In the Father's Hands — J.E. Solinski

Montgomery High School English teacher Martha Richards has watched Reba Washington, Alex Kowalski, and Danny Richards work hard to realize their dreams. But what about those who have their dreams wrested out of their hands? Four individuals must come to terms with this difficult reality. Former drug dealer and gang leader Travis Johnson has escaped the ghetto and transferred his leadership skills to a new venue only to find himself in jeopardy once again. Senior star athlete Destiny Williams is the hands-down favorite to win the high school girls state cross-country championship until an unexpected setback threatens to do more than just end her dream. Junior Claire Middleton believes she is destined to become an Oscar-winning film director until the unimaginable swoops her out of her comfortable and contact-rich environment and drops her unceremoniously into Montgomery High School. Freshman Gabriel Watson revels in his newfound freedom and takes pride in his self-sufficiency until the weight of responsibility and unforeseen difficulties threaten both his life and the life of another. In the Father's Hands reminds the reader that though our lives might take unexpected twists and turns, God always has his loving hands around us and our circumstances. All we have to do is allow ourselves to be held and let him work.