Like a River from Its Course

Like a River From Its Course by Kelli Stuart   Historical Kregel The city of Kiev was bombed in Hitler's blitzkrieg across the Soviet Union, but the constant siege was only the beginning for her citizens. In this sweeping historical saga, Kelli Stuart takes the reader on a captivating journey into the little-known history of Ukraine's tragedies through the eyes of four compelling characters who experience the same story from different perspectives. Maria Ivanovna is only fourteen when the bombing begins and not much older when she is forced into work at a German labor camp. She must fight to survive and to make her way back to her beloved Ukraine. Ivan Kyrilovich is falsely mistaken for a Jew and lined up with 34,000 other men, women, and children who are to be shot at the edge of Babi Yar, the "killing ditch." He survives, but not without devastating consequences. Luda is sixteen when German soldiers rape her. Now pregnant with the child of the enemy, she is abandoned by her father, alone, and in pain. She must learn to trust family and friends again and find her own strength in order to discover the redemption that awaits. Frederick Hermann is sure in his knowledge that the Führer's plans for domination are right and just. He is driven to succeed by a desire to please a demanding father and by his own blind faith in the ideals of Nazism.  Based on true stories gathered from fifteen years of research and interviews with Ukrainian World War II survivors, Like a River from Its Course is a story of love, war, heartache, forgiveness, and redemption.  My thoughts: (From Jenna) LIKE A RIVER FROM ITS COURSE is terrifyingly real. From the very first chapter, from the very first page even, I was roped into it.  It was almost as if I was living it. The visions, the emotions, the life, I was terrified by it and thrilled by it and dragged into it all at the same time.  It was even more amazing that all the stories in this book was true. Mom wanted me to read books on this subject since they aren't taught in schools anymore and she thinks I need to know. Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.  This is something I don't want to ever see repeated! LIKE A RIVER FROM ITS COURSE was a very good book and I highly recommend it. 5 stars.  Purchase a copy: http://bit.ly/28YOXRu Advanced Praise  "A carefully researched, compassionately written journey into Ukraine at the height of World War II. Stuart brings her story vividly to life with her warm, believable characters and vivid writing."  ---Anne Bogel, modernmrsdarcy.com   "A chilling and lyrical treatise to faith in a time of tragedy, Like a River from Its Course is brimming with luscious imagery and characters who entrench themselves in your heart. Stuart weaves the travails of Kiev with the unfailing hope of Luda, Ivan, and Maria. Deft research, expert prose, and heart-clenching moments combine in a resplendent historical reading experience. This isn't just a historical fiction debut---this is a well-crafted piece of art."   ---Rachel McMillan, author of The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder

Meet the Author Kelli Stuart is the coauthor of Dare 2B Wise and has written for several brands including Disney, American Girl, and Short Fiction Break. She has served as editor-in-chief for the St. Louis Bloggers Guild and as a board member for the St. Louis Women in Media. In addition to her writing, Kelli has spent twenty years studying Ukranian culture. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram  Blog Tour Schedule Landing page: http://litfusegroup.com/author/kstuart Travel back in time in Kelli Stuart's new novel, Like a River from Its Course, as the city of Kiev is bombed in Hitler's blitzkrieg across the Soviet Union. This sweeping historical saga takes the reader on a captivating journey into the little-known history of Ukraine's tragedies through the eyes of four compelling characters who experience the same story from different perspectives. Based on true stories gathered from fifteen years of research and interviews with Ukrainian World War II survivors, Like a River From Its Course is a story of love, war, heartache, forgiveness, and redemption. Celebrate the release of Like a River from Its Course with Kelli by entering to win a Kindle Fire Prize Pack.

One grand prize winner will receive:

A copy of Like a River from Its Course

A Kindle Fire

A Kindle Fire case (winner's choice)

A $30 Amazon gift card

 


Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on July 18th. The winner will be announced July 19th on Kelli's blog.