The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass

By: Katie Powner

Narrated by: Christina Moore

For the first time in his life, Pete has everything to lose.

After years of drifting, fifty-year-old Pete Ryman has settled down with his potbellied pig, Pearl, in the small Montana town of Sleeping Grass—a place he never expected to see again. It's not the life he dreamed of, but there aren't many prospects for a high-school dropout like him.

Elderly widow Wilma Jacobsen carries a burden of guilt over her part in events that led to Pete leaving Sleeping Grass decades ago. Now that he's back, she's been praying for the chance to make things right, but she never expected God's answer to leave her flat on her face—literally—and up to her ears in meddling.

When the younger sister Pete was separated from as a child shows up in Sleeping Grass with her eleven-year-old son, Pete is forced to face a past he buried long ago, and Wilma discovers her long-awaited chance at redemption may come at a higher cost than she's willing to pay.

"Katie Powner brings both humor and heft to the page as she celebrates simple pleasures and not-so-simple love."—JULIE CANTRELL, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Perennials

©2023 Katie Powner (P)2023 Recorded Books

Amazing book, this author doesn't disappoint!

I love all the thus author's books and this one will not disappoint!

The character's are real, flawed, and the story is full of great themes! Themes of regret, not being enough, worthlessness, are woven together with forgiveness, and redemption through the characters and plot.

Add in a few funny pets, and you will be hooked!
I enjoyed the narration on this audiobook, it sets the tone of the book and characters nicely!

Five stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟!

Beautiful and Heartfelt

A touching story of a man who finds peace in life after a childhood spent in foster care. Relatable, genuine and clear eyed.

Thank You for Another Amazing Story!

Only Katie Powner can take a garbage worker, a wise Native American, and a regretful widow and create an unforgettable, award winning story that will stay in your heart for a long while. Oh. I can’t forget another primary character - a potbellied pig named Pearl. She is pretty much in charge of the whole group and they know it….but certainly wouldn’t admit it.

I firmly believe that God weaves people and circumstances in and out of our lives. So, the culmination of this band of misfits in Sleeping Grass at this particular time is endearing to me. Each are sitting in their present because of past decisions. Some they had control of, some were made for them and some are just part of life. Love, care and forgiveness can be hard teachers. They each include a relationship and relationships cost us something.

Christina Moore nailed this story in audiobook. The voices were unique and easy to follow. Well done.

This book is suitable for teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language.
Topics-foster care, spousal abuse, fighting, drinking (not graphic-each handled with spiritual wisdom).