Review: Blind Hope

Blind Hope
by Kim Meeder & Laurie Sacher

Book Description:

Laurie had her own shattered dreams before she came to work at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch—the ranch of rescued dreams—where broken horses and broken children encounter healing every day. Reaching out to save a dog in need, Laurie soon realized that the dog was rescuing her.

An inspiring true story told through the engaging voice of Kim Meeder, Blind Hope reveals poignant life lessons Laurie experienced from her ailing, yet courageous canine friend. Despite the blindness of her dog—and her own heart—Laurie uncovered what she really needed most: authentic love, unconditional trust, and true acceptance, faults and all.

As Laurie and her dog, Mia, both learned to follow the lead of a master they couldn’t see, Laurie discoverd the transforming power of God’s selfless love even for imperfect and selfish people—and she experienced a greater love than she has ever known.

My Thoughts:

Blind Hope is a beautiful story about how the Lord used the unexpected to help Laurie.  Through trials with her new pet, Laurie is able to learn more about herself and her relationship with the Lord.  Her dog helps her to see things through a whole new light.  As unlikely as it seemed, her growing bond with Mia (her dog) helped Laurie overcome past issues in her life and allowed her relationship with the Lord to flourish.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Laurie and Mia’s story.  It reminded me how the Lord can use anything to accomplish His purposes in our lives.  As we help others, we often will end up helping ourselves inadvertently.  As a dog lover, I was rooting for both Mia and Laurie throughout the book.

Blind Hope is an easy to read book that makes you think.  It’s a story of hope and encouragement, love and trust, trials and growth, courage and friendship.

Book Details:

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (July 20, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601422806
• ISBN-13: 978-1601422804
• Retail Price: $13.99 U.S.

About the Author:

Kim Meeder is the author of Hope Rising and Bridge Called Hope. Along with her husband, Tony, she owns and operates Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in central Oregon. Crystal Peaks is a nonprofit organization that rescues abused and neglected horses and pairs them with disadvantaged children, offering the children a place of safety, peace,and hope. In 2004, Kim received the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award, one of the nation’s highest honors for public service.

Laurie Sacher is a team leader at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Laurie graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2003 and taught English as a Second Language in Spain before returning to her native California roots to pursue her passion for kids and animals.

I received a copy of Blind Hope from Multnomah in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. This post contains amazon affiliate link(s).