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Waves of Mercy

By: Lynn Austin
Narrated by: Rachel Dulude, Margaret Strom
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Summary

In 1897, Geesje de Jonge is asked to write a memoir about her experience emigrating from the Netherlands to the Michigan wilderness in honor of her town's 50th anniversary. As Geesje recalls the events of the past, a young visitor, Anna Nicholson, mourns a broken engagement. Over the course of one summer, the lives of both women will change forever.

Lynn Austin returns with a multi-generational historical novel.

Geesje de Jonge crossed the ocean at age 17 with her parents and a small group of immigrants from the Netherlands to settle in the Michigan wilderness. Fifty years later, in 1897, she's asked to write a memoir of her early experiences as the town celebrates its anniversary. Reluctant at first, she soon uncovers memories and emotions hidden all these years, including the story of her one true love.

At the nearby Hotel Ottawa Resort on the shore of Lake Michigan, 23-year-old Anna Nicholson is trying to ease the pain of a broken engagement to a wealthy Chicago banker. But her time of introspection is disturbed after a violent storm aboard a steamship stirs up memories of a childhood nightmare. As more memories and dreams surface, Anna begins to question who she is and whether she wants to return to her wealthy life in Chicago. When she befriends a young seminary student who is working at the hotel for the summer, she finds herself asking him all the questions that have been troubling her.

Neither Geesje nor Anna, who are different in every possible way, can foresee the life-altering surprises awaiting them before the summer ends.

©2016 Lynn Austin (P)2016 Recorded Books
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Story of faith in difficult circumstances

This story of faith through generations tested by various tragedies was inspiring. Some parts were very simplistic but in general the characters were well drawn and the story had an interesting ending.

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Very good.

The author is very good at creating a number of story lines and then weaving things neatly together. I seemed to start off a little slow but was worth sticking with as the story evolved.

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Wonderful book

As all Lynn Austin books are. Gripping story. Couldn't stop listening. Can't wait for her next book.

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Amazing

I weaped while in the metro, while going to work, feeling every emotion with the characters. Amazing, moving story.

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Excellent book

Very relevant and thought provoking book on matters of faith, temptation, selfishness, obedience and disobedience, loss, true love, truth and sacrifice. It displays Gods abiding love for and covering over those whom He has chosen and how He uses events in our lives to draw us closer to Himself. This book teaches on the importance of waiting patiently on God and the power of prayer. I was wholly enveloped in the story and reminded countless times how God works all things according to His wisdom and Knowledge. Excellent narration throughout

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Inspirational story of faith alongside suffering

Loved it. The characters were so real and their humanity and faith shone through.

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God has ordained our life story

What a wonderful story! I feel so encouraged to look to God and let Him be my helper and trust Him on my lifes journey. I know I will return to it again and again.

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