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Book 3 in the 5-book Christian fiction series that has sold over 1.5 million copiesA story of God's divine leading and the truth that God rewards those who seek Him with all their heart, from Karen Kingsbury, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of "heart-tugging and emotional" (Romantic Times) life-changing fiction.
A Desperate Search
Driven by his wife's dying wish to find their firstborn son, John Baxter sets about the search. His prayer? That Elizabeth's wish would be fulfilled show more before the upcoming Baxter family reunion. One strange turn follows another, but when the answers finally come, they shake John to his core. Will he agree to walk away and keep the secret of a lifetime, or will he let the truth come to light, no matter the cost?
A Tragic Loss
Dayne Matthews is questioning his adoptive parents' faith when he receives crushing news. He was ready to take on the responsibility of having a family, but now the future is drastically altered and Dayne is desperate for answers. Wisdom and comfort come from visits with a long-lost friend and then from Katy Hart, the girl Dayne can't seem to forget. But will he find the strength he needs to face a future laced with loss, and will that strength lead him to the greatest love of all?
A Terrible Storm
As the Baxters come together, the reunion is overshadowed by a miracle in their midst. But just as quickly, tragedy comes to Bloomington. Ashley is eight months pregnant and in the early stages of labor when a tornado rips through the community, leaving one family missing. What will Dayne do when he hears about the storm? Will he finally find peace in a God he has been running from all his life?
The Firstborn series is the second installment in the continuing Baxter Family Drama from America's number one inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury. Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn't discovered it yet. show less
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So I enjoyed the last book but it wasn’t my favorite. This one? It made up for the last book a hundred times!
Yes, there were some even harder subjects in this one, like abortion, a couple breaking up, fear of losing family members, lies from people that characters trusted, and more. But it is also the most satisfying with the redemption that characters found.
By far my favorite of the series. The characters were wonderful to see again, and the slight step away from romance enjoyable. Getting to see more of the Baxter family in Found was great, I liked seeing Luke’s family as well as Erin’s.
Cole is such a cutie!
John’s struggles were so real and I loved that we get to see his thoughts as he tries to fulfill his late wife’s last show more wish even when it looks like he won’t succeed in finding what he’s looking for, and we also see him try to balance life without the love of his life even though she’s in a better place.
And Dayne, I liked him all right in the first books but in this one?! He was a bit more human, we saw his true feelings. I read and felt his heartbreak, anger, need for love, and his grief. Wishes that he would have been wrapped in hugs. Poor guy!
All of the characters grew so much . . . Or maybe it was that Mrs. Kingsbury missed writing their story for a while. I don’t know but I do know I loved this book.
The writing style was slightly different from the first two books, not better or worse but slightly different it may have been Dayne’s changes throughout the novel though.
Since there were a lot of mentions of the characters’ sins or whatever I recommend this book for 16/18 up, I give 4 and 1/2 stars. show less
Yes, there were some even harder subjects in this one, like abortion, a couple breaking up, fear of losing family members, lies from people that characters trusted, and more. But it is also the most satisfying with the redemption that characters found.
By far my favorite of the series. The characters were wonderful to see again, and the slight step away from romance enjoyable. Getting to see more of the Baxter family in Found was great, I liked seeing Luke’s family as well as Erin’s.
Cole is such a cutie!
John’s struggles were so real and I loved that we get to see his thoughts as he tries to fulfill his late wife’s last show more wish even when it looks like he won’t succeed in finding what he’s looking for, and we also see him try to balance life without the love of his life even though she’s in a better place.
And Dayne, I liked him all right in the first books but in this one?! He was a bit more human, we saw his true feelings. I read and felt his heartbreak, anger, need for love, and his grief. Wishes that he would have been wrapped in hugs. Poor guy!
All of the characters grew so much . . . Or maybe it was that Mrs. Kingsbury missed writing their story for a while. I don’t know but I do know I loved this book.
The writing style was slightly different from the first two books, not better or worse but slightly different it may have been Dayne’s changes throughout the novel though.
Since there were a lot of mentions of the characters’ sins or whatever I recommend this book for 16/18 up, I give 4 and 1/2 stars. show less
Another great Firstborn book detailing how the John Baxter and Dayne finally connect. Dayne is searching for inner peace. Thought he was going to find it with Kabbalah but Katy tells him to search further.
This is also the continuation of the Dayne and Katy story.
Since it is the Midwest, a huge tornado is involved.
I do not want to give any more away, but I will say it is refreshing to read a series free from foul language and vulgarity.
This is also the continuation of the Dayne and Katy story.
Since it is the Midwest, a huge tornado is involved.
I do not want to give any more away, but I will say it is refreshing to read a series free from foul language and vulgarity.
Book 3 picks right up where #2 leaves off. Dayne finally meets his real Dad, John Baxter. When will the rest of the family find out about Dayne and can Dayne and Katy ever have a chance at love?? I am loving this series!
Book 3 picks right up where #2 leaves off. Dayne finally meets his real Dad, John Baxter. When will the rest of the family find out about Dayne and can Dayne and Katy ever have a chance at love??
very inspirational read
October 2006
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Karen Kingsbury was born in Fairfax, Virginia on June 8, 1963. She received a B.A. in journalism from California State University, Northridge in 1986. After graduation, she became a full-time reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Her first book, Missy's Murder, was published in 1992. She wrote three more true crime novels and four collections of show more answered prayers and miracle stories before transitioning to inspirational fiction in 1998. Her first inspirational fiction novel was Where Yesterday Lives. Popular series she has penned include the Redemption, Firstborn, Sunrise, and Angels Walking series, and she has also written the nonfiction Miracle Books collection, gift books, and children's books. She has won several Retailer's Choice Awards, plus 2005 and 2007 Gold Medallions for Oceans Apart and Ever After, respectively. Her other books include Longing, Coming Home - The Baxter Family: A Story of Undying Hope, Fiteen Minutes, The Family of Jesus, The Friends of Jesus, In This Moment, and To The Moon and Back. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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