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    The Waiting: The True Story of a Lost Child, a Lifetime of Longing, and a Miracle for a Mother Who Never Gave Up
    The Waiting: The True Story of a Lost Child, a Lifetime of Longing, and a Miracle for a Mother Who Never Gave Up
    The Waiting: The True Story of a Lost Child, a Lifetime of Longing, and a Miracle for a Mother Who Never Gave Up
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    The Waiting: The True Story of a Lost Child, a Lifetime of Longing, and a Miracle for a Mother Who Never Gave Up

    Written by Cathy LaGrow and Cindy Coloma

    Narrated by Pamela Klein

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    It's never too late for a miracle.

    When an old woman begs God to let her see the daughter who had been taken from her arms almost eighty years before - could her impossible prayer come true?

    In the summer of 1928, sixteen-year-old Minka was looking forward to a sewing class picnic. This would be a rare chance to put aside farm chores, don a pretty dress, and enjoy an outing with other girls. It would be a day to remember.

    And it was . . . but not in the way Minka had dreamed. Cornered by a stranger in the woods, the young girl was assaulted. Minka still believed that the stork brought babies; she would not discover for months that she was pregnant.

    The story that follows has been almost a hundred years in the making. What happens when a new mother must make a heartbreaking sacrifice to give her baby daughter the life she deserves? Can her cherished memories carry her through decades of turmoil, during a rapidly changing time in American history? And in the end, can she trust God for a miracle? The Waiting is an unforgettable true story of faith that triumphs, forgiveness that sets us free, and love that never forgets.


    ©2014 Cathy LaGrow (P)2014 Oasis Audio

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOasis Audio
    Release dateMay 6, 2014
    ISBN9781621883685

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    • 3/5
      I like that it's a true story and it's a very sweet story but honestly after the first half it gets quite boring. I struggled to finish it. The beginning is very well written. but when they started talking about the daughter's extended family I lost interest quickly.

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    • 5/5
      I loved it so much love and dedication and putting it together wonderful job thank you.

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    • 5/5
      Awesome book! The character development was excellent, especially the main character. I really felt like I knew her. I hated to see this one end.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely incredible book and amazing story! The way she clung to the Lord was also encouraging to see. I strongly encouraging you to read/listen to it
    • 5/5
      Love this story. So Inspiring. Makes you feel like you want to join this family. Thanks to the author for bringing us this story
    • 5/5
      One of the best books I have read in a long time!
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed every bit of it, it was heard to pause it or put a stop once I started listening
    • 5/5
      This book was the most beautiful amazing story I’ve ever read ! It’s truly a miraculous answer to all those many years of prayers of the real mother ... and it really strengthens my faith .. to pray to God more faithfully never giving up hope in my own life . So sad when the story ended
    • 5/5
      So much history and love. Will listen again. Thank you.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely fantastic!! So glad there was a happy ending and it wasn’t pretend. This kept my interest from beginning to ending.
    • 5/5
      It's a compelling story, very well researched and lovingly written. I loved hearing references to the neighborhoods and things that were going on in history.

      My only disappointment is that no one taught the narrator how to pronounce Viroqua WI. I actually had to say it correctly under my breath every time it was spoken. It's not VEH-rah-kwa, it's Veer-OH-kwa.
    • 5/5
      What a beautifully written story! Full of heartache and fulfilment of God’s promises and how life could be so difficult yet so beautiful at the same time.
    • 5/5
      This is an amazing story of the power of a mother's love and God's faithfulness to work good out of even the most terrible circumstances.
    • 5/5
      Loved it, brought my happy tears out from some where (embarrassing)! 54 yr old happy dairy farmer that I am. Excellent story line and beautifully narrated.
    • 5/5
      What a book! It deserves a hundred stars! Absolutely amazing!!! A testimony to true faith!
    • 5/5
      her faith and love and hard work and loyalty and the other fine characters in the story. Very heartwarming and upbuilding.
    • 5/5
      Breathtakingly touching, heartwarming. Beautiful testament to God and family love.
    • 5/5
      An amazing pro-life true story written very well, couldn’t stop listening!!!!
    • 5/5
      This is definitely worth your time. What a testimony! Raw and real but hopeful and encouraging
    • 5/5
      Amazing book. It's a must read. I teared up a few times reading it.
    • 5/5
      Amazing story! I couldn't wait to listen to this eveynight after work! I didn't want it to end!
    • 5/5
      Top audio book. Couldn’t wait to come back to it
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed this story sooo much. Makes you believe there is always hope and that The power of prayer is real. God took something horrible and turned into someone beautiful. I am so happy you all found each other. With all the misery in this world, it's nice to hear such a wonderful outcome.
    • 5/5
      Wonderful, I grew up close to Aberdeen, SD and knew many of the places. This was well written and so touching. I will read it again soon.
    • 5/5
      This was a wonderful book! I was excited to keep coming back to it all the way to the end. Highly recommend!!
    • 5/5
      What an incredible and inspiring story. If I had read this when it was first published I think I would've found a way to try and meet, if only for a second, this amazing woman. It was written so well that you feel like you witnessed or were a part of every heartbreak and each moment of joy. I will never forget these people whom I've never had the privilege of knowing. Thank you for sharing your lives and your story - their story.