SEEING YOURSELF AS GOD SEES YOU
AUTHOR SARAH SUNDIN THRILLS READERS WITH A WWII TALE OF ROMANCE AND FORGIVENESS
This book has it all–romance, history, and a beautiful Christian message. I love historical fiction, and this is exactly what I love. I appreciated the fact that the hero and heroine both struggled to fit in–maybe because I could somewhat identify. I saw some of myself in Mellie, and probably less of myself in Tom, but I enjoyed these characters immensely. Every character was well-developed and played a part in the development of the story.
I appreciated the fact that the author tried to stay as true to the historical accounts as possible. This is what makes historical fiction my favorite genre. I also appreciate that God took an active role in the life of the characters. I was most touched when mercy was shown and God worked things out in unbelievable ways. It really made me stop and think about how I allow God to work in my life.
Okay, this is truly romantic. I never felt that it was “sappy.” I have never seen “The Shop Around the Corner,” but I saw “In the Good Old Summertime” (which was based on the former movie). I found myself charmed by the romantic interactions, and what could be more romantic than falling in love through the mail?
If you like WWII, romance, and old-fashioned charm, this is a must-read! This book will continue to hold a special place in my heart.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
In the author’s own words…
Although I came from a home wallpapered in books, I only briefly envisioned myself as a writer, when my sister and I co-wrote Funny Dancing Fruits and Vegetables complete with crayon illustrations.
Then I discovered science, so I studied chemistry in college and earned my doctorate in pharmacy. In pharmacy school, I met my husband, Dave. We settled in northern California and were blessed by three bright, funny children.
In January 2000, I woke from a dream so intriguing I had to write it down. I proceeded to write a really bad 750-page contemporary Christian romance. That book will never be published, but it led me to join a critique group, attend writers’ conferences, and join American Christian Fiction Writers.
Family tales drew me to the World War II era. My grandfather, Frederick Stewart, served as a pharmacist’s mate (medic) in the US Navy, and my great-uncle, Roderick Stewart, flew a B-17 Flying Fortress in Australia and England—and flew into Pearl Harbor during the attack.
I first submitted A Distant Melody in 2003, and over the next five years I accumulated a pile of rejection letters. In 2008, a submission at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference led to the sale of the Wings of Glory series.
Since then I’ve received four more three-book contracts. The Sea Before Us received the 2019 Reader’s Choice Award from Faith, Hope, and Love. Both When Tides Turn and Through Waters Deep were named to Booklist’s “101 Best Romances of the Last 10 Years,” Through Waters Deep received the 2016 INSPY Award and was a 2016 Carol Award Finalist, and my novella “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” in Where Treetops Glisten was a 2015 Carol Award Finalist. In 2011, I received the Writer of the Year Award at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference.
When I’m not writing, I teach Sunday school and women’s Bible studies and I speak to school, community, women’s, historical, and church groups. Visit my speaking page for more information.
Oh, and I also had the privilege of flying in a B-17 Flying Fortress! I blogged about this incredible experience here.
I’m represented by Rachel Kent of Books & Such Literary Management.
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I really like the sounds of this different plot!!
