June Book Choice

Life in Sweden in 1897 feels like an endless winter to Elin Carlson after the deaths of her parents. When circumstances become unbearable, she determines to find a safe haven for her two young sisters. So begins their journey to America, the land of dreams and second chances. But as hardship becomes their constant companion, Elin, Kirsten, and Sofia question their decision to immigrate to Chicago. Will their hopes for the future ever be realized?

“The sisters’ experiences at Ellis Island inspired me to visit the site, now a museum. This book has the best happy-ending of all the novels I have ever read.” – Clara Lantz

The author:

For many years, Lynn Austin nurtured a desire to write, but frequent travels and the demands of her growing family, as well as her work as a teacher, postponed her career. It was during the long Canadian winters at home with her children that Lynn made progress on her dream to write. Along with reading, two of Lynn’s passions are history and archaeology, which are evident in her novels. She has received several Christy Awards for excellence in Christian Fiction.