Lillian and Grace. Sisters but yet different as day from night. Lillian was sheltered but Grace was exposed to the ills and troubles of life.

I loved reading about Grace's faith despite the many troubles she had gone through. The way she spoke about God's faithfulness was so inspiring. Wow! The work she was doing with adopted children was so heartwarming.

I enjoyed reading about these courageous and bold young unmarried women as they took care of orphans and street children alone. Their care, love and support of the children seeped into my hearts from the pages of this book.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.

Unyielding Hope is one of those stories that not just warms the heart but enters your thoughts about a time when the good intentions of some had unintended consequences. And sometimes, those consequences turn out just the way they should. Two young sisters lost their parents to consumption. Lillian was told her younger sister Grace also died of the disease that we know of today as tuberculosis. Little did she know, Grace survived.

Grace and Lillian, through God's grace, found each other again in His own time. To find each other after so many years and build a life together was amazing. Each had her own story, with Grace never finding a forever home through adoption and Lillian, a young woman who was afforded many opportunities is a very loving home. Grace, who grew up with so little was so open to possibilities while Lillian, was a little more reticent. Yet, she brought Grace and all of the orphan children in her care back to live in the family home in Brookfield.

I have enjoyed reading Janette Oke's stories over the years and they leave me with something to think on when the story is long gone. Unyielding Hope, written with her granddaughter Laurel Oke Logan, is a good lesson in putting things into perspective. It isn't what we have been given but what we do with what we have that matters most. Giving love when it is needed most to those who need it is far better than all the riches of the world. I heartily recommend this book for the hope it brings and the laughter the children provide in the midst of two sisters reconnecting.

I thought maybe this series was just something to get Janette's daughter started as a published author but this is the best series I have read in a long time. The characters are realistic and the drama keeps you reading. This is a Christian series - not strong on the Christian faith, but strong on Christian values. There are so many books out now with weak story lines, and it was wonderful to again be able to read a series that had me eager to read on. This series is also loaded with historical information- I mean really interesting looks into the lives of folks not really that long ago in history. It made me really appreciate the struggles of my ancestors- and to be grateful for all the Lord has blessed me with. I would give the series six stars as exceptional. This first book in the series is great, but you will want to enjoy the next two books also as they are all great.

I very much like this book and cannot wait to start the next in the series. I did not know anything about Home Children. We as people make so many bad decisions about how we think problems can be helped without thought of how it will affect the ones involved. I liked what Grace said to Lillian about her not willing to think God answers prayers. "Faith, Lillian. Hope that doesn't yield. We'll pray God gives you eyes of faith that see, a heart of hope to believe even before the answers unfold." I recommend this book to everyone.

An awesome story by amazing authors. Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan are a mighty combination.

Janette has been my favorite author since earl 2000 Love her stories.