Where Eagles Soar
The true story of Lily Sanders who grew up in a remote Alaskan village. Life was hard and beautiful and sometimes brutal. It could have broken Lily’s spirit, but God had other plans. This is Lily’s story.
Where Eagles Soar
In 1947 Lily Sanders moved with her family to a homestead at the edge of an Athabaskan village in the Alaskan Territory. It was an ideal location for her father, a mountain man and hunting guide. It also provided a place where the world could not see his brutality. Seeking her father’s love and approval, Lily traipses the mountain trails at his side, learning to bring down big game and to work as a hunting guide. She runs her own trap-lines, faces down wolves and mushes her dog team in local races.
A heartless act by her father, leaves Lily brokenhearted and strips away any thread of hope that one day he might love her. She vows to never forgive him and turns to the powerful bond of love she shares with her sweet-spirited mother and her many sisters. Together they share the adventure, beauty and heartache of their wilderness life.
Even a mother’s love is not great enough to overcome a deeply rooted bitterness like Lily’s. Only the love of God can set her free.
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“I truly enjoyed reading this book. At times it was very difficult to read because of all the hardships this young lady and her family went through; However, it left the reader feeling that you can go through anything if you have determination and strength -- with God's loving help. Wonderful book!”
- Michelle
“Another interesting tale by this well known author. Well worth reading.”
“I have read all of Bonnie Leon’s books and have loved each one. Where Eagles Soar did not disappoint, but instead caused me to stop and evaluate my own faith as I read each page. Bonnie Leon is pegged as an historical fiction writer. However, she has stepped out of this mold to write the memoir of a woman who, against all odds, came out on top with a faith strong enough to move mountains.”
- Myrn McCord
“I wish Amazon had 10 star reviews because that is what I would give Bonnie Leon's Where Eagles Soar. I cannot say enough good about this book. It is rich and in depth, the main character is so compelling in her struggles and triumphs, the text descriptive and engaging. The fact that it is based on a real woman's life makes it all the more amazing. How in the world did this woman survive? And the only answer is, God held her in his hands through it all. What a fantastic book, expertly written.”
- Joyce A. Scott
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