Title: Legacy Road
Author: Graham
Garrison
Year: 2012
Pages: 215
Publisher: Kregel
Note: I received a
complimentary copy for this honest review.
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Have
you ever tried to fix a relationship only to have it blow up in your face or
not turn out the way you thought it would?
How about trying to fix things your way first because you know best? Been there, done that. This is a great contemporary story that
follows this theme and others. It is set
in Georgia. The main character is Wes
Watkins, a graduate history student and part-time freelance reporter.
Wes had
a single parent home growing up with his mom, Janet, as his main support system. His father and mother divorced when he was
young, and his father has made some very bad choices in his life. His father, Ron, hasn’t been involved in Wes’
life, but through a mutual friend, they begin to meet to try and reconnect at
Civil War battle landmarks as part of Wes’ history assignment. However, the relationship is strained to say
the least. Wes’ father has some letters
of a relative who fought in the Civil War that might help Wes in his research
paper.
Wes also
has a girlfriend named Emmy. She is an
ER nurse, who is also in the National Guard.
Their relationship has progressed to the point where Wes buys a ring. Does he actually propose? Emmy has issues from her past that she is
also going through. She has made some
poor choices in her past as well, and is still feeling shame and guilt about
them. She does not give her trust
easily. Will she trust Wes to take the
next step in their relationship? What
happens if she is deployed?
Wes’ mom has health issues and her
past to settle as well. Wes’ father is
trying his best to move forward beyond his past mistakes. He has dealt with his problems and has asked
for forgiveness. Through his journey, he
has found the Lord and learned to rely on Him.
Each character has feelings and problems to
deal with. How do their decisions impact
those around them? The themes of
unconditional love, forgiveness, and letting God take care of situations run
through this book. This is a really good
story, and the way the relationships play out and the healing that God displays
once the characters surrender is wonderful.
I hope you will take the time to read, and maybe learn how to forgive,
move forward, and surrender to God’s control.
My rating for this book is four
stars.
