Book Review: Of Stillness and Storm

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: December 6, 2016

Blurb: It took Lauren and her husband ten years to achieve their dream—reaching primitive tribes in remote regions of Nepal. But while Sam treks into the Himalayas for weeks at a time, finding passion and purpose in his work among the needy, Lauren and Ryan stay behind, their daily reality more taxing than inspiring. For them, what started as a calling begins to feel like the family’s undoing. At the peak of her isolation and disillusion, a friend from Lauren’s past enters her life again. But as her communication with Aidan intensifies, so does the tension of coping with the present while reengaging with the past. It’s thirteen-year-old Ryan who most keenly bears the brunt of her distraction.Intimate and bold, Of Stillness and Storm weaves profound dilemmas into a tale of troubled love and honorable intentions gone awry.

My thoughts: What an emotional story. You go in waves -- up and down. You feel anger, annoyance, and hope. You also feel fear and sorrow. I'm telling ya, this book is emotional. It's so well written and pulls you through so much drama beautifully. Lauren and her husband are struggling, and there there's Aiden, her childhood crush. The story passes from present to past and the reader is able to better understand who the characters are as we connect the stories and experiences to the present characters and know where they came from.

My only complaint, which is mainly because of the books I normally read, is that the story moved a bit slow for me. I wanted it to go faster, but since it was an emotional centered book instead of an adventure and action book, I don't really know how that would be possible.

I rate this book FOUR STARS. ****

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

Raised in France by a Canadian father and an American mother, Michèle is a mentor, writer and speaker with a heart for MKs. She taught for 20 years at Black Forest Academy (Germany) before launching her own ministry advocating for TCKs. She now travels globally to consult and teach on topics related to this unique people group. She loves good conversations, mischievous students and Marvel movies.

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