Heidi M. Thomas’ Finding True Home, a novel that continues a fictionalized story of her mother’s life, is an intriguing sequel to Seeking the American Dream.
Anna Moser immigrated to Montana from Germany as a war bride. Although Anna and her husband Neil are very much in love, life has not been easy. Through harsh winters and searing summers, she’s content to work on their ranch alongside her husband, plus take care of their children and keep up the housework. It’s not the work that Anna finds a burden, it’s the lack of acceptance by her neighbors. She perceives she is still thought of as “that foreign woman,” and that her neighbors can’t forget, nor forgive, someone from Germany, a country America fought in World War II.
The Mosers have two children, Monica and Kevin. Family is everything and it’s tough for Anna to allow her children to find their own way. When their third child, Lizzie, is born, Anna finds her more challenging than the first two. As a baby Lizzie constantly cries, as a little girl she is unpredictable, and as a teen she’s constantly in trouble. Anna struggles to understand her children, especially Lizzie.
When tragedy strikes, Anna and Neil are devastated, but Anna blames herself, the old self-doubt haunts her. Later, when serious illness strikes, Anna is forced to look honestly at her life and the blessings she has been given.
Finding True Home is a heart-warming story, a story parents will recognize in their own lives and in their own struggles raising a family. As this novel so aptly describes, love endures, love is triumphant.
I have read Heidi’s Cowgirl series but not the first in this series. Do you recommend that story first before this one?
Judith, although each book stands alone, I would recommend your reading the first in the series, Seeking the American Dream, first.
This is her best so far. Heidi is a very talented writer. Looking forward to her next book!
She IS very talented. I love the continuing story aspect, too.
Thank you, Mary, for a perfect summary of Heidi’s novel She is a talented writer and a good friend. She has done a great job again!
Yes, she has done it again! She enjoyed her visit with you, she said. We had a good time at the Women Writing the West conference in Walla Walla.
I’m delighted the book is out and will get a copy pronto. Hooray for Heidi!
Yes, our Heidi has done it again! You’ll love this book, Judy.
I bought Heidi’s book, but haven’t had time to read it yet. Looking forward to it.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it, Alethea. It’s one of those books that many people will be able to relate to.
I’m reading this right now. Just started it. So far, so fabulous!
I’ll bet you got your copy at the conference. So did I!
I have the book and as soon as I can crawl from under all the gotta-do tasks burying me, I’m reading it! Can hardly wait.
You’ll love it, Irene. It’s just your kind of book!