1. The story was inspired by true events. Taking place in 1876, the plot follows Sophia, a missionary who was assigned to be a teacher for the Ponca Indian tribe during an era when Indians were being "civilized". It was a trip back through time, learning about the Ponca culture and history. Sophia embarked on this journey with the wrong motives, but the change God brought about in her heart is similar to accounts I've read of other missionaries. The characters were mostly fictional but the story was woven with truth.
2. The book focused on a lesson..."ignore the rushing water". Basically this means to ignore all the obstacles and worries that tend to consume us and focus on the here and now. Today's troubles are enough for today. It can be easy to get overwhelmed when there are so many people with so many needs. This story teaches to do what you can with what you have, focusing on the need in front of you, and trusting the rest to God.
3. Yes, I must admit I liked the hint of romance as well. What woman doesn't enjoy a good love story? I do give the author credit for keeping the romance pure and tasteful.
Overall, I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to a friend.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson's BookSneeze program in exchange for an honest review.
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Jeannette, I'm so glad you enjoyed Through Rushing Water! Serving as a missionary was a spiritual jump-start for me - I'm glad you could see Sophia's growth spurt!
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