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Amanda CabotRevell / 2011 / ePubOur Price$4.894.5 out of 5 stars for Tomorrow's Garden, Texas Dreams Series #3 - eBook. View reviews of this product. 22 Reviews
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Flor5 Stars Out Of 5Fascinating Story!!February 5, 2019FlorQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Tomorrow's Garden, Texas Dreams Series #3.Often times we are unwilling to give the reins to Jesus. We wish to be in charge. We know what to do and what is the best course of action. Then we wonder why everything around us unravels. It is only when we recognize that Jesus is the source of all wisdom that we are able to be at peace with Him and follow His direction and understand better His plan for our life at a particular point in time. He will continue to lead and guide us if we permit Him to do so. Amanda Cabot weaves a fascinating story that unveils this truth in such an intriguing manner. I loved this story so much, you will as well. Enjoy!!
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Jan MarieIndianaGender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Excellent conlusion to the series!June 7, 2011Jan MarieIndianaGender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Tomorrow's Garden, Texas Dreams Series #3.Tomorrow's Garden is Book #3 in the popular series, Texas Dreams, written by the talented and gifted author, Amanda Cabot. I would like to preface my remarks by stating that I read this book without having first read the first two books in the series. I had no difficulty at all in following the story line and feel that this book can stand alone and be thoroughly enjoyed without the benefit of reading the first books. However, having read book 3, I am completely in love with the series and fully intend to read the other books also.
There are two major components that I look for when reading a book. One component, of course, is that it must be enjoyable and entertaining. Tomorrow's Garden fulfills this need on many levels. The characters are well-developed and possess personalities that are believable, complete with very real flaws and redeeming attributes. The storyline is captivating and moves along at a pace that quickly grabs the reader and catches them up in the action in such a way that they feel as if they are a partner in the unfolding drama. A good story transports the
reader to another reality, a time and place that exist only in the reader's mind and the words on the page. Based on these criteria, Tomorrow' Garden successfully accomplishes the objectives.
The second feature that I look for is "does the book help me to be a better person?" Most of the time I read Christian fiction because in it I find elements that minister to me and make me examine my life and attempt to become a better person/Christian as a result. This does not in any way mean that the book must preach or sermonize. The intent can be achieved quite readily without going to these lengths. Indeed, much of Jesus Christ's ministry consisted of telling stories in the form of parables in order to deliver His message. So too, can a book of Christian fiction minister in this manner.
Specifically, Tomorrow's Garden delivers a message of patience, of waiting upon the Lord for the answers which will be revealed in His time. Amanda Cabot has skillfully shown, through the simple act of having her students plant a garden, the lesson of patience found in James 5:7 (KJV) which states "the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it..." It also speaks a message of hope and reinforces the fact that through Christ we have hope of deliverance, both in this temporal life and also eternity.
Harriet and Lawrence both lived with a dreadful fear, a fear that, based on past events in their lives, was completely justified. Harriet's every action was governed by an emotional fear that was planted in her by her hypocritical parents and also by a physical fear based on the circumstances surrounding their death. To the observer, the actions and reactions of Harriet and Lawrence are seemingly irrational but, when the full picture is revealed, it is readily apparent why each of them responded in the manner that they did to events that transpired.
This book fulfills my personal requirements to be qualified as an extremely good book. This is one that I will read more than once. I highly recommend this book to you and hope that you will waste no time in getting your own copy of Tomorrow's Garden. You won't be sorry you did!
Tomorrow's Garden was provided to me by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group for review purposes. I was not obligated to give a positive review and received no other compensation for this review. -
MaryAnnORAge: Over 65Gender: Female5 Stars Out Of 5Satisfying historical fictionMay 30, 2011MaryAnnORAge: Over 65Gender: FemaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Tomorrow's Garden, Texas Dreams Series #3.Harriet Kirk, a young teacher, strives to care for her five orphaned siblings. She faces numerous challenges–physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual–as she tries to establish a new life for her family in Ladreville, Texas, in 1857. She wants to escape a painful past and longs for a new start in this troubled town. Add in life-threatening excitement and inexcusable crimes and the tension accelerates.
Amanda Cabot's realistic historical fiction brings to life the time period and the personal experiences of the characters, keeping the reader anticipating and longing for a positive outcome. Harriet uses a garden to help teach her students patience and hope, a lesson readers also glean. Thus the title, Tomorrow's Garden.
Will Harriet be able to help her rebellious teen brother? Will she find true love and acceptance for herself? A sober German farmer courts her like he's making a purchase to improve his life. The local sheriff/mayor evokes longings and anger in this strict teacher. Could they ever forge a life together? Added to personal conflicts are the town's struggles between French and German settlers and between the old country and the new.
This novel is the third in the Texas Dreams series, but stands on its own as a powerful tale. Some of the characters continue from the first two novels, and I encourage readers to read them all. -
Keli GwynNorthern CaliforniaAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Sweet, Satisfying ReadMay 9, 2011Keli GwynNorthern CaliforniaAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Tomorrow's Garden, Texas Dreams Series #3.I'd awaited Tomorrow's Garden, the final book in Amanda Cabot's Texas Dreams trilogy, eager for Texas Ranger Lawrence Wood to find peace and the right woman for him, and I was rewarded with a heartwarming story. Cabot's a gifted writer who creates endearing characters. Harriet Kirk, the town's new teacher, is a handful at first: strong-willed, determined, and saddled with responsibilities that have caused her to give up her dreams of marriage and a family of her own. Patient and perceptive Lawrence is able to see past Harriet's sometimes-prickly exterior to the warmhearted woman within. Their journey is fraught with difficulties and danger, requiring them to face their fears and cling to their faith. The story is peopled with characters from the previous two books in the series, which is fun for the reader, but this book can stand on its own. If you enjoy a sweet inspirational historical romance, I recommend Tomorrow's Garden.
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Adam77MissouriAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Books like Amanda Cabot's are why people readApril 26, 2011Adam77MissouriAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for Tomorrow's Garden, Texas Dreams Series #3.It's 1857 and Harriet Kirk's hands are full teaching and caring for three siblings after her dysfunctional parents are killed in a fire.
The beautiful young woman wears drab clothing because men keep pursuing her. She gave up her dreams of a husband and family and knows it's out of the question. Men don't want ready-made families and she's not going to divide up the children.
Thomas wants to marry her because he thinks she's rich and he desperately needs money because gambling thugs want the money he owes. Harriet's parents were rich, and if Harriet won't marry him so he can get at the wealth, he decides to steal it
Jake, the oldest of Harriet's siblings, constantly causes trouble–even as far as breaking the law to keep his sister from marrying.
So she quits her job and moves to get away from Thomas and Jake's rebellious friends.
Her new teaching job is in Ladreville,Texas, where she soon tangles with Lawrence Wood, temporary sheriff, mayor and a former Texas Ranger because she doesn't want to live in the wood house. Although he lives in a stone house, he lets her know she'll have to live in the one provided. She's not much impressed with the school being made from lumber, too.
He labels her a picky old maid with unrealistic expectations, but as part of his job he stops by the school to welcome her to the community. She gets to digging and discovers he hasn't read anything much besides wanted posters since his school days. So she challenges him to read one of her favorite books. He returns it and they discuss it. He takes another, and soon they are meeting frequently to discuss books.
It doesn't take long for an immigrant farmer to be affected by Harriet's beauty and Karl Friedrich decides it's God's will for Harriet to be his wife. An added bonus will be the two boys to work his fields.
Jake , her brother, continues to give Harriet grief, slitting the seats of Karl's new buggy.
Lawrence, as the sheriff, tries to help Jake, but the boy is bent on rebellion. Lawrence also is attracted to Harriet now, but when he jails Jake, her fury explodes on him.
The old suitor searching for money comes to town and complicates everything–bringing disaster with him.
This book will keep you reading. I commend Amanda Cabot for creating a story that will bring many hours of reading pleasure. I highly recommend it.
Note: Revell Publishing provided me a review copy of this book.
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