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The Winds of Autumn
Christian Historical Fiction
The Winds of Autumn
Book 2 of the Seasons Of The Heart series
256 pages · First published 2010
At fifteen, Josh Jones is discovering that growing up brings questions his loving prairie family cannot always answer for him. When an unexpected school break leads to a camping adventure with his friends, Josh welcomes the freedom of adolescence, but the arrival of a new teacher soon introduces challenges far more complicated than his lessons. Encouraged by the teacher's attention and captivated by his beautiful daughter, Camellia, Josh finds himself caught between his growing romantic feelings and the Christian beliefs he has always accepted. As unfamiliar ideas challenge his faith and a painful family loss leaves him struggling to understand God's purposes, Josh must decide which convictions he will carry into adulthood. Tender, thoughtful, and grounded in rural family life, this coming-of-age story is perfect for a crisp autumn afternoon, inviting readers to step back in time, strengthen their faith, and follow a young man learning to find his own way.
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Significant family loss and bereavement; grief, anger, and questioning of religious faith following tragedy; conflict between Christian beliefs and a teacher's worldview, including discussion of evolution; adolescent romantic attraction, jealousy, and strained friendships; emotional manipulation and pressure to compromise personal convictions; mild wilderness peril during a camping trip; family disagreements and spiritual uncertainty.
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Apple-Cinnamon Tea
Warm apple and cinnamon evoke a crisp prairie afternoon as Josh navigates first love, family loss, and the questions that test his faith.
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- Steep the black tea with the cinnamon stick. Stir in warmed apple juice and garnish with an apple slice.
- Garnish: Apple slice and cinnamon stick.
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Hot Toddy
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Warming whiskey, honey, and lemon offer comfort on a crisp autumn evening, reflecting Josh's search for hope and understanding as he navigates first love, family loss, and a changing faith.
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- 1.5 oz whiskey
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- 2 tsp honey, adjusted to taste ↗
- 4 oz hot water
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- Stir honey and hot water in a heatproof mug until the honey dissolves. Add whiskey and lemon juice; stir gently.
- Garnish: Lemon slice and cinnamon stick.
- Glassware: Heatproof mug.
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