Rebecca Gurnsey

Loving Toby Rebecca Gurnsey

Toby tries hard to understand the world with his seven year old mind, while trapped in a thirty year old body. An accident at birth left him with limited mental capabilities, while his identical twin, Tom, seemed to excel at everything. The loving bond between the two boys grew even stronger when their parents were killed and they were sent to live with their aunt and uncle. Toby struggles to understand life when Tom gets married and he is left at home. But, when tragedy strikes, Toby goes to live with Tom and his new bride, Joann. Joann tires to be sister and mother to Toby, but can't cope with either. When Toby is accused of murder, he can't remember what actually happened. Tom's love for his twin brother won't allow him to be arrested and endure what he was sure would happen in jail, so he switches places with him and pretends to be Toby. Joann takes Toby into hiding, so no one will discover the switch. Hank, a young Christian private investigator, is challenged with discovering the truth behind the murder, and encounters road blocks at every turn. An elderly Christian attorney and his wife come to their rescue and find more trouble than they expected, while trying to prove that Toby is innocent. Tom and Joann struggle with believing in God and are pushed to the brink of total despair. (Recommended for ages 14+) Look for the sequel SAVING VERA.