With Endless Sight (Crossroads of Grace #3) [Paperback]

Allison K. Pittman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Crossroads of Grace | Publication Date: May 20, 2008

Behind every story of loss is the promise of grace.…

Belleville, Illinois and Wyoming Territories, 1861

Born into a life of privilege, fourteen-year-old Belinda never questions her security, even as she leaves Illinois with her family to discover new adventures in the Oregon Territory. But when disaster falls, Belinda is left wounded, weak, and alone. Her faith in God gives her the only strength she knows in a harsh new world.

Belinda’s journey takes her to a snow-covered mining camp and a red-roofed brothel in the Wyoming mountains, but not before she must spend a lonely winter with the man who took away the life she knew. Throughout the grief and hope of a strange land, Belinda must decide if her faith is big enough to allow her to forgive.

The satisfying conclusion to the Crossroads of Grace series, With Endless Sight offers a rich story of family, new beginnings, and the freedom that grace can bring.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“With Endless Sight paints an unforgettable story about the power of love and a young girl’s gritty determination to remain true to God. This stunningly beautiful novel is written with an emotional depth that will touch your heart and remain with you forever.”
- Nancy Jo Jenkins, author of Coldwater Revival     

“With Endless Sight sets a tender story against the harsh frontier landscape. Allison Pittman writes the kind of lush details that pull you into another time and place. She’s definitely earned herself a spot on my must-read list!”
- Allie Pleiter, author of My So-Called Love Life

“Once again Allison Pittman has painted a masterpiece with words. With the deft brushstrokes of a master storyteller, Pittman’s canvas is filled with characters and places that will live on long after the last page has been turned. With Endless Sight is not to be missed, for to do so would be to miss an opportunity to see the grace and love of God working through the simple yet complicated faith of those who choose to love Him even in the hardest moments.”
- Kathleen Y'Barbo, best-selling author of Beloved Castaway

“In Speak Through the Wind, Allison Pittman guides her heroine down the dark alleys of New York and through the bustling streets of San Francisco on a harrowing journey toward wholeness. Carefully chosen details and realistic dialogue bring the gritty scenes to life as Kassandra spirals downward, even as her day of redemption draws near.”
- Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Grace in Thine Eyes

“While Speak Through the Wind is beautifully written, wonderfully moving, and a testament to God’s love, it suffers from the following: It is highly incompatible with mascara (waterproof or otherwise), getting one’s children to school ahead of the tardy bell, and putting dinner on the table. I simply could not put it down.”
- Tamara Leigh, author of Perfecting Kate and Splitting Harriet


“Pittman beautifully articulates the depths of despair and hopelessness that often arrive with disappointment and loss. Her knowledge of history combined with the human component of injustice and suffering is what makes Speak Through the Wind so engaging and compelling. The ultimate message of God’s love and redemption leaves the reader uplifted and encouraged.”
- Romantic Times Magazine

“Allison Pittman is absolutely one of the best writers I have encountered this year. Her writing style presents you with memorable characters who grab hold of your heart. ”
- MyShelf.com for Speak Through the Wind

“Ten Thousand Charms is a terrific tale of love and redemption that grabs you and won’t let go. It will leave you like it left me, anxious to see this author’s future work.”
- James Scott Bell, best-selling author of Presumed Guilty

“If you took Francine Rivers’s classic Redeeming Love and merged it with Janette Oke’s quaint, prairie style, you could almost envision the masterpiece Allison Pittman has created with her poignant tale of God’s redemptive power. If you’re in need of a fresh touch of God’s grace, Ten Thousand Charms is the story for you.”
- Janice Thompson, author of Hurricane

About the Author

Allison Pittman is the award-winning author of Ten Thousand Charms and Speak Through the Wind. Before her recent success in fiction writing, Allison spent seventeen years teaching high school English. Now a full-time writer, Allison serves as the director of her church’s Theater Arts Group ministry. She lives in Texas with her husband, Mike, and their sons.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (May 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601420129
• ISBN-13: 978-1601420121
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As far as I know, I have always been a writer. Before I could put words to page, I would dictate stories to my mother. I have always lulled myself to sleep by crafting stories--a new chapter each night. When God called me to write, I was thrilled to answer His prompting. And so it was, after a long conversation with my husband, I left a 20-year teaching career to pursue a new direction. It called for a HUGE step of faith, but God has kept me and our family safe.

I count every single one of my readers as one of God's blessings in my life, and I like to think of my stories as being the first step in a conversation. Please visit my website, www.allisonpittman.com and send me an email. It is one of my greatest joys to hear from you!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exhilarating nineteenth century inspirational thriller, May 24, 2008

By 

Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
(#1 Hall OF FAME REVIEWER)    (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: With Endless Sight (Crossroads of Grace #3) (Paperback)

In 1861, fourteen years old Belinda and her family leave Illinois with high hopes of starting anew in the Oregon Territory as her father wants them all to grow without having something handed to them like the ironworks shop he inherited. However, the journey, which started somewhat luxurious, proves dangerous in the Rockies.

Belinda is hurt, but survives although she knows she will never be the same as her faith in God has been battered almost as much as her body and mind when she becomes a prisoner of Laurent the killer. She shows her belief in the Lord when she forgives him. As her spirit and beliefs return stronger than ever, eventually she makes it to a brothel in South Pass City, Wyoming Territory; where her faith in God is totally restored as these peddlers of the flesh renew her soul.

The third Crossroads of Grace Americana tale (see TEN THOUSAND CHARMS and SPEAK THROUGH THE WIND) is an exhilarating inspirational thriller in which the heroine for a short time is a nineteenth century female Job as everything goes wrong ; though that occurs almost halfway into the plot. Readers will enjoy one year in the life of Belinda who WITH ENDLESS SIGHT seems much more mature in her dealing with men (except for her daddy) like her estrangement with her older brother Chester, her attraction to Del, forgiving the killer Laurent, and Buck who she hoped would make her feel like a woman.

Harriet Klausner

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet little Biddy is one tough cookie!, July 23, 2008

By 

K. "daisy4given" (Northern Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: With Endless Sight (Crossroads of Grace #3) (Paperback)

Belinda, the main character of "With Endless Sight", is different from the heroines of the previous books in the "Crossroads of Grace" series in two big ways: she is a woman who relies on God from the beginning the end of the story, and although she calls Jewell's brothel home for a while, she is never a prostitute. It may sound like her story makes for a fairly unexciting end to a sensational series, but that's entirely untrue.

I won't ruin the plot for you by telling you WHY her story is exciting, you'll just have to read it yourself. But I will say that Pittman's third novel shows how God can bring someone through the most horrific events and still have their best interest at heart. Through everything that Belinda endures, God is still guiding her steps, and she needs only to believe that in order to make it through. What I love about her character is that she still has times of doubt, and times when she feels further from God than she wants to, just like we all do. She has the hope and strength of God's provision... without being so goody-two-shoes that it's impossible to read, as is often the case in Christian fiction. There are times in the novel where you may find yourself thinking that nothing of consequence has happened for the last thirty pages, when will she get to the meat of the story?... and yet, this novel is still so entirely riveting that you will not be able stop reading page after page until there is no more left to read!

My favorite of the series is still the second book, Sadie's story, titled "Speak Through the Wind", and I loved seeing more of her in this novel. Even though the previous book ended Sadie's journey in a fairly satisfying way, I still hoped that Belinda's story would give a little more insight into the rest of Sadie's "happy ending". It was interesting to view Gloria from Belinda's eyes as well, and I had to keep reminding myself that Belinda knew Gloria before she had seen God's grace. It was also nice to finally "meet" Belinda after reading about her fresh-faced innocence in the previous two books; I thought it was a wonderful illustration of how no matter how perfect someone may appear to be, everyone has burdens from their past to bear, and EVERYONE needs God's forgiveness.

I love the way that Pittman used three entirely different women with completely different pasts and paths, and drew them together to tell three different tales that still have a beautiful sense of cohesion. I sincerely wish that this wasn't the final book in the series, as the jacket suggests - I wish Ms. Pittman would tells us Mae's story, too! Overall, "With Endless Sight" is a wonderful conclusion to the series, which I wholly enjoyed. I highly recommend the entire series!

Grade: A-

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story, September 29, 2010

By 

T. Wilsdorf - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: With Endless Sight (Crossroads of Grace #3) (Paperback)

I could not put this book down, from start to finish. The adventures the young girl Belinda goes through are heart-wrenching and fascinating. I absolutely loved her cousin, Phoebe, she added so much spice and energy to the story. In all of the scenes of this book, I felt like I was there. The ending disappointed me slightly, it seemed a little anti-climactic compared to the rest of the story, but it was a good ending.