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    Room for Hope
    Room for Hope
    Room for Hope
    Audiobook13 hours

    Room for Hope

    Written by Kim Vogel Sawyer

    Narrated by Kate Forbes

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Neva Shilling has a heavy load of responsibility while her husband travels to neighboring communities and sells items from his wagon. In his absence, she faithfully runs the Shilling Mercantile, working to keep their business strong as the Depression takes its toll, and caring for their twins. When a wagon pulls up after supper, Neva and her children rush out-and into the presence of the deputy driving a wagon carrying three young children. The deputy shocks her with the news that Warren and his wife have died, insisting it was their last request that the three children go live with "Aunt Neva." Neva's heart is shattered as she realizes that Warren's month-long travels were excuses for visits with his secret family. She wants nothing more than to forget Warren, but can she abandon these innocent children to an orphanage? Yet if she takes them in, will she ever be able to see them as more than evidence of her husband's betrayal and love them the way God does?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 16, 2016
    ISBN9781501911316
    Room for Hope
    Author

    Kim Vogel Sawyer

    Bestselling, award-winning author Kim Vogel Sawyer wears many hats besides “writer.” As a wife, mother, grandmother, and active participant in her church, her life is happily full. But Kim’s passion lies in writing stories of hope that encourage her readers to place their lives in God’s capable hands. An active speaking ministry assists her with her desire. Kim and her husband make their home on the beautiful plains of Kansas, the setting for many of Kim’s novels.

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    • 5/5
      This was another fantastic book by a wonderful author. What would you do if someone came to your door and told you your brother was dead and he wanted you to care for his children? It would be harder than you think when you don't have a brother. You find out that your husband had a second family at the same time you learn that he and his other wife are dead. Could you care for these children? Will Neva Shilling find room to love these other children? I was given a copy of this book from Waterbrook Multnomah for a fair and honest opinion.
    • 5/5
      This book is about a woman who finds out something about her husband. Her twins, Bud, and Belle have their parts in this story as well.Arthur has parts in this story. We see a lot of people have shown their feelings and how it is is hard to hold on to faith. Each member shows their true colors. Or will they show mercy towards the woman?Will the truth be brought open? To find out you will need to read the story. It's quite a heartfelt story. It made me cry a little bit. Kim Vogel Sawyer has done it once again. She brought the story to life. I have been affected while reading it. I felt like I was in the town of Buffalo Creek. Seeing the struggles Nava went through with her twins Bud, and Belle along with Charley, Cassie, and Adeline.There are many different secrets that will be revealed. Her husband held many secrets that show up until he has died.
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars.

      Set during the depression in Buffalo Creek, Kansas, Room for Hope by Kim Vogel Sawyer is a beautiful novel of faith, reconciliation, forgiveness and compassion.

      Neva Shilling is anxiously awaiting the return of her husband Warren from his latest trip to neighboring towns to buy and sell goods for their general store. The arrival of a wagon sends her and their two children Bud and Belle rushing to greet him, but to their surprise, a stranger is waiting with a wagon full of furniture. Jesse Caudel, a deputy from Beloit, is the bearer of bad news when he announces Warren and his wife Violet have recently passed away. Even more stunning, Warren’s last request was for Jesse to take his three young children to their “Aunt Neva”. Shocked, ashamed and heartbroken, she takes in Charley, Cassie and Adeline but angry and resentful over Warren's deception, Neva maintains an emotional and physical distance from the orphans.

      Used to taking care of things in Warren's absence, Neva is a strong and resourceful woman with an unwavering faith. She blames herself for her husband decision to "marry" another woman and her shame leads her to keeping the youngsters' true identity a secret from Bud, Belle and her neighbors. Somewhat out of her depth and relying heavily on fourteen year old Bud's assistance, Neva quickly figures out what she needs to do to keep the family store open. Unwilling to tell anyone the truth about the children's parentage and ignoring concerned friends' advice to put them in an orphanage, Neva allows the bulk of their care to fall on fourteen year old Belle's shoulders.

      Neva receives encouragement from an unlikely source when furniture store owner and neighbor Arthur Randall offers to help her. The families have never been close and Neva cannot help but be a little suspicious of his overtures since, in the past, Arthur has made numerous offers to buy their store. Gradually, she lets down her guard and accepts his assistance at face value. Unbeknownst to Neva, Arthur does have an ulterior motive for coming to her aid, but as his family's life becomes more entwined with hers, he genuinely begins to care for Neva and the children. However, when the truth about Warren's illegitimate offspring emerges, will Arthur continue to support her?

      Jesse is also on hand to lend Neva a helping hand after he becomes the sheriff of Buffalo Creek. The observant lawman quickly figures out the truth about the three orphans and he does not mince words with Neva when he becomes aware of her antipathy towards them. He also becomes suspicious about the true nature of Warren's out of town activities and although sympathetic to her plight, he is completely honest with her about his misgivings about her deceased husband.

      Despite her hardships and heartache, Neva remains a caring and compassionate woman who does not hesitate to help others in need. Using scripture and her strong faith to guide her along her journey, she tries to leave behind her hurt and bitterness but finding forgiveness is not always easy. Although Belle easily accepts the three orphans into her heart, Neva's lingering resentment blinds her to Bud's somewhat callous treatment of young Charley. True healing for the family begins in the aftermath of near tragedy but the townspeople's less than compassionate response to the truth leaves Neva shaken and uncertain of what the future holds for them.

      Room for Hope is a captivating journey of healing, redemption and acceptance. Kim Vogel Sawyer uses true to life situations to gently demonstrate the true meaning of several key scriptures and parables. While Neva's faith never weakens, both Jesse and Arthur undergo tremendous spiritual growth as they help her during her trials and tribulations. Uplifting and gratifying, I absolutely loved and highly recommend this incredibly heartwarming novel to readers of historical faith-based fiction.
    • 5/5
      Pick up Kim Vogel Sawyer’s Room for Hope for an authentic and emotional trip to Depression-era Kansas. Fans of historical fiction will not regret it.Neva Shilling discovers, in one conversation, her husband’s death, infidelity, and three orphaned children, and her life changes dramatically. The aftermath of this devastating discovery brings a persistent struggle with a wide array of feelings - anger, betrayal, bitterness, doubt - to Neva and the family surrounding her. Yet, through it all, a reliance on faith, hope, and love permeates and encourages.From start to finish, Room for Hope is a touching and heartfelt story. With well-developed characters and realistic challenges, it kept me eager to see how the story would unfold. I absolutely loved it and would highly recommend it to interested readers.Thanks to Blogging for Books, I received a copy of Room for Hope and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
    • 5/5
      Room for Hope by Kim Vogel Sawyer is set in Buffalo Creek, Kansas in 1936 (starts in late September). Neva Gaines Shilling helps her husband run the Main Street Mercantile and takes care of their home (above the store) and their two children. Warren Shilling (her husband) takes a wagon out to pick up supplies and visit remote communities. Warren has been gone a month and they are expecting him home that day. Instead of Warren, Deputy Sheriff Jesse Caudel arrives with a wagon. He has come to inform Neva that her “brother” Warren passed away along with his wife, Violet. One of his last actions was for someone to bring their three children to their Aunt Neva. Neva is shocked, but she quickly recovers (she does not want the Jesse to know she is really Warren’s wife). Neva takes the three children into her home (reluctantly) for now (while she decides what to do). Neva tells her children (twins Bella and Bud) that their father wanted them to take in these three children (not that Warren is there father as well). What would happen if the truth comes out about Warren and his activities? Can Neva handle manage the store on her own? Warren always handled the ordering (and the store is almost bare). Arthur Randall (of Randall’s Emporium) offers to buy out Mrs. Shilling, but Neva does not wish to sell. Arthur tries to convince her with charm and kindness. Will Arthur be able to convince Neva to sell the mercantile? You will need to read Room for Hope to see how Neva handles these new developments in her life.Room for Hope is such a good book. I loved Room for Hope and did not want it to end. The book is well-written and has such a good flow (makes for easy reading). It is a heartwarming story about faith, acceptance, and God’s love. This tale will warm your heart. Room for Hope has such a sweet ending. I stayed up late reading this book because I did not want to put it down. I give Room for Hope 5 out of 5 stars. I look forward to the next book by Kim Vogel Sawyer. If you enjoy historical, Christian novels, you will want to read Room for Hope!I received a complimentary copy of Room for Hope from the publisher and Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.