Infertility has reared its ugly head and another marriage is torn by this
painful issue. Having walked that road myself, I have to say that Dan Walsh and
Gary Smalley really brought life to a topic that can be heartrending. The
Desire, may be my favorite of the Restoration Series; it really was hard to put
down after I started reading it. Early on, there was a situation that seemed the
perfect remedy for Michele and Allan's lack of children but then there was that
underlying thread of "God's got a better idea". We were guided on a path of
education concerning mission trips and the painful life that many orphans endure
daily as the dilemma was solved.
The reader is introduced to Addis Ababa and Korah, where the sights, smells
and poverty shown within this story make you feel as if you were there. This
book also reminds you to be grateful for what you have, living in America. Ayana
stole my heart right away and she was beautifully depicted. I could barely read
for the tears pouring out of my eyes as we were acquainted with her grandmother
and the sacrificial heart that was within her.
One of my favorite parts of the Restoration Series is the interview that
Dan does with Gary at the end of the books. It seems I always end up buying one
of Gary's older books and this time it was Guarding Your Child's Heart. I was
intrigued with the things that Michelle was learning about a new way to live and
love and I was pretty sure that it had something to do with a teaching from one
of Gary's nonfiction books.
I'm not sure if The Desire was the best title for the book, but in looking
over the other titles in the series, I am seeing how it fits. Don't let the
picture on the book front confuse you, this is not "chick lit." It is a story
told superbly by master storytellers.
I'm so glad there is one more book in this series to look forward do. It
has been a wonderful journey so far. Thanks Dan and Gary. Y'all rock!
Donna Collins Tinsley
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