Journey of Hope: Two Novels [Mass Market Paperback]

Lurlene McDaniel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2004

HEATHER BARLOW HAS always been idealistic, and now that she has finished high school, she’s ready to make a difference in the world. After graduation she joins a mission group on a hospital mercy ship sailing to Africa.

Praise for Angel of Mercy:

“There’s a huge audience for McDaniel’s romance fiction, and this one has all the features her readers look for.”—Booklist

“Most readers will be caught up in the passion and sorrow of Heather’s missionary experiences.”—School Library Journal

Praise for Angel of Hope:

“The love between the sisters is realistically portrayed, and Amber’s slow maturation is convincing.”—Booklist

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lurlene McDaniel is the #1 author of inspirational fiction for young adults. The author lives in Chattanooga, TN.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Laurel Leaf (October 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553494511
• ISBN-13: 978-0553494518
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.2 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #629,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lurlene McDaniel is known for her poignant inspirational novels. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Journey of Hope, December 30, 2004

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W. Lapp - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Journey of Hope: Two Novels (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read Lurlene McDaniel before, and these two novels were no different from the three great ones in the Angels Trilogy which I highly recommend. The first novel of this joint book is Angel of Mercy. It involves Heather Barlow journeying to Africa on a hospital mercy ship following her graduation as a way to discover her idealistic dreams. She has been inspired by her parents' stories of their experiences in the Peace Corps. Once aboard, she meets Ian and is instantly attracted to him. In Africa, she learns much abtou herself and often the harsh realities she never expected to encounter. After an unexpected tragedy, Heather bravely risks herself for a resuce mission of a young orphan's sister in a war-torn area. Through her bravery, she leaves Africa extremely well-liked. But once she returns home, she feels like no one has chnaged but herself, her attempts at explaining her new philosophy to her friends, parents, and self-centered sister Amber unheard. Through much difficulty, Heather convinces her plastic surgeon mother to accompany her back to Africa with her friend Boyce to perform a desperately needed operation on the baby she rescued just months before. But an unexpected turn of events leave Amber somehow makign the journey. In Africa she has her own adventures and learns a great deal about herself and her goals, largely in part to her romantic interest Boyce. Tragedy once again strikes the Barlow family, and Amber and her mother are yanked home in fright. I highly recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book I Ever Read, April 23, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Journey of Hope: Two Novels (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read many books but I have to say this my absolute favorite, including the 23 other Lurlene McDaniel books I've read. I couldn't put it down! It was very inspirational. My friends(who also read the book) and I plan on going on a mission trip after we finish school, but the thought would probably never have crossed our minds without first reading this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST BOOKS you'll read!, May 10, 2005

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Sheri Prest-Herman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Journey of Hope: Two Novels (Mass Market Paperback)

Lurelene McDaniel should be very proud of all the wonderful books she has written. I loved the Journey of Hope books. I have read them many times because they are such an inspiration. If you are looking for a great book you should read this one.