After his young daughter dies, heart surgeon Samuel Truelove leaves his successful medical practice and moves to a small town, where he opens a clinic. Although he can still heal the sick, Truelove now doubts God's power to heal his wounded soul. Best-selling author Linda Nichols has created a tale of loss and longing that will move the hearts of all listeners. Narrator James Jenner's heartfelt performance highlights each prayer and cry for strength.
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"This was the first book that I've known my mom to read cover to cover... she really enjoyed it! After she finished, I read it, and really appreciated how Linda Nichols wove the characters into the story - and the messege of giving your sorrow to God. The book didn't exactly completely apply to me, as I am not a mother, let alone have lost a child. However, it was a tremendously amazing story, with nothing innappropriate, and I wouldn't be surprised to find myself reading it again."
— Angela (5 out of 5 stars)
" If it were possible to give more stars, I would. A beautifully written story of classic themes of loss, redemption, and hope. It mirrored my life in so many ways. If you've ever lost your faith and wondered if you'd ever find it again, read this book. "
— Heather, 2/20/2014" Book that promotes faith. I'm wondering if everything wasn't solved too neatly just because the people characters were Christians? "
— Paula, 2/15/2014" Another great christian novel with a wonderful message! "
— Aurora, 2/13/2014" Good Christian fiction; This is my first Linda Nichols novel and I will be reading more! Great beginning.....great ending. Tragic story....and as I read it, I wondered how I would handle a tragedy such as this. "
— Julia, 2/10/2014" I think this is a very slow book. It seems like there are so many characters, with so many details, that I got distracted trying to keep everyone straight, and therefore lost sight of the story. It was a good story in the end. But the journey to get to the end was painful to endure. "
— Julie, 2/8/2014" Average. a little on the religious side. fairly standard plot, the expected ending - married couple break up over accidental death of their child, eventually deal with their grief & reunite. "
— Ellie, 2/5/2014" christian fiction, very southern christian fiction but we'll see how it reads, better written than some LDS fiction depending on your believe of heaven and life after death, this discusses thoses in a good way. It's not in your face religion. "
— Phyllis, 1/12/2014" Somewhat of a melancholic feel, but a good message in the end. "
— Susie, 1/9/2014" Very well written, insightful. Full of faith. "
— Alison, 12/15/2013" All about mistakes and the power of forgiveness both of one's self and others. "
— Penny, 12/3/2013" Christain fiction often seems contrived - this isn't. This is a good story. "
— Susan, 11/15/2013" 50% Good, 50% the most annoying book I've read (including university textbooks). It makes me want to rewrite it (and I am published already...). "
— Elizabeth, 11/10/2013" Great look at how God uses all the things in our lives to grow us into who we are meant to be. "
— Elsie, 10/6/2013" This is a beautiful book with heartwarming characters. A very lovely book that left me sighing. "
— Jeanne, 8/30/2013" A friend loaned me this book. So far, it's pretty good. A little slow getting started, but it's getting better as I go. "
— Pam, 4/7/2013" Gripping story of sorrow underlaid with hope. Moves just a little bit too slowly but that is all right because the characters are so true to life that the reader doesn't mind spending the extra time with them. "
— Jan, 1/20/2013" While the story moved to an inevitable ending, I enjoyed the journey. It explored some good life issues like grief, anger of God, the will of God. I liked the characters and the way that healing occurred in three broken lives. It is not great writing, but it's a very enjoyable story. "
— Margaret, 1/7/2013" What a GREAT book! Definitely recommend it! "
— Donna, 12/1/2012" Loved it! I think Linda is a poet at heart, her writing is so lyrical. She's not afraid to tackle difficult situations in order to show how no tragedy is greater than God's healing love. "
— Kate, 9/24/2012" A nice, quick read. Uplifting. Some goods points about repentance and forgiveness. "
— Smdc, 8/13/2012" Unexpected ending. Really liked this book. "
— Kathy, 5/27/2012" Very good & heartwarming! "
— Beverley, 4/1/2012" This was such a good book! It was a great example of redemption and God's unending love. Be prepared to have the Kleenex box handy. "
— Tricia, 1/31/2012" This book was so good for my heart. It really taught me about God's perfect Will and how He can bring you through any season of life if you allow Him to. Such a beautiful story. 5 stars. "
— Lindsay, 1/4/2012" This is the ultimate in escapist reading, and that is exactly what I was going for. There is a whole beautiful world that always ends with great happiness. I love it, sometimes. "
— Jill, 12/29/2011" Well 3.5. It was slow going to the predictable end but it was well written and was not so overly spiritial that it didn't seem real. I was little surprised that these people rarely cam inot contatct with non Christians but maybe it is that way in the south. I don't know. "
— Joy, 11/21/2011" At the Scent of Water was a book i didn't want to put down! it had a lot of saddness, humor, and many other emotions. i would recommend this book to any reader. "
— Alesia, 4/13/2011" What a GREAT book! Definitely recommend it! "
— Donna, 3/29/2011" I loved this book. It has a very heartwarming plot and is written by a Christian writer. One of the best I've read in a long time. "
— Glenda, 12/7/2010" The plot was a little too sad (with sadness concerning little girls) for this new mom but other than that, I liked it. "
— Laura, 11/7/2010" A friend loaned me this book. It was a Christian lit book about a husband and wife who loose a child and then loose their faith. It is well written and stylistically beautiful. It is a little slow moving and introspective, which certainly isn't a bad thing if you are in the mood for it. "
— Kate, 8/19/2010" All I can say is I loved it. It's another light Christian Women's Lit. that I stumble upon from time to time. Wholesome, heartfelt and easy to get lost in. "
— Linda, 6/28/2010" Gripping story of sorrow underlaid with hope. Moves just a little bit too slowly but that is all right because the characters are so true to life that the reader doesn't mind spending the extra time with them. "
— Jan, 6/25/2010" Very well written, insightful. Full of faith. "
— Alison, 5/19/2010" Book that promotes faith. I'm wondering if everything wasn't solved too neatly just because the people characters were Christians? "
— Paula, 2/17/2010" While the story moved to an inevitable ending, I enjoyed the journey. It explored some good life issues like grief, anger of God, the will of God. I liked the characters and the way that healing occurred in three broken lives. It is not great writing, but it's a very enjoyable story. "
— Margaret, 1/2/2010" I started this book several times this year and always seemed to get stuck in the first few chapters....but this time, I made it through to the meat of the story and I was hooked. Sweet, clean, inspirational....sometimes a tear or two escaped my heart while I read this book. Loved it! "
— Hollie, 1/1/2010" good Christian fiction with likeable characters. "
— Angela, 12/29/2009" This book was very emotional. I cried and cried. But it really made me think more about my lacking prayer life and relationship with God. I highly recommend this book. "
— Nancy, 8/2/2009" Somewhat of a melancholic feel, but a good message in the end. "
— Susie, 7/15/2009Linda Nichols spent much of her childhood among the hills of Virginia, the setting and inspiration for Not a Sparrow Falls. She is the author of the romantic comedy Handymanas well as numerous articles for parenting magazines. She and her family make their home in Tacoma, Washington.
James Jenner is an actor known for Very Good Girls, Enemy Territory, and Third Watch.