An enticing blend of Military action, romance and national security.
Henderson's characters once again, walk off the page and into your heart.
This book is the second book about the Bishop family. You do not have to have read the first book in order to understand this book. Each book stands by itself.
While this book is filled with complex science, it doesn't bog down the reader or leave you feeling confused. The glimpse into the submarine warfare and its complexities was enlightening as well as intriguing. You walk away with a new respect for the "Bubbleheads".
Henderson also gives us a fascinating glimpse of the unique trials in the life of a genius. Gina Grey is the genius. Her brother gave her the nickname, "Gina the genius". While I have come across geniuses in school, I have never thought what life is like for these people once they hit adulthood. Gina takes complicated thoughts and dreams up simple ideas. Her discoveries are both helpful and harmful to the military. How does a person deal with ideas that are on one hand helpful and on the other hand highly threatening? Do you hide your genius or let it play out?
I loved this book, it is an instant classic. The characters walk off the page straight to my heart. I feel like I could sit down for coffee with these characters and talk like old friends. I love that Henderson paints a realistic picture of military life. She doesn't sugarcoat it. Life isn't easy for those at home or those at sea. The ideas of how to handle the absences touch the heart. I also love the conversational faith that is woven into the story. The lessons I learn from the characters about their questions of faith help me in my own walk. I look forward to the next book with great anticipation.
My thanks to Bethany House Publishers for providing me with a copy of this book to review.
