Journey of Hope
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Emma held her breath, desperately struggling to suppress the panic that was beginning to surge through her body. The customs officer had discovered her hairbrush hidden at the bottom of her handbag and Emma watched terrified as he began to inspect it. Please God, don’t let him find those papers, she frantically prayed. Suddenly, the officer grabbed her arm tightly and pulled her out of the terminal and down a dark, narrow hallway.
They entered a brightly lit room and the man shoved her into a hard, wooden chair. Carefully pulling the bristles of her brush back, the officer studied it closely. A smile, malicious and taunting, passed across his face. Without warning, he slammed the brush against the table, again and again, until it finally broke apart. Thin strips of paper floated aimlessly to the concrete floor. The officer leaned over, picked up one of the papers and began to read it. Emma’s thoughts screamed at her to run away, but she knew she could never escape.
The officer clutched Emma’s small wrist and pulled her up. She struggled to free herself from his tightening grip, but her meager attempt only caused the man to throw his head back and laugh mockingly. As Emma was dragged from the interrogation room, her mind quickly flashed to Ben Miller. Why did I ever let him talk me into doing such a dangerous thing? she asked herself as the tears began to flow…
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About the Book
Emma Williams travels to China in a quest to find her biological family and explore her heritage. Upon arriving, she is quickly thrust into an adventure of mistaken identities, mysterious strangers, orphaned baby girls, and a cat and mouse game with the police who relentlessly pursue her. Emma soon discovers that her only hope of survival is in the hands of an attractive young man who unexpectedly befriends her. In the end, her life will depend on whether she can discern the real reason he is helping her. Throughout her perilous journey, Emma’s relationship with God is tested as she learns a valuable lesson about putting her trust in the only One who really matters.
About the Author
Shannon Bernard lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three children. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in English Education from West Chester University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is currently teaching English in her hometown. Mrs. Bernard has been on several missionary trips to Kenya, East Africa. She lectures about these trips at churches, bible conferences, schools, and community organizations, raising awareness of the needs of the Maasai. In addition to Africa, Mrs. Bernard has broadened her multi-cultural understanding through travel to Europe and the Middle East. Although she has never traveled to China, Mrs. Bernard has two nieces who were adopted from China. One of her nieces, Emma, inspired her to write Journey of Hope.