‘Echoes of Mercy’ whispers of God’s love

Local author writes book to help parents of prodigals

  • Susan Hamlin displays a copy of her first book, ‘Echoes of Mercy’ which she wrote about the couple’s many years of struggle in raising their adopted son, Nate. Her husband, Newton, a retired Bible translator, served as editor on the project.
    Susan Hamlin displays a copy of her first book, ‘Echoes of Mercy’ which she wrote about the couple’s many years of struggle in raising their adopted son, Nate. Her husband, Newton, a retired Bible translator, served as editor on the project.

    At first glance it might appear as if the book “Echoes of Mercy” by first-time author Susan Hamlin of Aurora is about about a prodigal son. Indeed, the book is dedicated in part to her son Nate, his picture as a towheaded “jungle boy” in the wilds of Papua New Guinea adorns the dedication page and the first half of the book chronicles the many trials of raising him, from a turbulent childhood, to …