Publication
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2015]
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Call number
Fiction S
Physical description
490 p.; 21 cm
Status
Available
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Description
"In the early 1900s, Miriam Hastings leaves Chicago after burying her mother and returns to Blessing, North Dakota, to carry on her nursing studies. Despite her continued resistance, Trygve Knutson continues his pursuit of her heart"--
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LibraryThing member Kris_Anderson
A Harvest of Hope by Lauraine Snelling is the second book in the Song of Blessing series. It is just wonderful. It picks up a couple of weeks after the first book (To Everything a Season) ended. Miriam is still in Chicago after the death of her mother. She is making sure that her family will be
Trygve Knutson is in love with Miriam and cannot wait for her to return to Blessing. He writes to her while she is away and is working on a house for them (as well as her siblings). After Miriam returns to Blessing, a fire destroys the grain mill and harms many buildings in the town. A meeting is called to assess the damages and see how much money is available through the bank to help with rebuilding. Something fishy is going on at the bank. The banker and his wife are acting strangely. The members of the town set out to see what is happening and how to fix the problem.
Ingeborg is still recovering from the loss of her husband, Haakan. It is harder than she thought to keep going and get through each day without the love of her life. It helps that she has such a loving family as well as Inga, Emmy, and Manny.
A Harvest of Hope is such a good book and I enjoy returning to this wonderful community. I enjoyed A Harvest of Hope very much and eagerly look forward to the next book in the Song of Blessing series. I give A Harvest of Hope 5 out of 5 stars.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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okay while she returns to Blessing to finish her training. Trygve Knutson is in love with Miriam and cannot wait for her to return to Blessing. He writes to her while she is away and is working on a house for them (as well as her siblings). After Miriam returns to Blessing, a fire destroys the grain mill and harms many buildings in the town. A meeting is called to assess the damages and see how much money is available through the bank to help with rebuilding. Something fishy is going on at the bank. The banker and his wife are acting strangely. The members of the town set out to see what is happening and how to fix the problem.
Ingeborg is still recovering from the loss of her husband, Haakan. It is harder than she thought to keep going and get through each day without the love of her life. It helps that she has such a loving family as well as Inga, Emmy, and Manny.
A Harvest of Hope is such a good book and I enjoy returning to this wonderful community. I enjoyed A Harvest of Hope very much and eagerly look forward to the next book in the Song of Blessing series. I give A Harvest of Hope 5 out of 5 stars.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member alekee
As the first book ended I couldn’t wait for this one to come along, and it didn’t disappoint. I still have some more questions that need answers, and again I need to wait.
Welcome back, yes, Miriam returns, Manny is blossoming, family is still dealing with their grief, and we meet new problems
We continue with Trygve and his wanting to spend his life with Miriam, but can she commit to him? She has so much responsibility on her shoulders, and we are with her as she tries to struggle with life problems. Will she be able to find love in Blessing?
Oh how I loved my visit her, and of course, there is always one who causes dissent, guess that is life. Find how this town deals with some of the hard parts of life.
I for one never wanted this book to end, and yet it became a page-turner to learn how things come out. Pick up this read; you will not be disappointed, only that it had to end.
I received this book through Bethany House Bloggers Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
Welcome back, yes, Miriam returns, Manny is blossoming, family is still dealing with their grief, and we meet new problems
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as life goes on in Blessing. So much has happened, and it continues in this faith-based community, the way these people rally around at times of disaster is remarkable. Lessons could be learned here.We continue with Trygve and his wanting to spend his life with Miriam, but can she commit to him? She has so much responsibility on her shoulders, and we are with her as she tries to struggle with life problems. Will she be able to find love in Blessing?
Oh how I loved my visit her, and of course, there is always one who causes dissent, guess that is life. Find how this town deals with some of the hard parts of life.
I for one never wanted this book to end, and yet it became a page-turner to learn how things come out. Pick up this read; you will not be disappointed, only that it had to end.
I received this book through Bethany House Bloggers Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
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LibraryThing member MandaT
It's always good to read a series where the characters are familiar and you get to see them interact together. I will say that this book moved a little more slowly for me and I had a hard time finishing it. Although, after I got through the middle, the pace seemed to pick up and rush toward the
***I received this free book from Bethany House in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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end. I also noticed that there were parts of the story where I felt I should know more of the background then I did. So, after a little investigation, I saw that there are 2 other series that take place in the little town of Blessing, North Dakota--Home to Blessing and Daughters of Blessing. It might be good to read those first before this series so that you have all the background information since it is not repeated in this series. I have enjoyed getting to know the characters and seeing how their lives play out throughout the trials and circumstances that they encounter. Looking forward to picking up the next book in the series, Streams of Mercy, coming October 2015.***I received this free book from Bethany House in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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LibraryThing member polarmath
I have greatly enjoyed this series of books and following the Knutson family and how the have helped to grow the town of Blessing. Miriam has come back to complete her nursing training and to see what else is in store for her here. She finds herself torn between her family back in Chicago and this
She finds herself growing as both a person and nurse as she finds herself taking on more responsibilities. I have enjoyed watching her grow as both a person and nurse and can't wait to see where her journey takes her next.
I received this book free to review.
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new life and possible new romance in Blessing. She realizes how much better it is in Blessing, but still feels torn. She finds herself growing as both a person and nurse as she finds herself taking on more responsibilities. I have enjoyed watching her grow as both a person and nurse and can't wait to see where her journey takes her next.
I received this book free to review.
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LibraryThing member Mizroady
Miriam Hastings is training as a nurse in Chicago in 1905. Her desire to be a nurse goes further than loving the vocation. She wants to be able to support her sick, widowed mother and young siblings that are forced to live in poverty. She finds herself with the opportunity of a lifetime: to train
On the other hand, she finds herself unable to suppress her growing feelings for Trygve Knutson. He and his family, the Bjorklunds, are back bone and leaders of the fast growing, predominately Norwegian town. His family wraps her in love an acceptance. Her heart is torn between a life with Trygve in a town she adores and her family whom she loves so much. No matter what she does, she realizes she must make a choice and both will cause heartache.
I felt I was a part of Blessings, and through reading the book dreamed about how wonderful it would be to live in such a place. Life is simple but filled with hard fulfilling work. Whatever crisis might be faced, everyone rallies to shoulder the burden and help. I felt a part of the family’s closeness and interactions. Even though it was just a story, it gave me feelings of warmth and happiness.
I appreciated that the story was not a gushy portrayal a blissful life. The author showed the other side of misunderstandings, losses, grief, heartache, and problems. What makes it special is how each character works through these real life dilemmas based on their strong faith in God, biblical wisdom, and constant prayer. An uplifting story that you will find a “blessing” to read!
I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have stated are my own.
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in a small hospital in Blessing, North Dakota. After just a few weeks, she is called back home as her mother has taken a turn for the worst. Although she wants to remain in Chicago, she is forced to return and finish out her year of training. On the other hand, she finds herself unable to suppress her growing feelings for Trygve Knutson. He and his family, the Bjorklunds, are back bone and leaders of the fast growing, predominately Norwegian town. His family wraps her in love an acceptance. Her heart is torn between a life with Trygve in a town she adores and her family whom she loves so much. No matter what she does, she realizes she must make a choice and both will cause heartache.
I felt I was a part of Blessings, and through reading the book dreamed about how wonderful it would be to live in such a place. Life is simple but filled with hard fulfilling work. Whatever crisis might be faced, everyone rallies to shoulder the burden and help. I felt a part of the family’s closeness and interactions. Even though it was just a story, it gave me feelings of warmth and happiness.
I appreciated that the story was not a gushy portrayal a blissful life. The author showed the other side of misunderstandings, losses, grief, heartache, and problems. What makes it special is how each character works through these real life dilemmas based on their strong faith in God, biblical wisdom, and constant prayer. An uplifting story that you will find a “blessing” to read!
I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have stated are my own.
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LibraryThing member SarahGraceGrzy
I just love this book! Definitely one of my favorites!
LibraryThing member judyg54
Book two in this series. Another story centered around Miriam Hastings and Trygve Knutson. But never fear, you will also keep up to date in the lives of all the folks in Blessing, North Dakota. This is a saga that began many series and many books previous, and I am so glad I started at the
Miriam is doing her nurses training in Blessing, but is called home to Chicago, because her ailing mother is dying. When Miriam returns to Blessing she realizes her feelings for Trygve are growing. But it is hard to pursue that relationship with all that is going on in Blessing. The construction work, the hospital and its lack of staff, the terrible explosion that will rock the community, and the lingering knowledge that Miriam is only there for a year and then must return to Chicago. A lot is going on in this story, and as soon as I finish one story, I am ready to pick up the next book and see what will happen next.
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beginning as I have grown to love these people. Miriam is doing her nurses training in Blessing, but is called home to Chicago, because her ailing mother is dying. When Miriam returns to Blessing she realizes her feelings for Trygve are growing. But it is hard to pursue that relationship with all that is going on in Blessing. The construction work, the hospital and its lack of staff, the terrible explosion that will rock the community, and the lingering knowledge that Miriam is only there for a year and then must return to Chicago. A lot is going on in this story, and as soon as I finish one story, I am ready to pick up the next book and see what will happen next.
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9780764213106