Published by Bethany House Publishers Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
“He didn’t know how to be anything but a farmer.”
Gerrit Laninga does not know what to do with himself. After being forced to sell the family farm, he has time on his hands. He has sacrificed everything in his life for the farm, including his relationships with his wife and children. He is left with regret and two adult children who have turned their backs on him.
Rae Walters is a fifteen-year-old worried about “the plan”. She is pushing herself in order to make her father who is lawyer happy and to follow in his footsteps. It is hard work and sometimes she just needs to escape.
When their paths meet, both find an unlikely friend, and both begin to have and make changes in their lives. Gerrit is grumpy but has good intentions even if he makes mistakes acting on those intentions. Rae is sweet and has good intentions of her own. Both make mistakes, both work on themselves, both change and both are likeable.
The sowing season is a very apt title – it can pertain to farming but also to reaping what you sow. This book examines relationships and the fall out of putting work before you family. The book is in the category of Christian Fiction, but it is not preachy, and the characters are not overly religious. There is mention of faith, forgiveness and God but you will find that in various genres. My point, this book can be enjoyed by everyone.
The story is solid, the self-reflection and personal growth is rewarding to read. I was cheering for both characters. I like the message about it is never too late to make change or for second chances.
Well written, thought provoking and with some cute moments (trying on clothes at Macys), every scene the rooster is in and of course, Daisy to dog!
I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.