His Gift is a historical fiction novel set on the cusp of the stock market crash of 1929. The talented main character, Molly, has big dreams for a career in music after high school. Her challenge is to find peace and purpose when her world shifts in unimaginable ways.
His Gift has a classic theme for all who have lived life and experienced an unfulfilled dream. In times of great loss, there can be a consequent crisis of faith. Though this message is delivered through a girl’s musical aspirations, the conflict is universal to anyone who has ever dared to dream. Molly discovers hope and peace in a life yielded to the Giver of all gifts.
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Synopsis
A Discordant Loss, a New Song of Hope
His Gift is a story of both a crisis of faith and heartwarming victory. A young musician’s hopes are shattered as she faces the many uncertainties brought about by The Great Depression. On the cusp of the stock market crash of 1929, seventeen-year-old Molly has big dreams for a career in music after high school. Her challenge is to find peace and purpose when her world shifts in unimaginable ways.
His Gift has a classic theme for all who have experienced unfulfilled dreams and a consequent crisis of faith. This historical plot may resonate with young adults who have experienced losses from a worldwide pandemic in 2020.Though the message of His Gift is delivered through a girl’s musical aspirations, the conflict is universal to anyone who has ever dared to dream. The reader will discover with Molly the hope and peace in a life yielded to the Giver of all gifts.
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Endorsement
Dr. Craig von Buseck, speaker and author of “I Am Cyrus,” “Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth of Israel” and “Nobody Knows: The Harry T. Burleigh Story”
Why are so many people intrigued by the character of George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life? He was a talented young man with great dreams who ended up living a very different life than he expected because of the life’s unexpected turns. The character of Molly in Joan Benson’s book The Gift is in many ways a female version of George Bailey. She is a talented young female pianist who wins a student audition for the opportunity to play with the Detroit Symphony. Sadly, the Great Depression dashed that dream just as it was beginning to blossom. Like George Bailey, Molly must find ways to overcome the grinding disappoint to discover her own wonderful life. Joan Benson has crafted a delightful tale based on her own mother’s story that is sure to inspire you to pursue your dreams despite all odds.
God’s ABCs – Co-authored with Marjorie Wingert – Children’s Picture Book for ages 2-8 years old
This children’s fiction book won an AWSA Golden Scrolls Award in August of 2023.
Synopsis
With the playfulness of an alphabet tale, the main characters, letters A-Z, parade into the story with their unique talents and interests on display. Gender identity questions are addressed based on the truth of God’s design affirming the concept that our gender is not random, changeable by desire. God made each person with meaningful intent, with good plans and purposes.
Publisher
Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.
Endorsement
God’s ABCs, the first book in the Cornerstone Series, is a great resource for parents and grandparents as they begin the conversation of sensitive topics with their kids. These topics are presented in w himsical and fun ways even young children are able to grasp. During a time in which a cloud of deceit is covering the world, the Cornerstone Series and the accompanying parent guides equip the next generation with a biblical foundation to pierce the darkness
— Congressman J. Randy Forbes, President and Co-Founder, Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation.
God’s Human Race – Co-authored with Marjorie Wingert – Children’s Picture Book for ages 2-8 years old
Synopsis
In this brightly illustrated story told in rhyming verse, the readers discover how God values each unique part of his creation as a work of art. Each race made like his rainbow of color was created to love and help one another. It is together, in unity and harmony, all of God’s children can find his purposes, working to complement one another.
Endorsement
Are you seeking to teach your children, grandchildren, or others to love, accept and appreciate all people? Then “God’s Human Race” is an excellent resource. The authors have portrayed biblical truths in a simple and understandable way. This simplicity does not detract from its profound message that God has created each of us in His image. We are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13-16). Its captivating cover will pique a child’s interest, and the beautiful illustrations will keep them turning pages. Rhyme and cadence appeal to children, and they will soon memorize and repeat these lines over and over. I recommend this book without reservation and with assurance that you won’t be disappointed!