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African Skies
Though Laurel Binet and Darren Grant both love their work in exotic Africa, they can't stand each other. Their opposing passions spark arguments over what's really important: she's investing her life in the study of wildlife for a master's degree; he has no time for people who waste their energies serving animals when people need food and shelter. When their worlds collide during calamitous seasons of starvation and epidemic, Darren and Laurel have to learn to work together. Encounters with deadly snakes, the unscrupulous acts of a fanatical conservationist, and a frightening kidnapping force both Laurel and Darren to examine their faith -- and their feelings for one another. Can love bring harmony where once there was war?
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 11, 2000
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January 26, 2023
This is SUCH a refreshing Christian novel. When I first started reading it I thought it was going to be cheesy, and even though some parts might be a little bit on the cheesy side it was SO good. It kept my attention and I was NOT expecting the plot twist!!! Highly recommend
August 28, 2016
A really exciting story! I loved so many things about it- the landscape of Kenya, the plot that centered on humanitarian aid and environmental research, the rich descriptions of wildlife, and Darren Grant, the dreamy pilot ;). It was unpredictable, fast-paced and I felt like I was in Africa for those few hours of reading it.
At the start of the book I was thinking not again, another portrayal of environmentalists being only crazy tree-huggers who don't care about people, because the character Joan is a scary scientist who is also a very radical and hardcore environmentalist while having little compassion for human life. I love Laurel's (the research assistant) outlook though- she has a great appreciation for nature, and sees the value of protecting land and animals to help people and the earth in the long run and as obedience of God's command to take care of creation (but still believes that the life of a person is more valuable than the life of a baboon...unlike Joan). And I think that the author hit the nail on the head with that. But that's my opinion :)
At the start of the book I was thinking not again, another portrayal of environmentalists being only crazy tree-huggers who don't care about people, because the character Joan is a scary scientist who is also a very radical and hardcore environmentalist while having little compassion for human life. I love Laurel's (the research assistant) outlook though- she has a great appreciation for nature, and sees the value of protecting land and animals to help people and the earth in the long run and as obedience of God's command to take care of creation (but still believes that the life of a person is more valuable than the life of a baboon...unlike Joan). And I think that the author hit the nail on the head with that. But that's my opinion :)
February 25, 2013
African Skies was a fun, interesting, and thoughtful read. There were a few things that I didn't quite agree with in it... and the animal care bordered on obsession sometimes... But was an enjoyable read over all.
April 7, 2008
This is such a great romantic adventure of a strong woman who goes to Africa to research baboons, not expecting to find love.
January 12, 2011
An awesome christian romance Novel!
November 3, 2013
Absolutely amazing! Loved this book! It kept me interested from start to finish, plus had an incredible surprise ending! Loved it! =)
February 1, 2010
This was not as good as her other book I thought.
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