like one of my relatives. I also appreciated the younger version of Daisy, but ‘GeeGee’ is who I was drawn to. Her struggle to determine what God’s purpose was for her life at her advanced age resonated with me. And she found that purpose – praying for her loved ones and sharing her Godly wisdom with them that came from a lifetime of choices and consequences. The main benefactor of these prayers and wisdom was young and impetuous Brianna, her great-granddaughter – who is at the prime of her life making those important, life changing decisions.

As we read the alternating timelines, beautifully woven together, we can see some things in our world have changed, yet many important things have not. One thing is constant, God always remains the same. Beautiful message of faith and forgiveness. Love this story!

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story simply blew me away! What an amazing tale of love, family, faith and forgiveness! Oh and we can't leave redemption out. All of these things wrapped into one made a wonderful novel. I finished it in two days time. So many wonderful people to get to know and some you just want to shake them because they can't see what's right in front of them. You'll laugh and cry with Daisy Lillian, Brandon Brianna and Greg whom I didn't like from the get go. Something about him didn't sit right with me. This is definitely Christian fiction at its finest and I loved the many messages that were in it. A sweet reminder that we are still a work in progress and that we are not perfect. Hatcher has done her job well with this book. 5 stars! Another awesome story to add to my keeper shelf!
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy dual timeline stories. I love history and enjoy sitting back feeling like I'm listening to my grandparents tell me a story. There was so much going on in this book with Daisy, Brandon, Todd and Brianna. There were moments it felt like nothing would go right and other moments when it was perfect. This book touched on a lot of sensitive topics, but it was handled well. I really enjoyed it.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through Netgalley and this is my honest review.

[maiaisreading · Rating 5 out of 5]

#BookRevew: I'LL BE SEEING YOU by Robin Lee Hatcher

“She couldn’t change her past. It was done. But she could trust God while reaching for her future, a future that God in His mercy had provided for her.”

I have always enjoyed this author’s work but I think this one is a favorite. She weaved a faith-filled heartbreaking story but not preachy. It was a little hard to read at times due to the characters’ choices, but inspirational and thought provoking.

Daisy and Brianna’s stories got me hooked from page one. I wasn’t pleased with Brianna at first. Her school project led her to spend more time with her great-grandmother. While she listened to her stories, Brianna realized the more important things in life. She learned more about her family history as well as key values to live by.

Daisy experienced the Great Depression, WWII, scarcity of food and then dealt with the consequences of her mistake. All it took was one mistake. A mistake that led to dishonesty. I liked Todd. His support was a blessing. Daisy’s life was distressing at times. Over time, she had to learn to let go of the past and live life the way God wanted her to live. To forgive and be forgiven. To be honest to the people who cared for her. It was quite a soul searching journey with the Kinnear family and I loved it.

If you like dual timeline stories with family drama and God’s grace, this one’s for you. I am grateful for the message.

Rating: 5 stars
Pub date: 07 Jun 2022

Thank you Thomas Nelson and #netgalley for the complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Melmo2610 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robin Lee Hatcher writes some of the best dual time stories! This one was a beaut! I really enjoyed the storyline and characters in this one, the two storylines complimented each other nicely and made for a wonderful read. My only minor complaint would be I would have liked to know more of how one character's life turned out from the 1940's storyline but other than that this story was truly lovely. Definitely recommended!

[JaneReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so invested in these characters and the story that I did not want to put the book down and when I did, I kept thinking about it. It's is a dual-time set in the early 1940s and 2022. Main characters are Brianna and her great-grandmother, Daisy. Faith plays an integral role in the story. Brianna learns to follow God's leading, and Daisy comes to realize that there are no limits to God's forgiveness. I especially enjoyed following the historical timeline and seeing true love develop for Daisy. The characters felt human and raw. I was sucked in from the beginning and the ending wrapped everything up nicely.

[Katrina Lybbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Set in Idaho 1940s and present day.

I was really captivated by this story, though mainly Daisy's story, but I enjoyed her great granddaughter's story as well. Overcoming adversity, changing for the better and finding forgiveness, especially to forgive yourself were great themes in the book. Todd was a great man, and Adam too. Great characters!

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll Be Seeing You
by Robin Lee Hatcher
Thomas Nelson
Rated: 5
Back of the Book: “Generations of secrets unfold as a young college student learns the truth about her great-grandmother’s World War II heartbreak and love. For fans of Francine Rivers and Karen Kingsbury.
Brianna Hastings’s life seems dull and full of disappointment until a handsome young man visits her church. She’s instantly smitten by the charming Greg, who leads an exciting, independent life—the kind of life she longs for. But when a college history assignment forces Brianna to interview her great-grandmother about life during World War II, she can’t believe it when Daisy presses her with questions about Greg’s character. “What sort of man is he? Who is he at his core?”
What could her great-grandmother possibly know about love at first sight?
The questions take both women back to Boise, Idaho, in the early 1940s, when war emphasized how fragile life could be. Daisy and her older sister pine for the same handsome bomber pilot—until one night of terrible judgment reveals their true characters and drives them apart. Trying to protect the people she loves the most, Daisy condemns herself to live a lie.
In the years that follow, as Daisy grapples with the consequences, she receives unexpected grace from a man she’s known her whole life but never looked at twice. Could what she learned about love save Brianna from heartache three generations later?
Impressions: This was a beautiful book of redemption and God’s love in action. The characters all demonstrated our sinful nature to some extent and how God’s love redeems us. In return, the characters were transformed and had the wisdom to share. Although this story was set up with a parallel narrative it was easy to follow and read. I appreciated learning from the past and it was special that Brianna was able to learn from Daisy, her grandmother. Brianna demonstrated that our small, sometimes insignificant decisions build up and can be life-changing. It was a lesson hard-learned but so important to acknowledge. This was a book I struggled with putting down.
Quotes: There was much wisdom to glean from this story. In other words, I highlighted a lot. Here are a glimpse of my highlights.
“It seemed to Daisy, in some ways, that the young of today were even more…not innocent but…What was the word she wanted? Oh, yes. Unprepared.” -This is the last thing I want for my boys. It seems to me though that in response to this idea is parents allowing their children to experience or be exposed to ideas and concepts earlier and earlier.
“Buy my steps were guided by God, and when I went astray, the Lord was still able to turn all things to good when I returned to Him in faith and trust.” -Emphasis on “when I returned” in this quote. God can’t help us if we have not turned to him and sought him out.
“I believe that deep love- lasting love-comes with time, with living. Love is often a decision we make on individual days for a lifetime.”
“The world loves to tell us to follow our hearts. But scripture makes it clear that the heart cannot always be trusted. Jeremiah wrote, ‘The heart is more deceitful than all else.’”
“God doesn’t leave us alone in times of despair. He will see us through whatever we must face in life if we invite Him in.” –“If we invite him.”
“Don’t let others do that to you. You know who you are. You know who God says you are. Live up to that, and it doesn’t matter what others think of say.”
“God had forgiven her, but the enemy of her soul liked to remind her of her failures, of her sinful choices.”
“Begin as you mean to go on, and go on as you began, and let the Lord be all in all to you.”
“…those who don’t learn history are doomed to repeat it.”
“…Sometimes we must preach the gospel without using words.”
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review shared here. For more book reviews visit: https://simplyannehere.wordpress.com

[Devon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Another fantastic book by Ms. Hatcher! The story kept my interest and kept me guessing as to what would happen next. I truly enjoyed how faith was woven all throughout the story, and how it applies to us even today. Gave me things to think about in my own life. Would recommend.

[Karen R · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thoughtful dual timeline story focused on a relationship between generations. The World War Two homefront setting will especially interest fans of that era.

There is a lot of biblical wisdom passed down from a family matriarch to her great granddaughter, tucked into the characters' conversations and recollections. The strong Christian message is uplifting and encouraging for all ages. I loved how Daisy (or GeeGee) recalls her past wistfully and sees herself in Brianna, recalling God's grace to her and His lovingkindness shown over the years despite her mistakes. She made me miss my own grandmother and be thankful for her godly example. I could pray along with Daisy, "Have I run a good race, Lord? Am I finishing well?"

Daisy's story is one that many can relate to and is similar to the struggle Brianna has, with her desires to be loved by someone who tempts us to compromise our convictions. The power of prayer is demonstrated, and the application of Scripture to helping overcome temptations, find forgiveness, and move forward. Todd is a great underdog hero and a wonderful example of a godly man; the unsung hero who is so often overlooked. I was cheering for him all along.

This would be a good read for Christian teens and up. Recommend! 4.5 stars

(I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)