Astrid and Joshua discover God's plans for them through difficult circumstances in the conclusion to this bestselling prairie romance series set in...
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Mar 15, 2011
Allison
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Instead of writing a review for this one single book, I am going to write a review here for all of her Bjorklund series'. (Red River of the North, Return to Red River, Daughters of Blessing, and Home to Blessing.)
Premise 4 of 5
I enjoyed Snelling's YA books, and also liked her Secret Refuge series, and decided to try this series, too. I definitely had high hopes for those books.
Plot 4 of 5
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Premise 4 of 5
I enjoyed Snelling's YA books, and also liked her Secret Refuge series, and decided to try this series, too. I definitely had high hopes for those books.
Plot 4 of 5
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Mar 11, 2011
Jodi
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Apr 02, 2011
Regina
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The story opens with Dr. Astrid Bjorkland tending the Indians, dying from disease and starvation on a reservation in South Dakota, a place where she believes God has sent her. When she finally arrives back home in Blessing, North Dakota, Astrid comes to the conclusion that she can not marry the man who has been courting her - for he can not understand that she is first and foremost a doctor and on top of it, he carries a deep bitterness towards the Indians. Meanwhile, the town of Blessing is gro
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Apr 21, 2011
Victor
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I had the privilege of interviewing Lauraine Snelling, on our radio show "Kingdom Highlights", for her new book, "A Heart For Home" Book Three in the Home To Blessing series published by Bethany House.
This book picks up with Astrid Bjorklund and her friends on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota valiantly trying to stop the measles outbreak that the tribe was dying from. As the only doctor the strain is harder on her but the need is great and there are b More...
This book picks up with Astrid Bjorklund and her friends on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota valiantly trying to stop the measles outbreak that the tribe was dying from. As the only doctor the strain is harder on her but the need is great and there are b More...
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Sep 14, 2011
Shannon
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Although I enjoyed this book, it wasn't the best of the series and failed to fully live up to my high expectations. It seemed a little scattered, lacking clear direction and purpose. Even near the end, when it should have been building to a glorious culmination, events seemed almost random. And I found the way the love story line concluded less than satisfying. Still, I give it 4 stars, based more on the series as a whole rather than this single volume. I appreciate stories about ordinary people
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Aug 04, 2011
Rachel
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This book was OK, but I had a lot of difficulty keeping track of the characters and the mix of Norwegian dialogue was confusing. I didn't feel like it was historically accurate, i.e. the use of telephone and indoor plumbing. Although South Dakota (not North Dakota) did have the highest percentage of telephone lines during that time period, the cost would have been prohibitive to use it as frequently as the characters in the story did. This took a lot away from the story for me.
Dec 22, 2011
Alyssa
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This was, IMO, the best book of the series since: a) I finally knew who everyone was and what they did, b) it had a nice though rather transparent plot, and c) a good ending without a cliff hanger. What more can you want in a book than a nice not too fluffy romance, interesting plot, and a good ending (action I suppose would add something more, but this isn't that type of book).
Aug 14, 2011
Sue
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I've been reading the Red River of the North series (and all the spin-offs) for three years now. The books have spanned 24 years of these characters' lives. So when I read one of these books, it is more like a family reunion or visit with old friends. This wasn't the best book in the series but you can't expect every family reunion to be the best either. Still a wonderful read.
May 23, 2011
Linda
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I didn't like this book as well as the others in the series. It was a little slow at times and these are slow paced books anyways. But it was nice to have a conclusion to the series. Can't wait for Lauraine Snellings new series in November. This one dragged on a little too long.
Mar 28, 2011
Dani
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A Heart for Home is the 16th book about the good people of Blessing, ND, and possibly the last. If so, I think that Lauraine Snelling ended on a good note. There was nothing shocking in the plot, but it was comforting to spend some time in that city again. If you've read all the other books in the series, then reading this one is like visiting your hometown and catching up on all the news.
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Jul 19, 2011
Kati
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Another great book about the people I feel as though I can call friends, the Bjorklands and their neighbors in Blessing, North Dakota. I have loved all of the books in all 4 of the series that have revolved around these characters.
Jan 04, 2012
Christine
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The third book in the series seemed to traipse off in another direction and was a bit disappointing. It did not seem to have as much plot, and instead placed all of the narrative in conversation.
May 25, 2011
Karin
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All the characters are getting muddled in my head - thank goodness for the family tree at the beginning of each book! Not much plot here - I was disappointed that Joshua's POV disappeared as well.
Feb 10, 2012
Laura
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Fabulous ending to the daughters of blessing series. Sad to see these books end. I feel like the whole family is part of me now!
Oct 13, 2011
Leslie
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Reading this series is like visiting family. I hated to see the series wrap up, but yet I can see the need to after so many different groups of books involving the same family.
Looking forward to reading the prequel that tells of Ingeborg's life.
Looking forward to reading the prequel that tells of Ingeborg's life.
May 01, 2011
Jeanette
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Hated to see series end. Enjoyed it!
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Mar 11, 2011
Karen
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I am sad and glad to say good bye to the people of Blessing. I have enjoyed all four series of book about this town and its' families.
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May 23, 2011
Amy
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Well I have enjoyed this series and am glad it is at an end. I liked the book. I thought she wrapped up the end a little to quickly and some of the characters that she had built up through the series just never reappeared in this last book and I wondered what happened and where they went, but it was a good read! Thanks for the clean stories of romance Lauraine!
Dec 07, 2011
Tanya
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I loved this series. Reading how the daughters of Blessing have grown and now have families of their own and how the town has grown has been such a joy. I loved how the series concluded.
Sep 24, 2011
Mackenzie
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Book 3 of 3
*Love my Norwegians and Lauraine Snelling! So sad this is the last of Blessing :(
*Love my Norwegians and Lauraine Snelling! So sad this is the last of Blessing :(
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