Hearts of the Children Series by Dean Hughes

In this new series, Dean Hughes paints a fascinating picture of the turbulent 60's. The Berlin Wall. The Cold War. The Kennedy Assassination. The Civil Rights movement. Issues and events marked by prosperity, unrest, increasing global awareness as well as divisiveness over national priorities. The babies who were born to Al and Bea Thomas' children at the end of the bestselling Children of the Promise series are young adults now and are all being affected in different ways.

From one of the bestselling historical fiction authors in the LDS literary world comes Hearts of the Children, available now for the first time in paperback. In this series, which picks up the next generation of characters from the beloved Children of the Promise books, Dean Hughes tells the gripping story of four young cousins Gene, Kathy, Diane, and Hans who experience a time of turmoil and trial, of growth and discovery as they find their own paths in life... moreFrom one of the bestselling historical fiction authors in the LDS literary world comes Hearts of the Children, available now for the first time in paperback. In this series, which picks up the next generation of characters from the beloved Children of the Promise books, Dean Hughes tells the gripping story of four young cousins Gene, Kathy, Diane, and Hans who experience a time of turmoil and trial, of growth and discovery as they find their own paths in life. If you re interested in the lessons of history, or simply looking for powerful LDS fiction, you ll love these books. They portray the explosive problems of the sixties and early seventies in stunning detail, but also offer the hope that families can hold together and that good people, with the Lord s help, can not only survive but prosper. less

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Just as Hans's life is improving, he begins to suspect that German authorities are watching him again. Going back to prison would be painful, but worse is the thought that he might miss his opportunity for a future with Elli. Gene is surviving the terrors of a jungle war day by day, with long periods of boredom followed by moments of utter terror... moreJust as Hans's life is improving, he begins to suspect that German authorities are watching him again. Going back to prison would be painful, but worse is the thought that he might miss his opportunity for a future with Elli. Gene is surviving the terrors of a jungle war day by day, with long periods of boredom followed by moments of utter terror. Can he really make it home, when so many are dying all around him? And if so, will Emily and Danny even recognize the man he has become? Kathy has joined the Peace Corps and traveled to the Philippines, determined to make a difference, but she finds that her eagerness to help only alienates people. When the local LDS branch president asks her to accept a calling, Kathy is unsure. She can't seem to find a place where she really belongs. Diane's marriage to Greg is certainly not turning out the way she had imagined it. She still has reason to doubt his faithfulness to her, and he's becoming abusive. Diane wants to make her marriage work, but she's wondering how many chances she should give her difficult husband. Take Me Home continues the gripping story of life in the sixties for the Thomas grandchildren--a time of turmoil and trial, of growth and self-discovery. If you're interested in the lessons of history, or if you're simply looking for a powerful LDS novel, you won't want to miss this fourth volume of the Hearts of the Children series. less

In this concluding volume of Hearts of the Children , we come full circle to bid good-bye to the Thomas family. The characters we met in Children of the Promise , and their posterity in this sequel series, have filled our hearts for years. As four young cousins—Gene, Kathy, Diane, and Hans—find their own paths in life, they are propelled forward by their strong heritage and the power of their faith... moreIn this concluding volume of Hearts of the Children , we come full circle to bid good-bye to the Thomas family. The characters we met in Children of the Promise , and their posterity in this sequel series, have filled our hearts for years. As four young cousins—Gene, Kathy, Diane, and Hans—find their own paths in life, they are propelled forward by their strong heritage and the power of their faith. Hearts of the Children honestly portrays the explosive problems of the sixties and early seventies, but this concluding volume offers the hope that families can hold together and that good people, with the resources the Lord offers, can not only survive but prosper. less