"Kelly's smooth voice and well-crafted writing keep the pages turning."--Publishers Weekly, praise for Kelly's first book, Julia's Hope  
  
In a time of confusion,  
in the midst of grief,  
they discovered something beautiful.  
  
Julia Wortham is a strong woman with a strong faith to match. She and her husband, Samuel, rely on God, their creativity, and the love of their friend Emma Graham to provide for their family in the impoverished conditions of 1931.   
  
But just days before Christmas, the Wortham family is faced with a terrible loss-the death of their neighbor Wilametta Hammond, who is the mother of ten and the glue that holds her family together. In his grief over her death, her husband, George, ignores the children and has no will to live. Sam and Julia step in to help, but how can they manage ten extra children when they barely have enough for themselves?   
  
In the web of emotions and fear, Julia's faith begins to tangle. Why would God take away someone who was needed so much? How can the void of lost friends be filled? But amidst their sorrow, the grieving families discover the unexpected-a gift of hope that will shape them all.

Prior to her untimely death in 2011, __Leisha Kelly__ was the author of several bestselling historical fiction books, including Julia's Hope, Emma's Gift, and Katie's Dream. She served many years on her local library board and was active in the ministries of her church.

In Leisha Kelly's well-received novel, Julia's Hope, Samuel and Julia Wortham and their two children charmed readers as they found shelter in the home-and heart-of a grandmotherly woman named Emma Graham.   
 Now, in Emma's Gift, the Wortham family is struck down by the deaths of two close friends, including their neighbor Wilametta Hammond, just days before Christmas 1931. Wila is the mother of ten children and the glue that holds the family together. In his grief, her husband, George, ignores the children and has no will to live. Sam and Julia step in to help, but how can they manage ten extra children when they barely have enough for themselves? Can George overcome his grief and become the father his children need? And if Emma's nephew takes ownership of her land, will the Worthams be allowed to stay?   
 Masterfully told from the perspective of both Samuel and Julia, Emma's Gift is an unforgettable story of God's faithfulness and peace and of the seasons of life that shape each of us.

In this sequel to Julia's Hope, two families discover the depth of God's faithfulness as together they face loss and grief in the midst of the Great Depression.

Emma's Gift is an eBook by Leisha Kelly, exploring themes of grief and resilience in 1931. It follows the Wortham family as they navigate loss and support their neighbours.

\["For readers who enjoy heartwarming family stories", "Addresses grief and the struggle to support others", "You will find hope and inspiration amidst life's challenges"\]

Emma's Gift is a touching tale of love, loss, and God's grace during Christmas.

Kelly, Leisha

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Dedication

One: Julia

Two: Samuel

Three: Julia

Four: Samuel

Five: Julia

Six: Samuel

Seven: Julia

Eight: Samuel

Nine: Julia

Ten: Samuel

Eleven: Julia

Twelve: Samuel

Thirteen: Julia

Fourteen: Samuel

Fifteen: Julia

Sixteen: Samuel

Seventeen: Julia

Eighteen: Samuel

Nineteen: Julia

Twenty: Samuel

Twenty-One: Julia

Twenty-Two: Samuel

Twenty-Three: Julia

Twenty-Four: Samuel

Twenty-Five: Julia

Twenty-Six: Samuel

Twenty-Seven: Julia

Twenty-Eight: Samuel

Twenty-Nine: Julia

About the Author

Also By Leisha Kelly

In Leisha Kelly's well-received novel, Julia's Hope, Samuel and Julia Wortham and their two children charmed readers as they found shelter in the home-and heart-of a grandmotherly woman named Emma Graham.  
 Now, in Emma's Gift, the Wortham family is struck down by the deaths of two close friends, including their neighbor Wilametta Hammond, just days before Christmas 1931. Wila is the mother of ten children and the glue that holds the family together. In his grief, her husband, George, ignores the children and has no will to live. Sam and Julia step in to help, but how can they manage ten extra children when they barely have enough for themselves? Can George overcome his grief and become the father his children need? And if Emma's nephew takes ownership of her land, will the Worthams be allowed to stay?  
 Masterfully told from the perspective of both Samuel and Julia, Emma's Gift is an unforgettable story of God's faithfulness and peace and of the seasons of life that shape each of us.

In Leisha Kelly's well-received novel, Julia's Hope, Samuel and Julia Wortham and their two children charmed readers as they found shelter in the home-and heart-of a grandmotherly woman named Emma Graham. Now, in Emma's Gift, the Wortham family is struck down by the deaths of two close friends, including their neighbor Wilametta Hammond, just days before Christmas 1931. Wila is the mother of ten children and the glue that holds the family together. In his grief, her husband, George, ignores the children and has no will to live. Sam and Julia step in to help, but how can they manage ten extra children when they barely have enough for themselves? Can George overcome his grief and become the father his children need? And if Emma's nephew takes ownership of her land, will the Worthams be allowed to stay? Masterfully told from the perspective of both Samuel and Julia, Emma's Gift is an unforgettable story of God's faithfulness and peace and of the seasons of life that shape each of us.

Leisha Kelly is a native of Illinois and grew up around gardens and hardworking families. She and her husband, K.J., have two children, eighteen peaceful acres, and several pets. The author of Julia's Hope, Kelly lives in Clayton, Illinois.

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