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A Future and a Hope
Caleb Sawyer expects his senior year at Baxter High to go just as he planned. He’s a member of the football team, is active in his church, has a great job, and loves hanging out with his friends at the local diner. But then he crosses paths with Ellie Thompson, the mysterious new girl in town. Ellie has a fiery personality and a tragic past. Caleb’s obsession with her leads them both on adventures full of opportunities and challenges.
As their connection grows, Caleb must wrestle with his fears and doubts. Practicing what you preach is not always easy, and when the unthinkable happens, Caleb wonders if there is any future for him and Ellie. With the support of his parents and friends, and the unexpected help of a kindly old widow, Caleb’s faith finally comes full circle. But is there any end to the treacherous road that is his and Ellie’s relationship? Is there a future and a hope for them?
As their connection grows, Caleb must wrestle with his fears and doubts. Practicing what you preach is not always easy, and when the unthinkable happens, Caleb wonders if there is any future for him and Ellie. With the support of his parents and friends, and the unexpected help of a kindly old widow, Caleb’s faith finally comes full circle. But is there any end to the treacherous road that is his and Ellie’s relationship? Is there a future and a hope for them?
- GenresChristian Fiction
376 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2018
14 people want to read
About the author
David Mathews
3 books3 followersDavid Mathews was born in the small midwestern town of Friend, Nebraska, a community of 1100 people once listed in Ripley's Believe It or Not for having the world's smallest police station--a tiny tool shed previously used by highway construction crews. He grew up in small towns in Kansas and Indiana before settling in Indianapolis after college.
He describes himself as a big dreamer with an overactive imagination. As a child without a TV in the home, he managed to find a variety of ways to avoid boredom. Whether it was putting on puppet shows, producing radio plays, drawing cartoons, or making home movies, he always found something creative to occupy his time.
Now living in Xenia, Ohio, David and his wife, Donna, have six children between them, along with a son-in-law, three daughter-in-laws, six grandchildren, and a dog named Barney. He enjoys home remodeling, woodworking, bicycling, camping, and writing. He also serves in their local church, loves being a grandfather, and never grows tired of watching Andy Griffith reruns.
Always up for an adventure together, David and Donna went spelunking on their honeymoon, tent camping with bears on their anniversary, and skydiving on his 60th birthday.
He describes himself as a big dreamer with an overactive imagination. As a child without a TV in the home, he managed to find a variety of ways to avoid boredom. Whether it was putting on puppet shows, producing radio plays, drawing cartoons, or making home movies, he always found something creative to occupy his time.
Now living in Xenia, Ohio, David and his wife, Donna, have six children between them, along with a son-in-law, three daughter-in-laws, six grandchildren, and a dog named Barney. He enjoys home remodeling, woodworking, bicycling, camping, and writing. He also serves in their local church, loves being a grandfather, and never grows tired of watching Andy Griffith reruns.
Always up for an adventure together, David and Donna went spelunking on their honeymoon, tent camping with bears on their anniversary, and skydiving on his 60th birthday.
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October 22, 2018
Good sweet teen/young adult story. Reality based with real teenage/young adult struggles about life love, dealing with the interactions between believers and non believers. Although characters where half my age they didn't come across as whiney or annoying and admitted when they didn't understand something which is enjoyable for ant age of reader.
October 24, 2018
I am partial to this book. To me, it is so well written and a true testament to a young man's life.
At first the reader may think that Caleb is a little too perfect, but he is a young man who obeys his parents, thinks about things before he does them, and strives to do what is right. This brings to mind Proverbs 22:6. Caleb will eventually be tested and he will struggle to do the right thing.
Ellie was the character that I loved so much. She overcame so much adversity and her plea that they not give up on her was endearing. Watching her grow into this young woman was a delight.
The twists thrown into the story was fluid and organic. It tested the faith of each character. And there were parts that foreshadowed the end, and that made the story even more delightful.
This is a young adult novel, yet also a new adult. But any age can read it. As I read this book, I thought of my own sons and how much Caleb Sawyer reminded me of them.
Not only does this book epitomizes Jeremiah 29:11, but also Proverbs 22:6.
And this is one I will definitely recommend. You won't be disappointed in this story!
At first the reader may think that Caleb is a little too perfect, but he is a young man who obeys his parents, thinks about things before he does them, and strives to do what is right. This brings to mind Proverbs 22:6. Caleb will eventually be tested and he will struggle to do the right thing.
Ellie was the character that I loved so much. She overcame so much adversity and her plea that they not give up on her was endearing. Watching her grow into this young woman was a delight.
The twists thrown into the story was fluid and organic. It tested the faith of each character. And there were parts that foreshadowed the end, and that made the story even more delightful.
This is a young adult novel, yet also a new adult. But any age can read it. As I read this book, I thought of my own sons and how much Caleb Sawyer reminded me of them.
Not only does this book epitomizes Jeremiah 29:11, but also Proverbs 22:6.
And this is one I will definitely recommend. You won't be disappointed in this story!
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