Author Sam Rawlins

Author Sam Rawlins was raised in Oklahoma and Arkansas in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s.

From an early age, Sam became very patriotic, with a tremendous love of God and country. Serving in the Vietnam War in the 1960s, as a medical corpsman, profoundly changed him. Believing he had survived death for a purpose, he became a writer of faith-based, inspirational stories. Sam has said, “I think of writing as a sacred profession, one of which I’m guided by a power greater than myself.”

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Naomi’s Journey Into The Light

This book will touch you in heartfelt, life-changing ways, giving you much food for thought.

Upon returning to her home town after many years, Naomi Larson is drawn into an old building which has been converted into a hospice for those nearing the end of their lives. Becoming a chaplin’s assistant there, she soon discovers it’s a place of miracles, full of all too real visions, a guardian angel and the presence of God.

Finding and embracing the spirit of Jesus Christ in her own life, Naomi’s journey becomes a profoundly moving book, reminiscent of elements from A Christmas Carol and It’s A Wonderful Life. It’s a story of faith you will not soon forget.

SHEDDING LIGHT ON HOW TO GET OUT OF DARKNESS

“Rawlins has Naomi on a path that will change her life. He has her discovering more and more about God and His Son, Jesus Christ… This book will encourage the reader to set off on such a journey. As you read Naomi’s Journey you’ll understand more fully what the Gospel is all about… Recommended as not only an inspiring account of a young woman, but also a guide to our own need for God, that all of us, regardless of our age, background, and personal experiences, can benefit from.”

– Ken B. Godevenos
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Inspirational Story About Faith

Four Star Review From LITERARY TITAN

Through Naomi’s story, Sam Rawlins shows readers how to realize their true purpose on earth, the journey of faith, and why religion is crucial for everyone… Every chapter in the book has a crucial lesson on finding the light and becoming a true child of God… Naomi’s Journey Into The Light is an inspirational book that takes readers on a spiritual journey. This well-written book will be an excellent read for believers aiming to live fulfilling lives… Sam Rawlins is a fantastic author with gems on spirituality, believing, and being God’s servants.

– Literary Titan (Literary Titan is an organization of professional editors, writers, and professors that have a passion for the written word.)

Young Lincoln of New Salem

Young Lincoln of New Salem is a book that will get you into Lincoln’s heart and soul…

After 3 years of writing and many more years of research, my new book is finished.

It is a historical novel that explores Abraham Lincoln’s life on the rugged Illinois frontier in the primitive village of New Salem from 1831-1837, between the ages of 22 to 28.

Uncovering Abraham Lincoln’s Life

“Sam Rawlins is a writer that has great passion for his subject and for this reason, makes history come alive for the reader. Sam’s goal is to write books that will impact readers in positive, uplifting, life changing ways. His latest book, Young Lincoln of New Salem, was a three-year labor of love in the writing. Sam joins Speak Up! to further discuss this book, which is about little known events in Abraham Lincoln’s life.”

Listen to Pat Lynch’s Interview with Sam Rawlins on her Speak Up! Show on Women’s Radio.
http://www.womensradio.com/2019/07/uncovering-abraham-lincolns-life/

Not Like an Old History Book!

“Capturing a real time in someone’s life is not easy and the work that it would have taken to study Lincoln in this book is shown very early on. The author clearly takes you on a journey through some of the years of Lincoln’s life in a way that is interesting not like dusting off an old history book.”

-Cassandra’s Reviews
Rated Five Stars on Goodreads – 7/2/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2880334861

It is a wonderfully written story about Abraham Lincoln

“Sam Rawlins does a masterful job of writing the story of Abraham Lincoln as he became the man who would later run our country.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was an easy read. The story flowed very well and I liked learning about Abe Lincoln’s past and what made him the man he became. I also found it inspirational to learn about the integrity of this former President.

For anyone who enjoys history, OR is interested in Abe Lincoln–this is a MUST read! Very well done, Sam Rawlins.”

– Jane V
Serenity@50 (Blog)
Visit her Blog: https://serenityatfifty.com/

A Historical Novel Wonderfully Heavy on Fact.

“The author’s research is extensive, spanning three years focusing on 121 different sources available to him. From these, he paints for us a powerful image of what life was like for ‘Young Lincoln’ and those who knew him best… The author gives us a very intimate look into life for American settlers in the early 1830s. It wasn’t pretty…only the strong and the faithful could handle it.”

-Ken B. Godevenos
President, Accord Resolutions Services Inc.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

This book is very well written

“The author has written about a time period in Lincoln’s life that not many have (known about). Lincoln’s thought and feelings are noted, showing the author did exhaustive research and put a lot of thought into his writing. This book brings Lincoln alive to the reader as a man, not just his accomplishments achieved later in his life. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who like a true sense of who Lincoln was and how his early life influenced him throughout.”

-Michelle
Rated it five-stars on Good Reads

An easy read, I like history and fiction

“An easy read, I like history and fiction. Rawlins calls this a docudrama and I think that is a fair assessment. If you like Lincoln, this is a great book.”

-Cindy Ladage
Traveling Adventures of a Farm Girl (Blog)

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A Return to Meadow Wood

A Return to Meadow Wood is the inspiring story of a Vietnam veteran seeking healing from PTSD and closure to painful memories suffered during that horrible war…

Jack Holden, a former combat medic, is on a bus trip searching for the sister of his best friend, who was lost in Vietnam. His search takes him on a journey into love and healing.

Well, I am most certainly glad I took the chance

“First, I have to say that I don’t normally read books like this, but I was looking for something a little out of my comfort zone and this book sounded intriguing. Well, I am most certainly glad I took the chance on Sam Rawlins’s “A Return to Meadow Wood”! This was a captivating novel and very impressive for a debut (at least this is the only book by this author that I could find). There is such strong, vivid writing, and the characters are all fascinating, and flawed, and going through their own transitions, especially the main character Jack Holden. GREAT character development with him, (even when the developing situation is rather sad) and everything just felt “authentic” for lack of a better word. Dialogue, interactions, scenes, descriptions…In all honestly this is a very different type of book that I think people will be surprised how much it can touch your soul on different levels – from asking profound life questions, to facing personal demons, to meeting ‘guardian angels’ who can save your life journey…. This book is literary, but there is also plenty of action with the war stories and the huge storm that seems to be a great metaphor for Jack’s life. I really liked how it’s different from most books I’ve read that were also “spiritual”, and although it might seem religious, I believe that it will certainly appeal to a wide audience. Some proofing issues and some tough scenes, but all in all I found it to be a very good read that I’d recommend even to those who don’t normally read this sort of thing…try it, you’ll be pleasantly surprised!”

CJ

This book was surprisingly good!

“This book was surprisingly good! Once I started reading I didn’t want to stop until I’d finished the whole thing, but obviously that was impossible because this is one dense, epic tale! (even though it’s not very long) It was all I could do though not to rush it… this isn’t a ‘quick-easy beach read” by any stretch, but more like something you sink back with for a while and let it take over your soul. I enjoyed the author’s “voice” and style of writing. The various interweaving character plotlines were intelligent, well-developed and not predictable, and the element of PTSD was a new angle for me that opened my eyes and gave new appreciation to what people have been through. The characters were all genuine and interesting in their own right and well-written, and my only real complaint was at times the pacing was too slow and I found myself yearning for more conflict. But things change toward the end (with the twister) and we are swept up in the action. I still enjoyed this book more than I was expecting to, mostly due to the lush, lyrical writing style of Sam Rawlins, the clear message of spiritual faith, and the remarkable character development. I’d certainly love to read more from him soon! Recommend for older readers because of some sensitive scenes with war/violence.”

Darla

"A Return to Meadow Wood” by Sam Rawlins is an excellent novel that captured my attention from the beginning

“A Return to Meadow Wood” by Sam Rawlins is an excellent novel that captured my attention from the beginning, pulled me in, and never once let go. Each scene was riveting, imaginative, and flowed smoothly from one to the next… and even though this is a very ‘literary’ novel, there is never a “dull part” where you get bored or want to skip ahead… in fact almost the opposite with the various interweaving plot lines and going from one crazy event or character to the next. From the flashbacks to Vietnam, to the ravaging twister of ’89 to the various characters we meet, the descriptions were very strong, and I mean with Rawlins’s word choice… strong and powerful…almost mesmerizing at times, even when describing dark subjects. I felt like I was genuinely inside Jack’s head experiencing the world through his eyes, for better or worse. Such a moving message of God’s love and finding faith in His grace through the harshest of times. I would love to read more from this author in the future. He has a natural gift for creating a well-thought out story and developing deeply memorable characters with a strong, profound message of faith. Recommend.”

Sherri

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