A missionary from the Mideastern Nehrangesi people, Merit
Campbell, is seriously injured in a skirmish and sent home to Illinois to heal.
But does he really serve so far away from home for other reasons? After the
death of his mother, father, and oldest brother, Merit has developed a fear of
abandonment that keeps him from really being close to anyone.
Then there’s Amalia Kennedy, Superwoman to all in need. She
owns a shop called The Last Detail. She handles, plans, and arranges end of
life essentials, handles the other tedious things of life that causes others
much stress and heartache, and she’s really good at it. But underneath it all,
Amalia is suffering from loneliness and fear of commitment.
In this book the two fall in love and struggle to overcome
their deep life controlling issues while learning to depend on each other. Also
to communicate and share their lives with each other.
Love has to be two people committed to sharing everything,
even past hurts, present fears, and future anxieties. Communication and full
disclosure of oneself is what will build a binding relationship.
Theme: The struggle two Christians needlessly endure when
they don’t confess all to each other. How people hide behind God and allow life
controlling issues to destroy their love and their life.
I loved the struggle with Hudson over whether one had to go
overseas to support foreigners when there is need in our country, our own city.
I also love the way the author got into the character’s
feelings about the issue. I think Mrs. Lickel stands firm in God sends His
people to where he needs and wants them, whether it’s overseas or out the front
door.
Merit had to learn to do God’s work wherever God placed
him.
This book is a really great read, the story comes alive as
one sees their own struggle in the plot. Too many people refuse to communicate
what’s really going on in their lives, allowing fears, anxieties and
misunderstandings to ruin their relationships.
But just as Mrs. Lickel’s characters overcame through love,
Christ, family and friends, so can we all. This book is awesome!
Wakulla Book Review
Review by Booker T.
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