Instability. Abandonment. Thatβs all that Devin knows.
The trauma of his past tends to travel with him wherever he goes, even down the lonesome road of homelessness. With the responsibility of taking care of his six-year-old-daughter, and being forced to leave his drug-addicted girlfriend behind, he now stands at the crossroad of crisis and despair.
Help comes in the form of a teacher, Faith, who finds them taking shelter in the schoolβs janitor closet. To avoid a potential child welfare case, she invites them into her home, unexpectedly awakening a love affair they didnβt see coming. But trouble weeds its way through their newfound relationship when news gets out about his condition and abruptly tears them apart.
In the furnace of opposition, he must rise above himself in order to get back the very two people he loves the most. The decision to take steps forward that journeyβs back to a place heβs never known is the thing that holds him still. Will he prove himself as an overcomer or allow lifeβs hand to continue to consume him?
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Review
This book by Ana Gibson touched me like few others have. It may be one of the best examples of Christian fiction I Have seen in quite some time. I read the proof copy of Guide Me Home at the request of Ms. Gibson, and I truly appreciate her asking me to review her book. Guide Me Home is the story of Devin, a homeless man, and the extent to which he must go to protect his young daughter, Logan. Devin is the product of a traumatic childhood that he has carried with him into adulthood more than he knows. Although he is determined to provide a good home for Logan, his past and the emotional damage inflicted upon him continue to haunt him and his relationships. This is also the story of Faith, Logan's teacher, who also has a past as well as a judgmental, interfering mother whose behavior inadvertently causes threats to her daughter's life. While Faith has risen above her traumatic childhood, she still has to deal with the emotional damage. While this is a poignant story of people helping those in need, and a couple who falls in love, it is so much more. It forces us to look into our hearts, and ask ourselves whether we are capable of cruel actions of judgmental people on the periphery of Faith Devin's lives, or of offering trust and help to those in need. It also requires that re-examine the laws regarding children's wellbeing. All professionals who work with children are required to report abuse or neglect, and they should be. However, Logan was neither abused nor neglected. In fact, she was cared for more than many children who live in comfortable homes. Because of strict application of the law regarding the report reporting abuse of abuse and neglect, Faith's job is in jeopardy for offering shelter to a student and her father. Anyone who loves children, people in general, or enjoys a good romance with a little stress and tension thrown in, will enjoy Guide Me Home. I highly recommend it, as it is good fir the soul--especially when Uncle Vincent reminds us that our situations are not our characters, and that our individual pasts do not define us. --The Grumpy Book Reviewer
A riveting and tantalizing read. An inspirational and insightful interpretation of matters of the heart and a selfless expression of love ordained by God. Mrs. Gibson captured my attention and stirred my imagination from beginning to end. The depth of spiritual insight given, was profound. It's also helpful for re-evaluation of self.... --Anna McCoy
About the Author
Ana Gibson is a Professional Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur, and an Award Winning Fiction Writer. The need to be aware and intentionally pursuing the discovery of self has been the catalyst of inspiration not only in her music, but her fiction stories as well, taking pride in creating a world laced in moral undertones and packed with relatable scenarios that we canβt get enough of, all while still managing to entertain. In her down time, she loves to sing, create music, take care of her son and habitually scroll through social media. The Maryland Native resides in Southern Maryland with her Husband Chevon, two-year-old Son, Grayson and their dog, Buster Gibson. To learn more, please visit www.anagibson.net