Article from the Mormon Times

Here is the article from the Mormon Times of August 16, 2012, retyped for your convenience:

Traveling the countryside with a carnival in a tiny caravan home, Sonja lives the only life she has ever known. 

In her mind, Sonja dreamed of living in a real home with her five siblings instead of the nomadic traveling live she has in the present.

Sonja lived in a world of post-World-War II Germany, and the dreams are usually only found in one's mind and heart. 

One day, the 14-year-old Sonja meets some Mormon missionaries and something in her soul begins to whisper to her. Gaining a testimony that the missionaries' message is true, and acting on that message becomes a life challenge. 

In a grand tale of human drama and a coming-of-age experience, Sonja's story of discovering a faith she embraces and her devotion to God inspires courage in following one's own convictions no matter the cost.

The author and her five siblings were raised in a caravan, traveling the carnival circuit. She joined the LDS Church, married, and immigrated to the United States. She received a bachelor of arts degree at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, and a masters of arts degree from Brigham Young University in Provo. 

 Herbert, a Provo resident, has raised six children, taught school and English as a second language and currently is a freelance writer. Her website is germanwriter.com.

_ Becky

Robinette Wright