Oceans Apart

Synopsis:

Airline Captain Connor Evans has nearly forgotten that stormy weekend in Hawaii ten years ago when he broke the greatest promise of all. Now Connor has the perfect life with his wife, Michele, and their two daughters, and the secret of that long-ago time is his alone.

But an ocean away, a flight attendant is raising her young son by herself when the plane she’s working on crashes into the Pacific. Her will is very clear about one thing – before the child can be given over to the state, his father must be contacted.

The news rocks Captain Evans’ life, and in the process he is presented with a choice: Refuse the child and never hear from him again, or take him for two weeks and decide whether to claim the boy as his own.

Now, the family is on the brink of destruction. Can Michele and their daughters ever forgive Connor for what went wrong all those years ago? Or will the presence of one lonely child destroy everything?

Review:

I have discovered that I really do enjoy Karen Kingsbury’s books and this one is certainly no exception. The story had my attention from the beginning, which is a sign to me that the book is going to be great. God’s love and forgiveness is clearly shown throughout the story. That’s what I like about Christian fiction: a good story line and wonderful characters achieved without compromising on morals and without bad language. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Captain Evans goes through a painful situation and he puts his family into turmoil as well. He has to learn to face the truth and not bury it or try to cover it up.

His wife must decide how to handle the situation that has been thrust upon her and the story reveals her heartaches and her triumphs.

There is another heroine in the story, Ramey, who takes care of Max when his mother is working, and I encourage you to read it to find out how she plays such a vital role in the lives of not only Captain Evans and his wife, Michele, but also in the life of Max whose life has also been thrown into turmoil.

It’s a great read, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Chris Walker

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