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Hope's Enduring Echo - by Kim Vogel Sawyer (Paperback)

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  • A charming historical romance about two young people whose discovery of fossilized bones leads to a love that echoes through the ages-from the bestselling author of The Songbird of Hope Hill.
  • About the Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer is a highly acclaimed, bestselling author with more than 1.5 million books in print in seven different languages.
  • 352 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian

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"A ... historical romance about two young people whose discovery of fossilized bones leads to a love that echoes through the ages"--



Book Synopsis



A charming historical romance about two young people whose discovery of fossilized bones leads to a love that echoes through the ages-from the bestselling author of The Songbird of Hope Hill.

Since an accident left her father unable to work, Jennie Ward has taken on the demanding task of inspecting the isolated seven-mile wooden pipeline that supplies water to Cañon City, Colorado. Despite her responsibilities, Jennie harbors dreams of going back to school and longs for something even simpler: a friend. One day, in a moment of impulsive and seemingly hopeless prayer, she asks God for companionship.

Her prayer is answered almost immediately with the arrival of Leo Day, a palaeontology student searching for ancient bones buried along the ridges of the wild Arkansas River. Despite her long workdays, Jennie agrees to guide Leo in his quest.

As Jennie navigates her burgeoning friendship with Leo and her unwavering loyalty to her father, she finds herself torn. Leo, who longs for his own father's approval, could change all Jennie knows. It's undeniable that God has intertwined their paths, but to what end? With so much at stake, what does He truly intend for the preacher's son and the linewalker's daughter to uncover?



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"Honor, love, and duty collide with a young man's passion to pursue God's unique calling on his life. Love and sacrifice conflict with a young woman's desire for friendship and normalcy. Kim Vogel Sawyer paints a vivid picture of the struggle between chasing the dreams God plants in our hearts and our desire to please and honor those we love. She reveals the beauty of God's prevenient grace and provision in ways we could never orchestrate--and the ultimate weaving of exquisite tapestries in surrendered lives. Hope's Enduring Echo is a novel rich in friend­ship, faith, love, and the resiliency of hope. A story to lift your heart and warm your soul."--Cathy Gohlke, Christy Award Hall of Fame, author of Ladies of the Lake and This Promised Land

"Hope's Enduring Echo is a beautifully written story about finding hope in a dark and shattered place. As a former Coloradoan, I loved reading the unique history that Kim Vogel Sawyer discovered in Cañon City and her poignant reminder about the miraculous ways God rescues and restores His children."--Melanie Dobson, award winning author of Catching the Wind and the Legacy of Love series



About the Author



Kim Vogel Sawyer is a highly acclaimed, bestselling author with more than 1.5 million books in print in seven different languages. Her titles have earned numerous accolades including the ACFW Carol Award, the Inspirational Readers' Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Kim lives in central Kansas with her retired military husband, Don, where she continues to write gentle stories of hope. When she isn't writing, you'll find her petting cats, packing Operation Christmas Child boxes, or spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Publisher: Waterbrook Press
Theme: Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Language: English
Street Date: March 26, 2025
TCIN: 92697587
UPC: 9780593600832
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-4531
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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4.0 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
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A heartwarming tale!

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 3 months ago
I enjoyed reading Hope’s Enduring Echo by Kim Vogel Sawyer. I can always count on Kim Vogel Sawyer to deliver an engaging story with developed, realistic characters. I liked the characters in this story. The story is told from Jennie, Etta, and Leo’s point-of-view. The transitions were smooth, and it was not confusing going from character to character. I felt for Jennie and her mother, Etta. I could just imagine how lonely Jennie was as well as her mother. Jennie’s mother, Etta, though, was focused on getting her daughter an education and friends. It was interesting reading about the search for the dinosaur bones as well as the water pipeline made from wood. Mental illness was a fledgling science back then. I liked how the family sought help and answers. Faith was beautifully woven into the story. I enjoyed the Scripture references, and I bookmarked several of them so I could write them down. The puppy was a delightful addition to the story. I wish that there had been an epilogue to let readers know how everyone was doing a year or so later. Hope’s Enduring Echo is a heartwarming historical tale with pipeline rambling, a bulky bone, a probing paleontologist, depressed dad, a precious pup, a talented artist, and having faith.
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4 out of 5 stars
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ChritianFictionandMore - 5 months ago
Hope's Enduring Echo takes place in 1915 Colorado. Seventeen-year-old Jennie Ward had taken over her daddy's job of walking and examining the water pipeline that provided water to Cañon City after he fell and broke his leg when she was 15. Her father had slipped into depression after the fall and had never been able to return to his job. It was a heavily guarded secret as her family depended on the income and home that was provided by the Water Works Department. The first person to discover their secret was Leo Day, a young college student aspiring to become a paleontologist and to use that platform to prove the biblical creation story and his belief in young earth creationism. What better place to go on a dinosaur hunt than Colorado, the home of the Bone Wars from 1877 to 1892? Jennie had been without friends since moving to the pipeline. Leo seemed to be an answer to her prayer for a friend. And so began the summer of 1915. Readers will be moved by the many events that occur before that summer draws to a close. The author beautifully illustrates how God moves through prayer and through suffering when one allows oneself to have hope in the Lord and to place themselves and those they love in His care. Kim Vogel Sawyer consistently writes sweet stories that address difficult themes. This story does not only address the controversial topic of creationism, but also mental illness. It addresses the first with a logically reasoned argument without being argumentative, and the second with great compassion. I highly recommend Hope's Enduring Echo, and all previous works by this author. I received a complimentary copy of this book from WaterBrook via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
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