Until We Find Home - Book Review

By Cathy Gohlke
Tyndale House Publishers Inc., 2017

Sometimes we dream of things we believe we cannot live without. We think we know ourselves. Then reality hits, and we find everything is upside down. That’s what happens to young, ambitious Claire who fancies herself a writer helping with the French Resistance in the early stages of World War II. Claire is in love with a man who is deep in the Resistance, and is helping him save Jewish children by smuggling them out of France. Unfortunately, her love does not meet her at the agreed upon time, and Claire is forced to take responsibility for getting the latest group of children to safety. She rebelliously resists going any further than she feels is necessary – she has done her duty. But her plans fall apart. She expects others to take responsibilities they have never agreed upon, while refusing to do the same herself. Being forced to care for other people’s needs also allows Claire and her Aunt Miranda to grow, and their hearts begin to heal.

This is an interesting book, set during the early stages of World War II in England. Ms. Gohlke does an excellent job of making you feel a part of the lives of the characters. At times I wanted to yell at Claire and point out her faults, and also to do the same with Aunt Miranda. The kids in the story grow and change as well, and their antics are entirely believable. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about life in England during World War II, or who just wants to read a great romance.

In order to comply with Federal Trade Commission regulations, please note that this book was provided compliments of Tyndale House Publishers. I am under no obligation to post a positive review.

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