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Journey of the Heart, a Novel
After telling his parents he has decided not to go on a mission, Jake is seriously injured in a skiing accident. Whe he gains consciousness, it's 1856 and he's with a large group of Latter-day Saints preparing to travel to Utah by handcart! Unable to return to his real life, Jake has no choice but to go along with the adventure. On the journey across the plains, Jake develops a friendship with a young woman named Annie—a friendship that will change his life forever. And as he learns to sacrifice for others, Jake gains a new courage and a renewed testimony of the truth.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2008
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January 29, 2009
This is a well written book that I could not put down. I felt drawn to the main character from the first chapter. This is a story that brings to life the journey of the handcart pioneers. Having ancestors that also made this journey across the plains to Utah, I felt invested in the story and it's outcome. Journey of the Heart is a novel with adventure, drama and romance. It also is a story of coming to terms with with matters most in your life.
August 2, 2008
Our handcart pioneers touched my heart but this story is one to stengthen the faith of anyone who reads it.
December 3, 2008
I loved this book!! Free captured an awesome way for us to experience what our ancestors went through for us. Great book
April 20, 2009
This book was written by my bishop and so I spent the first few chapters thinking about how hard it would be to write a novel and soon I was lost in the story. I don't want to spoil the book for anyone that hasn't read it yet so I won't go into too much detail but it had some twists that I did not see coming and I really enjoyed the historical aspect of it all. So much is based on actual events and I was drawn in wanting to see how it would all end. It was a fun lighthearted read. Great for any teenager and even adults like me would enjoy as a quick read this summer.
October 19, 2013
I love this book!
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