More than just recounting the stories of valiant soldiers, Beowulf exposes the harrowing elements of a life of service: traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, sexual assault, amputations, disintegrating family structures.
"The 1940's setting for this story is compelling and offers a different twist from typical Amish novels. The ending gives an extremely satisfying surprise with all the real life wartime complications added in."
"When a biblical fiction novel makes readers yearn for and turn to the Bible, it has succeeded in its purpose to speak to the heart and its desire to draw closer to God's encompassing embrace."
"As much a story about spiritual awakening and personal acceptance as it is a romantic suspense, Glittering Promises is the satisfying conclusion that readers having been seeking for this rags to riches tale."
"Bauer's characters experience remarkable growth throughout the novel. When Charlotte's grandkids first arrive, she's constantly anxious, desperate to keep a happy face for the grieving kids. At first, Charlotte bases her parenting style on how she raised her own kids, but she comes to realize that she can make some changes this time . . . "
"Young readers will relate to Emily's struggles to obey her parents and do the right thing, as well as her innate curiosity and desire to get to the bottom of things."
"Pittman also maintains an even balance of tension throughout the novel'the story flows along with just enough good and just enough bad to keep readers interested."