Leota's Garden

Francine Rivers

Mar 2013 · Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

About this eBook

“An emotionally compelling story” (Library Journal) about the devastation secrets can unleash on a family and the power of grace to bring second chances, from the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece.

Leota’s garden was once a place of beauty, where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn’t understand her silent sacrifices.

Now, eighty-four-year-old Leota Reinhardt is alone, her beloved garden in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless, and she voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend.

Then God brings a wind of change through unlikely means: one, a college student with an agenda all his own who thinks he has all the answers; the other, a granddaughter Leota never hoped to know. But can the devastation wrought by keeping painful family secrets be repaired before she runs out of time?

“Rivers is a master gardener . . . using poignant humor and bittersweet revelation to open hearts to reconciliation.”
—Romantic Times

Also available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).

Ratings and reviews

I've read this book before, just lóve the story. Giving insight to só many hurt and other feelings faced on a daily basis. I thank you for sharing a normal family's obstacles faced daily. I'd lóve to know in a sequel what has Michael and George faced, how théír lives turn around, what théír families face due to their feeling they thínk ghey faced as children due to their parents. Thank you again for your books, I have read most of your books from the library many years ago and again here. Bless you S Maas

I've been a fan of this author for years. Ms. Rivers was my hero. She finally mentions the existence of African Americans and takes every opportunity to rip our culture to shreds. Very hurt and disappointed.

Loved it. It was just what I needed in a difficult time. Ms Rivers doesn't shy away from difficult issues. Have been a fan for decades.

About the author

Francine Rivers received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. From 1976 to 1985, she had a successful writing career in the general market and her books won numerous awards. In 1986, she became a born-again Christian and started writing Christian fiction. Her book, Redeeming Love, is a retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush. Her Christian novels have won numerous awards including four Rita Awards, the Christy Award, the ECPA Gold Medallion, and the Holt Medallion in Honor of Outstanding Literary Talent. In 1997, she was inducted into the Romance Writers' of America Hall of Fame. She is the author of Lineage of Grace series, Mark of the Lion series, and Sons of Encouragement series. In 2014 her title, Bridge to Haven, made The New York Times Best Seller List. Her latest bestseller is The Masterpiece, published in February 2018.