Review of Who Touches the Mountains, by Deborah Raney
Deborah Raney’s Who Touches the Mountains launches a new series, drawing inspiration from Psalm 104:31-34, from which she takes the phrase, The God Who. This passage speaks of praise for God’s glory seen in creation. Raney aptly selected the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, specifically the scenic area around Asheville encompassing Black Mountain, Chimney Rock, and Montreat, as the setting for her debut book in the series.
Just before the scheduled release of Who Touches the Mountains, Hurricane Helene tore a path of destruction through that region, with catastrophic flooding and loss of life. Raney wondered if allowing publication on the heels of this real-life tragedy would seem insensitive and exploitative. In the end, she decided the book honors the resolve of the area’s residents, and she is donating a portion of the book’s profits toward rebuilding the affected communities.
In Who Touches the Mountains, Raney crafts a tale of loss, grief, romance, and even mystery. The veteran author incorporates inspirational elements into the story in a natural, unobtrusive way, touching on themes of prayer, church attendance, one’s relationship with God, and forgiveness.
For those who have weathered a storm, may you find encouragement in the pages of Raney’s book, as you lift your eyes toward The God Who.
Upcoming titles in The God Who series include Who Stirs Up the Sea, Who Names the Stars, and Who Measures the Oceans.
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