The Hesitant Hero

The House of Winslow #38

by Gilbert Morris

Will they ever make it to the coast? It all depends on... the HESITANT HERO When Tyler Winslow is expelled from college in New York, he decides to study art in Paris. When he fails at that as well, and with no family or career to return to in the States, he settles further south in France, painting for his own pleasure and pursuing a woman he had dated in college. Jolie Vernay has no interest in Tyler, but their lives are soon entwined with those of several Jewish orphans. As the conflicts of World War II come dangerously close, Tyler starts to understand that the world doesn't revolve around him. He and Jolie agree that they must flee the country and get the children to safety. Then a baby is also thrust into their care, further complicating the already desperate situation. Can they hope to escape the Nazis when all the odds are against them? (House of Winslow Book 38)

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Christian, Historical, Crime

280 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2006

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story of a young man and woman who risk their lives during WWII in France trying to get three young Jewish children to safety.

[Heather Burdge · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yikes. This was one of the worst. Seems very rushed and little to no details about the Winslow family. Very cheesy.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved how it was placed in the WWII era, as that is one of my favorite eras. This book is probably one of my favorites of the Winslow series.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tyler Winslow and Jolie Vernay save 4 Jewish children, after he fails as an artist in college and in Paris.

[Jencey/ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Hesitant Hero by Gilbert Morris continues into World War II. What member of the family will we meet next?
Synopsis:
Tyler Winslow is the son of missionary parents and is anxious to begin his painting career. He starts school but gets distracted by a beautiful woman named Caroline. She is wealthy and feels that Tyler should be available whenever she wants him. These distractions cause Tyler to flunk out of college. One night he winds up in the ER and meets Jolie Vernay a medical student. This chance meeting brings on changes for Tyler. Will he be able to pursue his painting further? Tyler winds up in France struggling to continue with his painting. His path gives him the opportunity to meet up with Jolie again. She asks Tyler for help with a problem. Will he be able to think beyond himself and help Jolie? Or will the events leading up to World War II change his prospective?
My Thoughts:
I absolutely love the House of Winslow series. I also love the novels that focus on War in history. They create interesting stories to share with the current generation. The events focus on what happened leading up to World War II. The author asks an important question. Can God change our path by putting us through certain trials?
He does a great job of coming up with character driven conflict. Tyler Winslow can he learn that others are more important than himself? Jolie Vernay can she learn to accept the flaws in others and open her heart? Then there are the children Yolande, Damien, and Rochelle will they have the faith to make it?

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just grabbed this off the shelf at the library in a hurry and feel pretty lucky that it was a nice read. Similar to the other Christian authors I've read, Morris writes well (not 5 stars well, but you know...). Their books are not gripping but they are good. I really like how their characters either rely on or come into their faith through their struggles. This book is part of the House of Winslow series that follows a family through hundreds of years of mostly American history. I'm sure I'll be reading more someday.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

5 - too much like the book before where trying to hide and get to safety from the Germans. Hitler still on the move taking over France. Too predictable that they would make it safely to America.