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Bethany House Publishers (2017), 336 pages
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"Judd Markley is a hardworking coal miner who rarely thinks much past tomorrow until he loses his brother--and nearly his own life--in a mine cave-in. Vowing never to enter the darkness of a mine again, he leaves all he knows in West Virginia to escape to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It's 1954, the seaside community is thriving, and Judd soon hires on with a timber company. Larkin Heyward's life in Myrtle Beach is uncomplicated, mostly doing volunteer work and dancing at the Pavilion. But she dreams of one day doing more--maybe moving to the hollers of Kentucky to help the poor children of Appalachia. But she's never even met someone who's lived there--until she encounters Judd, the newest employee at her father's timber company. Drawn together in the wake of a devastating hurricane, Judd and Larkin each seek answers to what tomorrow will bring. As opposition rises against following their divergent dreams, they realize that it may take a miracle for them to be together." -- Publisher annotation.… (more)
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LibraryThing member alekee
We have a couple disasters here, a mine cave in and then a hurricane, and our Judd gets to live through both, but as we see he is not left unscathed. Then the author brings us the Heyward family, a man devastated by his upbringing of being poor, having had a father that gave all they had to the
The story lets us spend time at both the ocean and then we go to both West Virginia and Kentucky, and we see how outsiders are not easily accepted into the mountain community, people are wary, even the pastor has to work to earn their trust.
A book that has grief and romance, along with the strength of family, and we see how one works to control others to get what he wants, or does he?
A page turner for sure and one that will have you reading late into the night.
I received this book through Bethany House Publishers Blogger Program, and was not required to give a positive review.
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church, but we sure see he did something right with his children.The story lets us spend time at both the ocean and then we go to both West Virginia and Kentucky, and we see how outsiders are not easily accepted into the mountain community, people are wary, even the pastor has to work to earn their trust.
A book that has grief and romance, along with the strength of family, and we see how one works to control others to get what he wants, or does he?
A page turner for sure and one that will have you reading late into the night.
I received this book through Bethany House Publishers Blogger Program, and was not required to give a positive review.
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LibraryThing member lanehillhouse
Monday, December 11, 2017
The Sound of Rain by Sarah Loudin Thomas, © 2017
My Review:
Judd Markley had a different day than planned; never hoped for by any man. But, at least he was safe for now. The bowels of the earth had released him again for another day. Miners expected to be confronted with the
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ~ 1954
Judd Markley
I've gotten a job loading pine logs for a lumber plantation and find it alright work. Hot and sticky, but above ground, anyway. Sand is different from the rocky soil I have known back home. I met the boss's daughter, Larkin, the day I got the job. She's young, carefree, and loves her convertible. Oh, to have no sad memories to hold me back. How did I ever get here ~ to an expected place of warmth and restoration? Again, nothing calm and certain to shelter me...
Larkin Heyward
This is all I have ever known. I want to go to help those who need to have my help ~ like those in need of learning in the Appalachian mountains I have read about in a magazine recently. I volunteer at our local hospital. Maybe Daddy will let me go off to school to be a nurse. I love going to the Pavilion to dance in the evenings. My girlfriends go with me and we enjoy burgers and fries and the lively music. A new man has hired on. Maybe I can learn from him about the people he is from. He talks differently than me.
~* Judd managed because of his skills and keeping confidences. Because of who he was, he would fit anywhere it seems.
~* Larkin didn't fare as well, except for Granny Jane's grace in teaching her to use a cookstove. I have hopes for her.
I enjoyed reading how these families adjusted to changes. Both the acceptance and wariness when someone new comes to an area they aren't born to or know.
***Thank you to Bethany House Publishers for sending this copy of The Sound of Rain by Sarah Loudin Thomas. This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***
The Sound of Rain by Sarah Loudin Thomas, © 2017
My Review:
Judd Markley had a different day than planned; never hoped for by any man. But, at least he was safe for now. The bowels of the earth had released him again for another day. Miners expected to be confronted with the
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unexpected, not knowing what a day would bring. Underground was just that way ~ uncertain and unaffected by disturbance ~ it just kept to itself unless attacked by a pickax and chose to revolt. Cutting away the earth for treasures ~ needed for warmth and care of families in the Appalachia mountain pathways. Maybe there would be a new way now, away from West Virginia and the pain of loss.Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ~ 1954
Judd Markley
I've gotten a job loading pine logs for a lumber plantation and find it alright work. Hot and sticky, but above ground, anyway. Sand is different from the rocky soil I have known back home. I met the boss's daughter, Larkin, the day I got the job. She's young, carefree, and loves her convertible. Oh, to have no sad memories to hold me back. How did I ever get here ~ to an expected place of warmth and restoration? Again, nothing calm and certain to shelter me...
Larkin Heyward
This is all I have ever known. I want to go to help those who need to have my help ~ like those in need of learning in the Appalachian mountains I have read about in a magazine recently. I volunteer at our local hospital. Maybe Daddy will let me go off to school to be a nurse. I love going to the Pavilion to dance in the evenings. My girlfriends go with me and we enjoy burgers and fries and the lively music. A new man has hired on. Maybe I can learn from him about the people he is from. He talks differently than me.
~* Judd managed because of his skills and keeping confidences. Because of who he was, he would fit anywhere it seems.
~* Larkin didn't fare as well, except for Granny Jane's grace in teaching her to use a cookstove. I have hopes for her.
I enjoyed reading how these families adjusted to changes. Both the acceptance and wariness when someone new comes to an area they aren't born to or know.
***Thank you to Bethany House Publishers for sending this copy of The Sound of Rain by Sarah Loudin Thomas. This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received.***
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LibraryThing member Cherylprazak
This book is told through two different perspectives. The first one is Judd Markley, a man who leaves his home in West Virginia because of a mining accident involving him and his brothers. Judd was lucky to get away with just a broken leg, however his brother had not been so lucky and had his own
Reading the Synopsis, I became very curious as to where this story was going to go as it only talks about a hurricane and then needing a miracle to keep the two together. I was immediately captivated by the way the author describes the 1950s and found the writing style comforting. When the author starts describing the hurricane it made me feel as if I was experiencing one myself, which led me to realizing that I felt very close to the characters. It is very rare to feel close to the characters so early in the book, making the author very skilled at writing stories. Family is also a big part in this book and causes characters to run away and move towards others. Through family, the author communicates real life with how growing kids want to do their own thing, even if it is against what your parents want for you.
The two main characters are opposites in the fact that, Judd wants to stay away from West Virginia and received a solid job working at the Timber Company. Whereas Larkin wants to move away from South Carolina and go up north in order to help deprived people. They find themselves constantly at odds and are torn between following their heart and doing what they have always wanted to. When Larkin and Judd start having feelings for each other, things become more complicated as they struggle to stay together. I greatly enjoyed the way the author told this part of the story because it kept me very enraptured throughout the entire book causing me to never want to put it down.
This book contains real life situations in hurricanes, complicated relationships, and family. I found it very heartwarming and comforting to read, however there were parts that tended to pulled at my heartstrings. But somehow those parts made the conclusions even more gratifying. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a real life situation historical fiction book.
I received this book for free from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
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life taken away. He swears he will never go into another mine and moves to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to get a fresh start on life. On the train down, he meets a nice man who works at a timber company and says he will introduce Judd to the boss for a job. The second perspective is told through Larkin Heyward, whose father owns the timber company. Larkin is treated like a child by her father and not allowed to do the things that she really wants to do. She volunteers at the local hospital, but one day hopes to move north in order to help the poor and disadvantaged. Later that night Larkin and Judd meet at the beach where their story begins. Reading the Synopsis, I became very curious as to where this story was going to go as it only talks about a hurricane and then needing a miracle to keep the two together. I was immediately captivated by the way the author describes the 1950s and found the writing style comforting. When the author starts describing the hurricane it made me feel as if I was experiencing one myself, which led me to realizing that I felt very close to the characters. It is very rare to feel close to the characters so early in the book, making the author very skilled at writing stories. Family is also a big part in this book and causes characters to run away and move towards others. Through family, the author communicates real life with how growing kids want to do their own thing, even if it is against what your parents want for you.
The two main characters are opposites in the fact that, Judd wants to stay away from West Virginia and received a solid job working at the Timber Company. Whereas Larkin wants to move away from South Carolina and go up north in order to help deprived people. They find themselves constantly at odds and are torn between following their heart and doing what they have always wanted to. When Larkin and Judd start having feelings for each other, things become more complicated as they struggle to stay together. I greatly enjoyed the way the author told this part of the story because it kept me very enraptured throughout the entire book causing me to never want to put it down.
This book contains real life situations in hurricanes, complicated relationships, and family. I found it very heartwarming and comforting to read, however there were parts that tended to pulled at my heartstrings. But somehow those parts made the conclusions even more gratifying. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a real life situation historical fiction book.
I received this book for free from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member Mizroady
The Appalachian Mountains are as much a part of Judd Markley as the blood that flows through his veins. They were his beloved home but, that all changed when the mine collapsed where he and his brother, Joe, worked, badly injuring him and taking the life of his little brother. The grief and the
When he first meets the boss’s beautiful daughter Larkin, all he sees is a superficial bratty rich girl. But as they say you can’t judge a book by its cover, even a pretty, wealthy one. Always running into each other, they begin to develop a friendship and Larkin is not what she had judged her to be. Joe was running from the past and Larkin wanted to run into the future she felt God had for her. That is to serve with her disowned brother, Ben, who was a pastor in the woodlands of Kentucky, helping the poverty stricken. Both find themselves in need of God’s strength. Ben needs His strength to turn back to Him and trust Him again. Larkin needs His strength to go against her father and his worldly plans for her even if it means hurting him. Larkin pulls some real doozeys to have her way, catching Judd in the middle. In spite of all the internal and external conflicts they find themselves falling in love.
I can understand Judd’s grief and wanting to run from it. I admired his fortitude and gumption to put all he had into a new and very unfamiliar job. His work ethic was amazing. I loved Larkin’s faith and determination to follow God’s plan no matter what obstacles stood in her way. Even when faced with the reality of her naivety she wasn’t deterred.
The Appalachian people and their lifestyle has long been great interest to me. The community and people that Ben worked with were wonderful! Their personalities, behavior and customs were intriguing. The contrast between their lives and Larkins were startling especially as she tried to integrate herself into their mountain home. I think my favorite character of all was Granny Jane. She was such fun and her patience Larkin and wisdom were refreshing. I was caught up in her way of thinking and sayings! An excellent book that truly drops you into the time and place right along with the characters. Another terrific book by Ms. Thomas.
I received this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have stated are my own.
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memories are to strong and he can’t bear to stay. He flees to South Carolina and is hired by a timber company. There he throws himself it to work and tries to make sense of his scattered future without Joe. When he first meets the boss’s beautiful daughter Larkin, all he sees is a superficial bratty rich girl. But as they say you can’t judge a book by its cover, even a pretty, wealthy one. Always running into each other, they begin to develop a friendship and Larkin is not what she had judged her to be. Joe was running from the past and Larkin wanted to run into the future she felt God had for her. That is to serve with her disowned brother, Ben, who was a pastor in the woodlands of Kentucky, helping the poverty stricken. Both find themselves in need of God’s strength. Ben needs His strength to turn back to Him and trust Him again. Larkin needs His strength to go against her father and his worldly plans for her even if it means hurting him. Larkin pulls some real doozeys to have her way, catching Judd in the middle. In spite of all the internal and external conflicts they find themselves falling in love.
I can understand Judd’s grief and wanting to run from it. I admired his fortitude and gumption to put all he had into a new and very unfamiliar job. His work ethic was amazing. I loved Larkin’s faith and determination to follow God’s plan no matter what obstacles stood in her way. Even when faced with the reality of her naivety she wasn’t deterred.
The Appalachian people and their lifestyle has long been great interest to me. The community and people that Ben worked with were wonderful! Their personalities, behavior and customs were intriguing. The contrast between their lives and Larkins were startling especially as she tried to integrate herself into their mountain home. I think my favorite character of all was Granny Jane. She was such fun and her patience Larkin and wisdom were refreshing. I was caught up in her way of thinking and sayings! An excellent book that truly drops you into the time and place right along with the characters. Another terrific book by Ms. Thomas.
I received this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have stated are my own.
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0764219618 / 9780764219610