The Sowing Season by Katie PownerMy rating: 💛💛💛💛
This debut by Katie Powner produced a story filled with second chances, rebuilding broken relationships but most of all a story about forgiveness.
I delayed reading this book too long. At first I did not really think I would enjoy a book about a friendship between a 63 year old and a 16 year old, but I was wrong and enjoyed it very much. The innocence of Rae played a big role in breaking down the walls of Gerrit and assisting with him mending broken relationships.
I enjoyed how animals, like the dog Daisy, also broke down walls from a few characters.
There was also a few LOL moments, caused by the inner thoughts of Gerrit and the antics of Bernard the Rooster.
*I downloaded a read now copy from Netgalley. All opinions expressed are my own.*
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About the Book:
After he's forced to sell the family farm he's labored on his whole life, 63-year-old Gerrit Laninga doesn't know what to do with himself. He sacrificed everything for the land--his time, his health, his family--with nothing to show for it but bitterness, regret, and two grown children who want nothing to do with him.
Fifteen-year-old Rae Walters has growing doubts and fears about The Plan--the detailed blueprint for high school that will help her follow in her lawyer father's footsteps. She's always been committed to The Plan, but now that the pressure to succeed is building, what was supposed to unite her family in purpose, may end up tearing it apart.
When their paths cross just as they each need a friend the most, Gerrit's and Rae's lives begin to change in unexpected ways. Can they discover together what really matters in life and learn it's never too late for a second chance?
Fifteen-year-old Rae Walters has growing doubts and fears about The Plan--the detailed blueprint for high school that will help her follow in her lawyer father's footsteps. She's always been committed to The Plan, but now that the pressure to succeed is building, what was supposed to unite her family in purpose, may end up tearing it apart.
When their paths cross just as they each need a friend the most, Gerrit's and Rae's lives begin to change in unexpected ways. Can they discover together what really matters in life and learn it's never too late for a second chance?
About the Author:
Katie Powner is an award-winning author who lives in rural Montana where cows still outnumber people.
She writes contemporary fiction about redemption, relationships, and finding the dirt road home. Katie is a mom to the third power: biological, adoptive, and foster. Learn more at www.katiepowner.com.
She writes contemporary fiction about redemption, relationships, and finding the dirt road home. Katie is a mom to the third power: biological, adoptive, and foster. Learn more at www.katiepowner.com.
Unexpected friendships in books can make for some really great moments. I like the sound of this one.
ReplyDeleteIt was a really good debut and I liked the writing style and banter of the characters.
DeleteI love there is a dog named Daisy so cute. This sounds very heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteIt was!
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