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Janeen Swart
Author
A VISIT HOME
Janeen Swart, author

Adult; General Fiction (including literary and historical); (Market)

In A VISIT HOME, Tom leaves home after many years of abuse. His journey leads him to the Mulders who first take him in as their farmhand and then as their son. Tom matures, works along with Jacob on the farm, spends a tour of duty in Vietnam and finds his true love, but can't quite forget the injustice done to him and his sister Catherine by their adoptive parents. Returning home to take his frustrations out on his adoptive father, he finds he's arrived too late. Gerrit is already near death from a freak accident in the barn. The police track Tom's movements and he's later charged with Gerrit's murder. After Tom’s acquittal, his sister Catherine relates her story of visiting their former home. She assures Tom that she would have come forward if he had been found guilty. In the end, both siblings learn to forgive and live the rest of their lives in service to others.
Reviews
Amazon

This book is almost like if “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Where the Crawfish Sing” had a baby. The one major difference is that the main characters overcome their pain and suffering with forgiveness and God’s mercy. What a captivating and spiritual book that really captures how simple it is to live in the country. The details of the tedious jobs at the farm and how people act in a small town is perfectly written. Fantastic book! I wouldn’t mind seeing this turn into a movie as well. 

Amazon

This is such a well-written and powerful novel about forgiveness, compassion, and finding peace. It presents many life lessons and is all about finding faith and inner strength in hard times. The book is not only captivating and a page turner, but also enlightening and heartwarming with a great ending. I loved how the siblings overcame adversity despite their traumatizing and difficult past. They became strong, confident, and truly happy by the grace of God. This story is definitely emotional at times, as it tackles tough topics like overcoming trauma and finding purpose. But in the end, it turns out to be an inspiring and uplifting read. It also allows you to connect with your own spirituality and religion as well. Honestly, I'd love to see this book turned into a movie. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a story about resilience and the power of faith.

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