September 13, 2019 
Reviewed by:
Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long-time book discussion leader
Title:
How the light gets in
Author:
Jolina Petersheim
Publisher:
Tyndale House
Date:
2019
Format:
Hardcover
Length:
373 pages
OVERVIEW
This story is very compelling. Ruth’s husband is killed along with his father in a bombing overseas. Ruth and her two young girls travel to stay with her mother-in-law who lives in her husband’s cousin’s home. Early on, the reader discovers Ruth’s marriage was not a very happy one and really the children were the glue that held them together. The sweet and gentle kindness of Elam, the cousin, touches her heart and emotions in a way they have not been aroused before. In a relatively short time, Elam and Ruth are married, intent to make a home for Sophie and Vi.
But what if by a strange twist, Ruth’s husband is not dead. What will that do to each of them, all Christians attempting to trust in the Lord? How can it be handled with the least amount of collateral damage? And what if there is a child involved, conceived by the new union of Ruth and Elam? But what if the author is only conjuring up a complicated but captivating scenario. Readers will have to decide for themselves.
ASSESSMENT
Rating (1 to 5):
4
Suggested Audience:
Fans of Christian fiction and romance
Christian Impact:
One particular issue that is covered is doing the right thing despite how hard it might be.
Other Notes:
Includes book discussion questions
I appreciate your comments on book. I believe I sent you two books, Papa A LIfe Remembered on A Steeple Chase back in April. I am wondering if anyone has been able to look at them. I understand this is a totally volunteer organization and many books are published. If you have any comments and just a notice that you did in fact receive the books would very much appreciate it. Phil Formo 952 261 3643 philf46@gmail.com