TITLE: LDS Books		Against an Amber Sky
AUTHOR:		H. R. Holm
PRICE:		$ 12.74 (Reg $ 14.99)

"I'll tell you what, " Daddy said, taking Bodi's hand and giving it a squeeze. "Because I'm going first, when I die and see God, I'll send you a message.

"You will?" Bodi asked, surprised. "And what message will you send me?"

Daddy didn't answer right away. He appeared to be deep in thought. "I'll send you a feather," he finally decided.

Bodi had hoped for something a little more spectacular.

"I want you to remember something," he told her gently. "I will always be with you, no matter what. Not even death will change that. But most of all, and even more important, no matter how bad things get, God will always be there for you. "

Life is beautiful for fifteen-year-old Bodi Brooks. She has a wonderful family, a loyal friend, her poetry, her music, and best of all, her daydreams. Everything in her life is perfect...except for school. And her bratty cousin Staci. And that annoying boy, Syd. And the fact that the most handsome boy in the world, Freddie, doesn't know she exists. And, of course, the Vietnam War. Other than that, though, Bodi has no complaints.

Just when Bodi feels life is at its best, adversity strikes. When a quick succession of tragedies crush Bodi's perfect world, Bodi is left with a pile of broken dreams as well as faith-threatening questions. Does God exist, or is he really only the product of someone's pitiful yearning and imagination? Can people be trusted, or will everyone sooner or later break their word? Do miracles really happen - and if they do, can they happen to someone like her?

In this touching story, the reader will learn with Bodi that although life doesn't always turn out the way we want, it doesn't mean that it can't still be good. Against an Amber Sky is the story of a young girl who learns the importance of integrity and comes to feel the love of God as she discovers the reality of miracles.

Reviews-

15-year-old Bodi Brooks loves life on her family’s farm. She’s got a great family, good friends, and a crush on one of the cutest boys at school. But with the onset of the Vietnam War, Bodi’s life turns upside down in ways she’d never dreamed of.
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Bodi Brooks is a daydreamer. Her favorite place to sit and think is the old chicken coop, especially in the early pre-dawn hours of the morning. It’s good she has a place to contemplate life because with the onset of the Vietnam War, things are definitely getting more complicated for this 15-year-old. But life is good: she’s got a loyal best friend, a helpful family, and an interesting summer job. Then, when it seems like all is well, everything changes and Bodi discovers just how important life can be.

Author H.R. Holm’s is a great writer. Against an Amber Sky isn’t your typical Mormon fiction fluff - it’s not so made-up and idyllic as your traditional fiction. Holm’s has made Bodi and her family into likable characters with real issues, so it’s easy to identify with their situations. I enjoyed the book as a whole, but was let down at the end because it seemed like Holm’s hadn’t thought up a way to tie up loose ends and have a meaningful message. My first thought when I finished the book was, “So, what was the point of the story?” Holm’s spent a lot of time in the beginning of the book detailing Bodi’s life, but it seemed like the book came to a very abrupt end.

But, like I said, the book was well-written and it was an enjoyable read. I would recommend this book especially to the teenage crowd because H.R. Holm has done a wonderful job depicting teenage life.

I was extremely impressed with this book! H. R. Holm has a way of making you feel like you’re living the life of the main character right alongside her. Once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down. I recalled experiences in my own life that were similar to hers. When I finished the book, I was ready for the sequel. Only one problem—there isn’t one yet! Please, H.R. Holm, give us a sequel! Congrats on a job well done! Two huge thumbs up and five stars!