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A Test Of Courage

by Rachel L. Burkum
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Overview

Jody Myers is sent to Texas from Virginia to write an article about a dude ranch, and lands in the middle of an adventure she hadn’t planned on. Wanting to prove to her friends and family back home that she’s not the timid and sheltered young woman they see her as, she struggles to overcome fears of new experiences and homesickness. Through determination and prayer, Jody finds her place among the Christian family at the ranch. Now only one problem remains: Eric Chambers, a rough young ranch hand who seems bent on becoming her enemy. Torn between his bitterness about the past, and his love for a hurting sister, Eric fights to maintain balance in his life. Peace seems impossible to attain, and he’s soon driven to try and relieve his pain, heading even further down the wrong path. Almost losing his life, Eric begins to realize that something needs to change. But what?

Follow the dramatic turn of events in two young people’s lives as God works within hearts and minds to bring about hope and peace. Sit back and be drawn into the story as the fictional characters overcome some of life’s toughest hurdles. A Test of Courage can be enjoyed by both teens and adults, giving a message of salvation, interwoven in the drama of fear, anger, brokenness and love.

Synopsis

Jody Myers is sent to Texas from Virginia to write an article about a dude ranch, and lands in the middle of an adventure she hadn t planned on. Wanting to prove to her friends and family back home that she s not the timid and sheltered young woman they see her as, she struggles to overcome fears of new experiences and homesickness. Through determination and prayer, Jody finds her place among the Christian family at the ranch. Now only one problem remains: Eric Chambers, a rough young ranch hand who seems bent on becoming her enemy. Torn between his bitterness about the past, and his love for a hurting sister, Eric fights to maintain balance in his life. Peace seems impossible to attain, and he s soon driven to try and relieve his pain, heading even further down the wrong path. Almost losing his life, Eric begins to realize that something needs to change. But what?

Follow the dramatic turn of events in two young people s lives as God works within hearts and minds to bring about hope and peace. Sit back and be drawn into the story as the fictional characters overcome some of life s toughest hurdles. A Test of Courage can be enjoyed by both teens and adults, giving a message of salvation, interwoven in the drama of fear, anger, brokenness and love.

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Book Details

Published
May 1, 2005
Publisher
Publish America
Pages
212
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781413756470

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