This Promised Land

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This Promised Land

When she ran away as a young war bride, she was cut off from her family forever . . . or so she believed. Decades later, maybe the only way to move on is to go home.

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About the Book

Ginny Pickering Boyden can’t wait for her last day of work, when she’ll be free to pursue a lifelong ambition through a master gardener apprenticeship. But an unexpected letter brings shocking news: Ginny has inherited her family’s Christmas tree farm, a dream she’d long ago given up.

Facing a past laced with memories and lies she’s tried hard to bury, a furious nephew who thought the land would be his, and a failing farm with a mountain of debt, Ginny returns to New Scrivelsby, Virginia, determined to sell. But when her younger nephew, a Vietnam vet, appears with demons of his own and three young children in tow, Ginny isn’t sure what to do. Too much of their story reminds Ginny of her own. She has little hope, however, that three generations of warring Pickerings can set aside their differences to restore all that’s broken, both on the land and in their hearts.

Set against the beautiful and rugged landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains, This Promised Land is the story of a daughter’s longing to make sense of the past and of the unbreakable bonds that bring prodigals home.

  • A modern take on the prodigal son story, written by a four-time Christy award–winning author
  • Contains discussion questions ideal for book clubs

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Details
Author: Cathy Gohlke
ASIN: 1496486951
ISBN: 9781496486950
Cathy Gohlke has once again written a touching epic so authentic it recalls our own families and the hope of new beginnings no matter the past or how old we are. This Promised Land will plant its inspirational message into your heart.
This Promised Land is a memorable, heart-tugging story with well-developed characters who long to build stronger connections and deeper faith and find a way to save their family farm. Authentic, rich storytelling and descriptions bring the era, people, and land to life. I’m confident readers will be inspired by this moving and well-written story.
“With a deft hand, Cathy Gohlke recreates the powerful journey of the prodigal and what it means to be redeemed and forgiven. In This Promised Land, her characters must find the strength to salvage the beauty that remains—of their farm, their family, and their faith. Readers will connect to their struggle and identify with both the burdens and the blessings of home.”
This story of faith and healing came to me when I needed it most, as timeless stories often do. Gohlke's straightforward yet heartfelt style strikes just the right chord. If you love stories like He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox, you will love This Promised Land. 
Can prodigals really go home? That question is at the heart of This Promised Land. Cathy Gohlke masterfully brings a biblical parable to life through well-crafted characters who must navigate devastating lies, crushing disappointment, and what it truly means to be a family. With poignant truths, This Promised Land reminds us that facing the past is often the only way to move forward.
If you've ever felt like a prodigal longing to return home, you're sure to find yourself in Gohlke'slatest. . . . The multilayered beauty of this story will last in your heart and your mind for a long, long time. 
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