What Once Was Lost (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780307731258)

A woman meant to serve, a child in the dark, a man standing apart--can these three souls embrace a God with new plans for them?

On a small Kansas farm, Christina Willems lovingly shepherds a group of poor and displaced individuals who count on her leadership and have come to see the Brambleville Asylum for the Poor as their home. But when a fire breaks out in the kitchen leaving the house uninhabitable, she must scramble to find shelter for all in her care, scattering her dear "family."

With no other options, Christina is forced to approach Levi Jonnson, a reclusive mill owner, to take in a young blind boy named Tommy Kilgore. Levi agrees with reluctance but finds himself surprised by the bond that quickly grows between him and Tommy. As obstacles to repairing the farm pile up against Christina, she begins to question her leadership ability and wonders if she can fulfill the mission to which she's dedicated her life. And when an old adversary challenges Christina, will she find an unlikely ally--or more--in the aloof Levi? Can Levi reconcile with the rejection that led to his hermit-like existence and open his heart and life to something more, especially a relationship with a loving God?

Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
ISBN-10: 0307731251
ISBN-13: 9780307731258
Publisher: Christian/Forum
Language: English
Published: 09/17/2013
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 8.26h x 5.57w x 0.96d
Award: Christian Retailing's Best - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/01/2013
Romantic Times 09/01/2013 pg. 42 - Excellent
Library Journal 09/15/2013 pg. 58
CBA Retailers 09/01/2013 pg. 37