A Sacred Place

In a Scared Place the author has captured the incredible hardships of the far north and described the setting so vividly the reader can feel the cold and terror of being so isolated. The growth in the character of the 2 main people is skillfully developed while keeping the reader's attention and showing how God can transform someone who is afraid to love.

A Sacred Place, by Bonnie Leon, tells of the troubles and hardships two people face on a fox island in Unalga. Being trapped on this deserted island, Sean and Mary learn to trust each other and learn how to live life the hard way. They run into some dangerous mishappenings including almost getting killed by a poacher, near death from the cold, and almost not having enough food for survival. This book deserves a 10 because it not only shows how to survive difficulties in life, but it shows how someone can learn to trust and follow God. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about God and what He has for their life.

Bonnie Leon paints the pages of "A Sacred Place" with skillful insight. Drawing upon her rich family history, Bonnie's tale is carried upon all the faith-shaking emotional drama of an arranged marriage, the aching suspense of wilderness survival, the physical and spiritual stretching of two lives dependent upon the other, and the eery horror of learning they are less than alone on the island upon which they must remain. A must read, the enduring lessons of this journey will stay with the reader long after the book is shelved.

This is a fascinating look at pre-WWII in Alaska. I like books that tell me something I didn't know, and this story does that. Mixed with a tense survival plot is a close look at fox fur harvesting and an insider's view of Inuit life. The romance within the story is believeable--it drew me in. I'd recommend this story to anyone looking for a "good read." I hated to see it end.

This is a terrific combination of romance, historical fiction, and survival. As usual, Bonnie Leon makes the place absolutely real. The methods used for survival by Sean and Mary seem logical and compelling, and the tension between them and the poacher is suspenseful. The book is nearly impossible to put down.