Leota's Garden

By: Francine Rivers

Narrated by: Melissa Hurst

Once Leota's garden was a place of beauty - where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn't understand her silent sacrifices. At 83, Leota is alone; her beloved garden is in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless. She voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend. And God brings a wind of change through unlikely means: one, a college student who thinks he has all the answers; the other, the granddaughter Leota never hoped to know. But can the devastation wrought by keeping painful family secrets be repaired before she runs out of time?

©2006 Francine Rivers (P)2013 Recorded Books

Forgiveness

Another faith building story. Rivers gets right at the core of family dysfunction and a real way to love each other. Assumptions and views of the past are lurking and creating a root of bitterness that is so naturally nursed and tended that we don't see its cost and depths of despair and regret that come as a package deal. The theme? Forgive first, forgive often, forgive freely because Jesus forgave me

Heartfelt

I enjoyed this book very much. It released good feelings, sorrowful feelings, and laughter in my heart and mind. I have always liked whatever Francine Rivers has written. Sometimes it was hard to distinguish the characters, but I truly appreciated this story.

Outstanding

This book touches on real life issues. What a great story of forgiveness and compassion to the elderly. Wonderful story. I really enjoy Francine Rivers style of writing.

Wonderful Book

A wonderful book but also one that reminded me to keep my focus on Him and my paths will stay straight!

Wonderful Story

Leota's Garden is a great book to hear or read. it touches the levels of the Fchristian walk. , Mostly it expounds on forgiveness and healinhg.