The Healing

"John is the youngest of seven boys and is constantly overshadowed by his big brothers who seem to all be stronger, smar... (more)

"John is the youngest of seven boys and is constantly overshadowed by his big brothers who seem to all be stronger, smarter, and better looking than he is. As a teenager, he knows he's overweight and is sure he'll never be popular like his brothers are. But those struggles are nothing compared to the battle he is about to fight. After weeks of feeling exhausted, depressed, and achy, he has no idea what's wrong with him and begins to wonder if he'll be miserable for the rest of his life. By the time he is finally diagnosed with Lyme disease, his body is failing and his spirits are nearly at rock bottom." -- page [4] of cover. (less)

Widower Samuel Fisher is looking for a fresh start as he moves his family from Lancaster County to Kentucky, still haunt... (more)

Widower Samuel Fisher is looking for a fresh start as he moves his family from Lancaster County to Kentucky, still haunted by memories of the past. There he meets Esther Beiler, who helps take care of his children. In time Esther becomes close with the kids while developing strong feelings for Samuel. She longs to win his heart, but fears that Samuel may already be falling in love with an English woman. (less)