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The Finder of Forgotten Things - by Sarah Loudin Thomas (Paperback)
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- About the Author: Sarah Loudin Thomas is the author of numerous acclaimed novels including The Finder of Forgotten Things, The Right Kind of Fool, winner of the 2021 Selah Book of the Year, and Miracle in a Dry Season, winner of the 2015 INSPY Award.
- 352 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
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After promising a town he'd find them water and then failing, Sullivan Harris is on the run; but he grows uneasy when one success makes folks ask him to find other things--like missing items or sons. When men are killed digging the Hawks Nest Tunnel, Sully is compelled to help, and it becomes the catalyst for finding what even he has forgotten--hope.From the Back Cover
It's one thing to say you can find what people need--it's another to actually do it.It's 1932 and Sullivan Harris is on the run. An occasionally successful dowser, he promised the people of Kline, West Virginia, that he would find them water. But when wells turned up dry, he disappeared with their cash just a step or two ahead of Jeremiah Weber, who was elected to run him down.
Postmistress Gainey Floyd is suspicious of Sulley's abilities when he appears in her town but reconsiders after new wells fill with sweet water. Rather, it's Sulley who grows uneasy when his success makes folks wonder if he can find more than water--like forgotten items or missing people. He lights out to escape such expectations and runs smack into something worse.
Hundreds of men have found jobs digging the Hawks Nest Tunnel--but what they thought was a blessing is killing them. And no one seems to care. Here, Sulley finds something new--a desire to help. With it, he becomes an unexpected catalyst, bringing Jeremiah and Gainey together to find what even he has forgotten: hope.
"Sarah Loudin Thomas never disappoints! The Finder of Forgotten Things brings together a rich cast of characters, each at war with conflicting desires and ultimately destined to decide whether, even in the worst events, redemption waits to be discovered."--LISA WINGATE, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends
"In a hardscrabble 1930s setting, complex characters wrestle with justice, mercy, inequality, honesty, and the fact that they are all prodigals still searching for the way home. Loudin Thomas delivers a stunning tale of one of the worst industrial disasters in U.S. history, underlined with a moral imperative to love one's neighbor that still hits home today."--Library Journal
"Loudin Thomas introduces a multifaceted cast desperately trying to survive the Great Depression in 1930s West Virginia, in this strong historical. . . . The small-town plot's set against the real-life Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster. . . . giving Loudin Thomas impetus to underline the impact of acts of caring in a community." --Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Sarah Loudin Thomas is the author of numerous acclaimed novels including The Finder of Forgotten Things, The Right Kind of Fool, winner of the 2021 Selah Book of the Year, and Miracle in a Dry Season, winner of the 2015 INSPY Award. She worked in public relations for Biltmore Estate for over six years, and is now the Director of Jan Karon's Mitford Museum. She and her husband live outside Asheville, North Carolina. Learn more at sarahloudinthomas.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Christian
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Format: Paperback
Author: Sarah Loudin Thomas
Language: English
Street Date: December 7, 2021
TCIN: 82705054
UPC: 9780764238352
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-6608
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Outstanding!
5 out of 5 stars
Connie Saunders - 3 years ago
I must confess that I took longer than usual to read The Finder of Forgotten Things, because I wanted to savor this absolutely stunning book. It's obvious that Sarah Thomas Loudin has invested much love and research to spotlight this West Virginia tragedy by creating characters that I won't forget, a faith message that should never be overlooked, and a history lesson that must never be forgotten. In 1931, Gainey Floyd is still looking for the baby that she had to give up many years ago, and Jeremiah Weber's efforts to find a con man is taking him on a journey he never expected to make. Sullivan Harrison is that charming con man, and he is proof positive that good can be found in everyone, even if it's buried deep inside. I loved the special chemistry between Gainey and Jeremiah, and I found myself caught up with the possibility that Sulley could be Gainey's son. There are many surprises, with many twists and turns, but there is no disappointment in the connections that are about to be forged in Mount Lookout, West Virginia! This book isn't light and fluffy, because there is sadness and heartbreak for the miners affected by the Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster at Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. Thomas poignantly portrays the hurt and despair, and the ill treatment from our government. There is, however, joy and hope in her depiction of man's overwhelming urge to love and the universal need to belong. Thomas is a masterful storyteller, and The Finders of Forgotten Things is a beautifully written testament to the power of love, faith, and family. This heartwarming book has gained a spot on my keeper shelf! I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher, but there was no obligation for a favorable review. These are my own thoughts.
The Finder of Forgotten Things
5 out of 5 stars
Pam K - 3 years ago
I just love books by Sarah Loudin Thomas. She is a natural storyteller with characters so engaging and unique. In 1932 West Virginia, Sully Harris is a charming, handsome scoundrel, a dowser who doesn't always deliver on his promises so has perfected the art of slinking away in the night, drifting on to another place. Jeremiah Weber is a victim who is persuaded by his neighbors to track Sully down to get their money back. Gainey Floyd is a postmistress in another town whose life is changed when Sully and then Jeremiah come to town. One of the things I really like about reading historical fiction is learning about events I had not previously known, this time about the tragedy of the Hawks Nest Tunnel. There are so many layers to this story that all work together so well to make it a book that is difficult to put down. I highly recommend The Finder of Forgotten Things. I received a complimentary copy of the book. All thoughts are my own.
An Appalachian Jewel!
4 out of 5 stars
Rebecca Maney - 3 years ago
"The record presents a story of a condition that is hardly conceivable in a democratic government in the present century. It would be more representative of the Middle Ages. It is the story of a tragedy . . . the story of men in the darkest days of the Depression . . . " Three lives intersect against the backdrop of historically tragic circumstances surrounding the construction of the Hawks Nest Tunnel in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. But we need to back up a bit. Who were they? How did they meet? Did they become friends. Did they find what they were looking for? Meet Sullivan Harrison. Too good-looking and silver tongued for his own good; a drifter, a douser, and an all round scalawag . . .or so thought Jeremiah Weber, who volunteered to hunt the scoundrel down for hoodwinking his town of Kline, West Virginia out of their money. Following Sully toward Mount Lookout, West Virginia Jeremiah uses the connections provided by local postmistress Gainey Floyd, who has overcome her first impressions of Mr. Harrison, due to the fact that he has lived up to his claims of "finding things". But we're nowhere near the end of this story, and you'll just have to read it for yourself! What an Appalachian jewel; nestled amongst unknown, perhaps conveniently forgotten history, and cast with characters who just need a gentle nudge (or a swift kick) towards hope, readers will happily herald the merits of the "finder of forgotten things" . I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher. I also purchased a copy. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
Stellar Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Lucy Reynolds - 3 years ago
I simply could not put this book down until I devoured it. It is a stellar storyline that takes a sad historical time and weaves a fictional story in that gives you hope in the midst of pain. Ms Thomas paints a portrait that draws you into the scene and you don’t want to leave. The characters are well developed although an unlikely bunch to meet and befriend each other it works well. I loved all three main characters and was taken with the hearts that laid behind the hurts. It was a hard time in history but a more simple time where neighbors cared about each other. The Finder of Forgotten Things resonated with me and I will chew on the lessons we can learn from it for a long while. I wish I could give this more stars as a few books deserve an outstanding award and this is one for me. Definitely a must read as this author delivers another winner. When you read a book by this author you feel like you have unwrapped a wonderful present on Christmas morning. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher/author. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.
A Treasure
5 out of 5 stars
ChritianFictionandMore - 3 years ago
Sarah Loudin Thomas' latest book centers around what is considered the worst industrial accident in U.S. History, the Hawk's Nest Tunnel disaster. Personally, I do not understand how it can be called an accident as the death toll of an estimated 764 men was due to willful negligence and disregard for the health and lives of the workers building the tunnel. The Hawk's Nest Tunnel was built in the 1930s in West Virginia by Union Carbide. Many men, desperate for work, came to work in the tunnel only to die of silicosis from breathing in the thick dust stirred up by the tunnel's construction, too many of whom were buried in unmarked graves in an isolated cornfield outside of Summersville, West Virginia. Alongside such horror and sorrow, Thomas was able to skillfully tell a tale of resilience and love, of creating family where none existed. She has created a tale of hope, for which I am grateful, as I am also grateful to have received a complimentary copy of The Finder of Forgotten Things from Bethany House via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own, and it is my opinion that this book is a special treasure.