A true story of mystery, grief, healing and God’s amazing faithfulness.
A camping trip taken through the Australian outback with her husband, Peter, results in an untimely encounter with death, and an adventure more amazing than could have been dreamed. We are told that we sometimes entertain angels unaware, but never did Angelina imagine that God would send not one but seven encounters with “angels” in the remote outback to help her cope with a drastic turn of events. This amazing “trip-of-a-lifetime” will leave readers spellbound and constantly moving between deep sorrow and bubbling joy. The author’s gripping testimony of her struggle with loneliness, depression and intense grief becomes tribute to the grace and love of our God.
Winner of “Best New Canadian Christian Author 2004” award.
Finalist in The Word Guild Awards 2006.
Listed as “Canadian Best Seller” in 2006.
The US Crossings Book Club selection in 2006.
Listed # 6 in “Spirituality” on Amazon.ca Sept. 2007.
Listed # 19 in “Spirituality” on Amazon.ca June 2008.
Reader comment:
“I am somewhat speechless at this point….I have been so moved by this story that I walk around during the day with flashes of scenes from the book that push their way into my mind when I least expect it. The sign of a good book? Without a doubt. More likely the sign of a GREAT BOOK, of a future bestseller!” Suzanne Harssema
Contest judges’ comments:
“Beautifully crafted. Every detail is so vividly drawn, especially the landscapes, both physical and emotional. These ‘word pictures’ are so realistic they draw the reader in and carry them along for the journey. Willingly. I was in tears through parts of it and it touched me deeply. We can all learn something from someone who has been through the agony of losing a loved one. And that’s the point. Angelina has lived it, studied it, and counselled others through it. Her words have weight.”
“A gripping read. The author has done a remarkable job of telling a story that is most personal in a transparent way — no sentimentality, no rationalizing, so that it becomes a story of the broadest interest.”
“I was gripped from the intro. This is a wonderful memoir, lovingly and skillfully told. Anyone dealing with the pain and loss of a loved one would be lifted up this book.”
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Signing at the Christian Booksellers Association, August 2005 |
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Receiving the Best New Canadian Christian Author 2004 award. |
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Book signing at Chapters in St. Catharines, October 4, 2008 |