The Promise Remains is a heartrending story about a young couple, long separated, who find their way back to each other, along the way learning about God's provision in the face of their own doubts and fears. A contemporary setting with great character development. The first novel from a promising new author.
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In this honest and sweet Christian romance, kindergarten teacher Sara is dating the man of her dreamsAat least, her mother's dreams. Mr. Right is kind and successful, and when he proposes marriage, Sara accepts, although she secretly knows that she does not love him. She finds herself longing instead for her first love, the free-spirited writer Ethan, whose proposal she once refused because he did not share her religious convictions. In an uncharacteristically brash act, she breaks off her engagement to Mr. Right and does some intense soul-searching. Meanwhile, Ethan, who has been drifting for years, unable to write, is also at a turning point. When an uncle offers him a job in Germany, he must decide whether to pursue Sara, the love he has never forgotten, or abandon that dream forever and move on. If the drama sounds hokey, it's because Thrasher employs nearly every plot device known to Christian romantic fiction (the most obvious being the conversion to Christ of a wayward man through a woman's faithful love). But the book is driven by authentic, engaging characters, not its predictable action. Sara and Ethan are two of the most real and sensitive lovers to grace the genre, and readers will find themselves moved by the couple's pain and ultimate joy, learning much about themselves and their own "dreams deferred" through Sara and Ethan's story. (July)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Critically acclaimed and creatively diverse novelist Travis Thrasher has made a career out of defying expectations.Writing stories that have moved, haunted and provoked readers, Thrasher has told tales in a variety of genres. His one common theme is brokenness, and his one common tactic is surprise. He lives with his wife and three daughters in a suburb of Chicago.
For more information on Travis, go to www.travisthrasher.com
For more information on Travis, go to www.travisthrasher.com
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Promise Remains,
This review is from: The Promise Remains (Hardcover)
This is my favorite book by Travis Thrasher!! Sweet love story of two people that find their way back to each other after life throws curves their way. I really couldn't have asked for a better ending. This book grabbed my attention from the get go and I had a hard time putting it down.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet, reflective story,
By Karen (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Promise Remains (Hardcover)
I found this book to be sweet and thoughtful. It is the love story of two people who are meant to be together- or are they? The only separating them from each other are their religious views. I grew quite attached to the characters, and felt the moods of the book very well, even to the point of sympathy for Sara and Ethan sometimes! If this book lacked anything, it was adventure, but the author did a wonderful job of staying on track, which made the book easy to follow. The style was very interesting as well, almost like a letter or summary with every chapter. Perhaps the story was slightly unrealistic- the characters almost put their lives on hold to follow a dream or their feelings, but it made a wonderful story. If you enjoy a slower paced, contemplative, sweet story, this a book I would highly recommend.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A promise...,
This review is from: The Promise Remains (Hardcover)
This is Travis Thrasher's debut novel, released more than 10 years ago. His story of hope and love, however, is just as relevant now as it was when it was first published. Travis uses characters the reader can relate to, to bring to life this sweet love story. You can't help but root for Sara and Ethan and the power of true love. Even more important, though, is the reminder of God's love. THE PROMISE REMAINS is a shining example of 1st Corinthians 13: "(Love) always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." Don't we all want a love like that?
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