Blum, Faith. Be Still My Soul. 2023.

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Summary

“Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor.” – Ephesians 4:28

When Carsten Whitford is arrested for a robbery he didn’t commit, he struggles to clear his name that’s already stained by his father’s arrest from four years ago. Carsten is the sole supporter of his mother and he works the farm he has lived on his whole life.

The day after his arrest, Carsten’s mentor gets him released until the trial. Carsten and his three friends work together to prove he didn’t rob the store since no one, especially the town marshal, seems interested in finding out who is truly guilty. The townspeople assume he is guilty because of his father’s past, including the girl Carsten wants to court.

Will Carsten and his friends find out who truly robbed the store or will they find something more sinister that could even lead to their own deaths?

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My Adult Review

I loved this story of redemption. Carsten had a rough start in life – his father taught him to steal and he became addicted to the thrill of it. His mom, a devout Christian had no idea of what was going on. Fast forward a couple of years – father is in prison for his stealing and Carsten has turned his life around. Except someone in his town sees his past as an opportunity to blame Carsten for their misdeeds. 

Carsten goes back to praying and reading his Bible. The Lord leads him to some ways he can redeem his reputation. He also learns to accept the help of his good friends. There are some missteps, bumps and bruises along the way but Carsten leans on the Lord and his friends to get him through the rough spots. 

The faith aspect of Be Still My Soul comes through naturally which I really appreciated. Readers will be challenged by the growing faith of the young man who serves as the main character. 

Even though Blum wrote Be Still My Soul for an adult audience, it would make a great addition to the historical fiction section of a K-12 Christian school library. It is appropriate for older middle school and up.

I received a complimentary copy of Be Still My Soul. This is my honest review.

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