Like a Bird Wanders

by Sharon Bernash Smith, Linda Reinhardt, Rosanne Croft

A story so powerful, it took three authors to tell it. A dark secret was hidden in their upstanding family... December 18, 1966 Grace Rose McFarlane, a long-time resident of the small town of Yacolt, Washington, and the middle McLeod sister, is dying. Her very last act is to leave a cryptic handwritten warning for her great-granddaughter, who will be arriving soon for Christmas Julia, the lion will destroy you. But what does the note mean? Julia wonders as she grieves the death of the one woman who has loved her unconditionally. Through a stack of yellowing letters and journals in her grandmother's attic, Julia pieces together a shocking tale of rebellion and betrayal...and is determined to track down the truth. The tangled web she finds will forever alter her perspective on her family...and may save her from making a heartbreaking mistake of her own. Includes the Christmas story, 'What Do You Say to a King?' featured by Focus on the Family. 'This story of a prodigal, and the family who loved her, will feed your soul and warm your heart.' -MARION DUCKWORTH, author of Naked on God's Doorstep

252 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2008

Reviews

[Cherie Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing- is about the only suitable word to describe this book. I am not a "big" Christian Fiction reader, but this book has me anticipating its sequel, "Old Sins, Long Shadows." I'll admit that a quarter of the way through the book, I skimmed through the back and found the page entitled, "Coming Soon...." As I read of the coming continuation of the MacLeod Family Saga, I was overjoyed that I would be able to continue the journey I had embarked on through "Like a Bird Wanders."

I'll start by saying, "This book is EXCEPTIONAL writing." I am still in awe at how three separate authors were able to wonderfully weave their writing talents so succinctly. The amazing detail draws you in and then begins connecting your own life with the lives of the characters. You will absolutely be able to relate to at least one of the characters in this novel; you very well may find things about your own life being brought to the surface which need to be dealt with in your personal walk of faith.

The thing I loved most about this book is that it was "uniquely" written. As the story unfolds, the majority of the novel is read through "Prayer Journal entries, Diary entries, and letters." This style gives you more of an intimate relationship with the characters. You feel as though you are going to the depths of their souls and being given insight that draws you deeper into their lives. You'll find yourself unable to put the book down, because you'll want to read the next letter from Grace. You'll wonder if the sisters will ever see their sister again. You'll find your faith strengthened as you realize through this saga, that faith keeps walking forward- faith doesn't give up-it keeps believing in an all-loving, fully sovereign, God.

As you might expect, I highly recommend this book! You too will be looking to "pre-order" its sequel! So don't hesitate, you'll completely enjoy this "Amazing" book.

[Rosanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book I wrote with 2 friends! Read it and tell me what you think of it. See my author page at OakTara.com. Written 2002-2004 or thereabouts. Published Dec.1,2008. I gave it 5 stars just because I wanted you to see it, so it's bravado, not pride. .see what you think.
The sequel will be good, too!

[Julie Christianson · Rating 3 out of 5]

very good