January 28, 2009

Where the Heart Leads

Written by Lauren

It's 1904, and Thomas Ollenburger is a young man torn between two worlds. After graduating from college, he must decide whether to return to his Mennonite roots on the Kansas prairie or remain in Boston where he can pursue a career. To make his decision even more complicated, there are young ladies in both places who desire to claim Thomas' heart. As he struggles to determine the course of his future, Thomas learns important lessons about caring for others and seeking God's help in difficult times.

Thomas' story is found in Where the Heart Leads by Kim Vogel Sawyer. Although this is the second book in the Waiting for Summer's Return series, Where the Heart Leads stands alone well. I appreciated the timeless messages in the story, and I was also surprised by the ending (I like being surprised when I think I know how the story will end).

If you enjoy historical fiction, look for the Waiting for Summer's Return series by Kim Vogel Sawyer. If you would like to win my copy of Where the Heart Leads, leave a comment on this post. We'll announce the winner on February 4.

The winners of The Little Giant of Aberdeen County are
41 — Paula
181– Janice Wright
49 — Susan Varney
75 — Gwen L.

You should have received an email from me, but if not send your shipping info to 5minutesforbooksatgmail.com.

And if you didn't win, there's still one up for grabs in the Big Bloggy Giveaway of Books.

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

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120 Comments

Comments on Where the Heart Leads

January 28, 2009

Nora SP @ 7:46 am

This sounds like a great read as part of life's struggles and crossroads, values and beliefs.

Denise @ 8:45 am

Count me in please!

Laura @ 9:34 am

Me too.
I recently read Plain Secrets by Joe Mackall, about an Amish family. Very interesting culture.

Renee C. @ 10:27 am

This book sounds great, I love coming of age books filled with self-analysis. I know, weird right. Oh well!

Linda @ 10:37 am

I'd like to win, looks great!

Erika Lynn @ 10:42 am

this book sounds great. please enter me!

Melissa @ Breath of Life @ 10:46 am

I just added this to my library list.

michele anne jaquays @ 11:01 am

Yes, I would like to win this……please….please

Brandlyn @ 11:18 am

This book sounds like a good read.

Tom @ 11:34 am

Sounds like a great book!

Roseann Kies @ 12:01 pm

Sounds like a great book. Thanks!

DeeAnn S @ 12:17 pm

I often read book that describe struggles people have with situations that arise in their life. It's always interesting to see how they handle these problems. I'd like to read Where The Heart Leads. Thanks.

Linda White @ 12:22 pm

sounds like an interesting book to read

Gina Stratos @ 1:42 pm

Sounds good
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Marla T @ 2:23 pm

Sounds like a book I would definitely enjoy reading. Thank you for the entry.
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Jennifer @ 2:23 pm

Based on your review it sounds like a delightful read.

Mariah @ 2:24 pm

Would love to read this book!

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Mary @ 2:25 pm

Toss my name in the drawing, thanks!

herblady @ 2:29 pm

I'd love to read this. I used to work with some Mennonites. Thank you for the chance to win!

Corina Smith @ 4:08 pm

oh this sounds like a good read! enter me please.

Susan Smith @ 4:24 pm

Sounds like a great book

Pat @ 4:29 pm

Good review of Where the Heart Leads. Thank you. Thanks also for the contest.

susan varney @ 5:45 pm

love to read it

Kristi @ 7:33 pm

I would love to win this book – I also like those surprise endings!

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James Coyne @ 7:42 pm

Enter me please

Diane Baum @ 7:55 pm

It looks like an interesting read. I'm glad to see a male as the main character.

Anne @ 8:51 pm

I would enjoy this very much!

Thanks

Katie @ 8:58 pm

I'd love to win this!

juedy @ 11:26 pm

Thanks for your synopsis. Sounds interesting.

Jackie @ Our Moments Our Memories @ 11:48 pm

I would love to read this book…thank you!

January 29, 2009

Jen S. @ 12:23 am

Thanks – sounds great!

Renee @ 12:26 am

Well this sounds different. Thanks for the giveaway!

Debbie W. @ 12:47 am

Sounds like a good read.
Thank you

christopher h @ 12:55 am

sounds good

Linda Chaput @ 12:55 am

Please enter my name in contest.

Meredith Rogen @ 4:14 am

Sounds like a good read.

Carol Lawrence @ 5:28 am

Mennonites vs. the big city and two girls. Sounds like fun,enter me.

Alice C @ 8:20 am

sounds great

Rhonda Struthers @ 9:15 am

This book looks great. I would love to read it.

Susan C @ 10:18 am

I love historical fiction!

shelley @ 11:48 am

I love historical fiction. I would love to read this book.

Michael Capp @ 12:26 pm

I'd love to win!

Carol G @ 12:27 pm

That historical time frame is interesting to consider, knowing what will happen to their world in their lifetimes. Would be interesting to see which world he picks, since that would make a major difference in his life for those coming changes.

c. clemens @ 12:34 pm

YAY, I'm entered today

pag @ 12:51 pm

Sounds like a good book. I would love to win it.

veronica sandberg @ 1:04 pm

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Vicky Boackle @ 1:25 pm

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Angela J @ 2:24 pm

I like reading and this sounds like a good book.

sarah @ 3:05 pm

enter me!

Kasey Proctor @ 4:03 pm

I like to read historical fiction and this sounds like it would be something I would enjoy.

Angela J @ 4:05 pm

I'd like to read this.

Francine Anchondo @ 4:33 pm

Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway.

Gary Osborn @ 5:15 pm

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david basile @ 7:27 pm

thanks for the contest

Cathy Casper @ 9:00 pm

always looking for a good new read

Sharon @ 10:15 pm

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January 30, 2009

Terri D @ 12:42 am

Nice giveaway. Would love to read. Count me in!

Cheryl W @ 9:33 am

This sounds great, nice inspirational message in it. Thanks!

Karen Gonyea @ 4:29 pm

I would love to win

Anita Yancey @ 8:43 pm

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January 31, 2009

Cheryl F. (Lucky Ladybug) @ 12:35 am

I'd love to read this *Thanks* for the giveaway!

REBECCA TOWNER @ 1:35 pm

I love to read

Katina @ 5:56 pm

Please enter me to win this book. Sounds like a great read.

mary @ 9:04 pm

we read about anything in this house hold, and my reading group reads it as well, we pass it along, and my kids love books more then I'd did at their age, since I'd only learned to read in 10th grade, and I'd love books, that's why I've have one room in our home committed to books, more books, and my hubby wants me to get rid of my kids books because he'd like to get rid of them since I'd no longer have anyone who'd reads them~ Other then me!~

Jason Lawless @ 9:19 pm

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Leslie @ 10:52 pm

Would love to read.

Catherine @ 11:26 pm

Thanx for the contest

February 1, 2009

Terra Heck @ 5:26 am

I'd like to read this book. Thanks.

Kathy Scott @ 9:50 am

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Gabriel J. @ 12:27 pm

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April B @ 9:42 pm

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Carla Pullum @ 10:27 pm

I love historical fiction!! Count me in!
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February 2, 2009

Renee G @ 1:06 am

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Erma @ 6:30 am

I would love the chance to win, thanks.

Marion B @ 1:55 pm

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shawna @ 4:44 pm

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Melissa P @ 4:59 pm

I love historical fiction.

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Enter me!

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Candie L @ 6:28 pm

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Ed Nemmers @ 7:27 pm

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Melanie @ 8:14 pm

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megan @ 8:25 pm

As a new mom, I'm finally get some more time to myself. I want to start reading again and this book sounds amazing. It would be a perfect way to get back to reading