The Healing House

About the Book

When Charles and Harriet build a beautiful little home in the middle of a cornfield, they have no idea of their house’s power to heal all those who live there. After the couple ages and eventually moves away, many people come and go from their beloved home surrounded by apple trees. One day years later when a young woman hears about the special house at the end of a rocky road, she is drawn to live there.

Renee is a sad young woman who just wants to feel peace again. After she moves into the Healing House, all those who love her begin to pray for her as the home listens to her secrets and provides her a place to rebuild her life. As Renee works in her garden, bakes apple pies for those who need a smile, and witnesses the wonderful mysteries of God, she ultimately learns that there is a season and time for every purpose under heaven.

In this tale for all ages, a young woman moves into a special house where she finds healing, gratitude, and a new beginning, thanks to the grace of God.

About the Author

Karen Bradshaw Grathoff spent more than four decades as a preschool teacher and administrator. She was a seasoned artist who was passionate about helping both children and adults find God through her stories. This book was originally written and illustrated for a friend. The Healing House is her second book.