One woman’s costly decision will touch a lifetime of hearts.Born at the turn of the century, Elisabeth Grace LeRoy longs for something more in her life. Something only an eternal love can offer. It is a love she encounters at last—one that promises to fill her passionate heart completely and that calls forth her utmost in return. In response, Elisabeth makes the commitment that will shape her entire life: a decision to follow Christ always, no matter the cost. So begins a remarkable love story—a legacy of faith that weaves together two world wars, the Great Depression, and deep personal sorrows as the dramatic background for displaying the courage, grace, joy, and far-reaching impact of a life lived truly and fully for God.
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"I really enjoyed this book. I felt for this poor woman who had so much hardship in her life and still she held on to her faith in God. She just trusted in Heavenly Father and in the end she really saw all the people whose lives she really had touched. "
— Polly (4 out of 5 stars)
" One of my favorite books. "
— Michelle, 2/19/2014" I loved this book even through the tears and there are many in this book. "
— Jill, 1/30/2014" This is an excellent book. It will have you questioning the strength of your spiritual life. I could not put it down! "
— Monica, 1/29/2014" Was so excited about this book and loved it till half way through. Disappointing :( "
— Christy, 1/22/2014" A story of deep faith in God and the desire to do His will. "
— Jane, 1/12/2014" This book is about a very devout woman who remains faithful through many trials, but who is misguided in her underestanding of what being a Christian really means. She allienates even those closest to her by trying to control them with her version of religion. Still, this would make for a good plot if the writing was wonderful, which it isn't. "
— Anne, 1/8/2014" I believe in God and all that I go through and the path of life I am on is dictated by the decesions I make. This book made me ask myself how willing am I and how much will I endure in the name of faith. "
— Tina, 12/20/2013" I read this book because title intriqued me. The rate and timing of tragedy, although not impossible, was unlikely to my thinking. "
— Barbara, 8/18/2013" this was an amazing book! I can't remember how many times I cried while reading it! "
— Renee, 7/28/2013" Shows how God is with you during every trial you go through in life, but it was very, very gut wrenching and depressing! Would not recommend this book to friends. "
— Lisa, 7/14/2013" Having a father with dementia this book really touched me. "
— Penny, 5/7/2013" This was my favorite Christian romance novel as a teen. Though I'm bored of the genre now, I still think the main character is a great example of following Christ at any cost. "
— Miranda, 3/18/2013" An amazing life story about love, loss, choices and true devotion to God. I strongly recommend it. "
— Snježana, 2/24/2013" I loved this book. What happens when someone decides to follow Jesus, whatever the cost? "
— Debbie, 9/11/2012" I liked it at first but just couldn't handle all the sadness. "
— Shannon, 9/8/2012" My favorite book besides the Bible. "
— Denice, 5/23/2012" Love love love this one! I've read it twice and it was just as good the second time as the first! "
— Amanda, 2/5/2012" I think anything written by Jerry Jenkins is good. This one holds your attention and has a moral "
— Susan, 10/1/2011" It's been a while since I read this book and I don't remember the majority of it, but I do remember it being kinda sad and something I'd flick over on Lifetime. "
— Samantha, 8/10/2011" I read this pretty fast; I had already seen the movie so it was fast reading for me. Great story, just need a box of tissues. "
— Shanna, 11/24/2009" Shows how God is with you during every trial you go through in life, but it was very, very gut wrenching and depressing! Would not recommend this book to friends. "
— Lisa, 6/2/2009" I read this pretty fast; I had already seen the movie so it was fast reading for me. Great story, just need a box of tissues. "
— Shanna, 3/28/2009" it's been years since i've read this and i still remember it well. that speaks a lot if you know me!! "
— Lovia, 1/26/2009" this was an amazing book! I can't remember how many times I cried while reading it! "
— Renee, 9/24/2008" One of Jenkin's better efforts. Forget <em>Left Behind<em>, when this guy wants to, he can really tell a story.</em></em> "
— Ron, 8/21/2008" I loved this book even through the tears and there are many in this book. "
— Jill, 7/23/2008Dr. Jerry B. Jenkins, former vice president for publishing and currently chairman of the board of trustees for the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, is the author of nearly two hundred books, including the bestselling Left Behind series. Twenty of his books have reached the New York Times bestsellers list, seven debuting at number one. Formerly editor of Moody magazine, Jenkins is now a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest, and his writing has appeared in Time, Reader’s Digest, Parade, Guideposts, and dozens of Christian periodicals. His nonfiction includes as-told-to biographies of Hank Aaron, Orel Hershiser, Walter Payton, Nolan Ryan, and many others. Jenkins owns the Christian Writers Guild, which mentors and trains writers.
Sandra Burr is an AudioFile Earphones Award–wining narrator. She has read more than one hundred books in her career, including the New York Times bestselling Cedar Cove romance series by Debbie Macomber.