‘Ransomed’ Novel Receives Favorable Review
Els Van Hierden, author of the novel, Ransomed, received a positive review on Kim Ford’s Window to my World blog.
About the book
Hundreds of thousands of orphans have been left homeless and abandoned as a result of the fall of the Communist era. Left to fend for themselves or locked up in state orphanages, the children have little hope for the future. Yet in the middle of suicide, alcoholism, and drug abuse, hope emerges.
David Valensky, a successful US businessman who has experienced terrible personal loss, pours his life into reaching the homeless teens on the streets of Perm, Russia. But as the ministry grows, tragedy unfolds, threatening its very existence.
Karina Svetlana, a morose orphanage director with a dark past, meets David during his orphanage outreach. Will David be able to reach her with the Gospel and break the chains that hold her captive? And will their fledgling love survive the storm that envelopes David’s ministry?
Jared and Vanessa Williams travel to Russia to adopt a child, excited to bring home a new son. Can they cope with what they find in Russia and the devastating news that leaves their faith shattered?
About the author
Els Van Hierden has had a life-long passion for writing, which resulted in the publication of her first novel Ransomed.
In 2005, Els and her husband Edward traveled to Russia for the adoption of their fifth child.
As the year drew to a close, and their first attempt at adoption had failed, Els asked God to use her difficult experience to inspire adoptive parents and to help orphans.
Following this prayer, the plot of Ransomed was born in her heart. During the writing of this novel, Els and her husband returned to Russia to complete the adoption of their wonderful son, Mark.
Since then, Els and her family had the opportunity to travel to Romania for five weeks and serve there with a mission team. Els’ goal is to see kids in poverty blessed with food, clothing, and an education, but above all with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Els and her family live in Lethbridge, Canada, where they own an equestrian centre. She oversees the day to day operations of the centre, homeschools two of her five children, and is a Certified Equine Therapist. She is certified through Strategic Life Alignment as a conference speaker, helping people find God’s call for their life. Els enjoys speaking to groups, and working with women. Els and her family like camping in the mountains with their horses, spending time at their ranch, and traveling.
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Very excellent recommendation, superior read, thanks