Unintended Journey

Unintended Bride

By: Michael Leamy

Narrated by: Catherine Hein Carter

The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) Buddy Wilson learns the reality of this truth when a message from the Oregon Territory sends him from flood-ravaged Ohio on a solo journey of discovery, hoping to untangle his own past and identity, as well as that of Sarah. The idea is simple: Follow the wagon tracks, and he will reach Dalles City.

Sarah sent her message, tagged with his point of honor motto, from that place on the Columbia River. The trail from Ohio to Dalles City is in turmoil. Disease, bandits, and the collision of cultures have conspired to delay and redirect what Buddy hopes will be a quick and direct pathway. His journey becomes one of rescue, both physically and spiritually.

Share his dangers, temptations and victories as the Lord directs his steps, his detours and his words. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:35, 37)

©2024 Michael J. Leamy (P)2024 Michael J. Leamy

Beautiful tale in a beautiful land

I just finished this heartwarming story. The author obviously loves Jesus and the Oregon countryside. He has a great knowledge of the trail and the history of it. A touching story of love, loss, and hope in mid 19th century on the Oregon trail.

It took me a while to get used the narrator. I came to appreciate her story telling as the book progressed.