Almost overnight, WWII devastated Holland's landscape. At its worst, hunger, cold and terror stripped the nation to the survival of the fittest and for many, permanently altered their destiny. During Holland's darkest hours, love, loyalty and hard work kept the de Vlugt family through thick and thin, but when tragedy struck on the newhorizon, could faith stand the test? Johanna learns the value of trust in the midst of a series of physical and emotional setbacks, while growing up in war-torn Holland and coming of age in a new country. When a senior officer's challenge at the Suez Canal can't easily be dismissed, Jan embarks on a quest for truth that can't be shaken. Which destiny will he choose?Author, speaker and musician, Marianne Novoselac shares everyday lessons from her parents' lives in Johanna: God's Gracious Gift. Her other books, Praise: The Gateway to Miracles, Spiritual Windtalkers and Tomorrow is Forever and her award-winning CD Presence inspire hearts with messages of hope and healing. blog.miraclepraise.com