Review: A sweet, gentle romance between the two Martins
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2014
Meet Greg Martin, a sixth grade teacher and Lynn Martin, a fifth grade teacher at a school on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. Greg, a good artist, has been teaching there for 3 years having rejected a calling to the ministry and 'running' there. Why? Lynn is the brand new teacher from Houston, TX. She needs to get away from her overbearing mother. With both Greg and Lynn living on campus, and with not much in the way of entertainment around, they soon develop a friendship. How does the Lord work in both their lives, especially in Greg who has decided that God is not for him anymore? What about Lynn's ex boyfriend, who Lynn's mother thinks is the best one for her? Where does he fit into the picture?As well as the friendship/romance between Greg and Lynn, the author also teaches the reader about some of the Navajo culture etc through Lynn. Being the newcomer on the 'block', Lynn is naturally nervous and wanting to do everything right. Greg tells her that this culture do not look into each others eyes and that it is rude to point. As a teacher these two snippets of information are vitally important for Lynn to know. We also meet a little boy called Jimmy who is in Lynn's class. Abandoned by his mother and subjected to alcohol throughout his life in the womb, Jimmy has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Jimmy is a bright child but finds it very hard to sit still. Lynn works with him after school, giving him the extra help and support that he needs. For myself, an adoptive mom of a FAS child, this part of the story was extremely realistic.You will find some funny parts in here too. Greg likes to play jokes and so after he plays one on Lynn and her class, she decides to retaliate. What does she do to make his mouth drop open?There are just a couple of editing errors. In one place the name Joseph suddenly turns to Samuel and then back! In one other place the word 'ever' should be 'never.' Otherwise well written. If the author edits the mistakes and would like me to revise my review I will gladly do so. 4 1/2 stars.